Syllabus

The course syllabus is an important first step in planning your course. It is helps students to be successful because they have a clear idea of the requirements and expectations for the course. Components include:

Course information (section number, time, days, room number)
Course credit (associate degree, transfer, general education, elective)
Contact information for instructor (phone, email)
Course materials (textbook, e-text)
Assignments
Grading System
Academic accommodations for disabled students
Student learning objectives
Expectations for classroom behavior
Course calendar (assignments and due dates)
How to log in your course management system (such as Blackboard)
Required computer skills and equipment (for online or blended courses)
How to be successful in an online course or blended course
Technical support information

On the first day of class, give your students a copy of the syllabus and give them 5-7 minutes to read it. Then verbally quiz students on the contents.

Sample Syllabus for a traditional face to face class using College and Career Success
Sample Syllabus for a traditional face to face class using CollegeScope
Sample Syllabus for a blended or hybrid class using CollegeScope
Sample Syllabus for an online course using CollegeScope
Student Learning Outcomes