Syllabus Construction Handbook

Table of Contents

Syllabus at a Glance

Philosophy Statement   

Why A Syllabus Is Important   

•  Key Components

A.    Course and Instructor Information   

B.    Course Description   

C.    Course Outcomes   

D.    Course Prerequisites, and Materials and Skills   

E.    Course Requirements and Schedule   

F.    Grading and Classroom Policies   

•  Additional Recommended Components

A.    Teaching Strategies and Beliefs about Learning   

B.    Student Behavior Expectations   

C.    Academic Honesty Policy  

D.    Other Classroom Policies   

E.    College-Wide Policies  

F.    Tips For Success   

 

•  Appendices

A.    Course And Syllabus Planning Guide  

B.    Sample Syllabi Formats

          Template #1   

          Template #2  

C.    Sample Scoring Guide   

D.    Syllabus Checklist   .