CHAPTER 3: EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
POLICY 3G.1 Class Syllabus
Part 1: Purpose
The course syllabus is prepared to provide students with
information on the course content, course requirements,
and course expectations.
Part 2: Definitions
Subpart A. Course Outline. The course outline is the
document approved by the college Academic Affairs and
Standards Council and shall include the course title,
course description, prerequisites,
total
credits, lecture/lab breakdown,
and student learning outcomes.
Subpart B. Course Syllabus. The course syllabus is a
document that contains the elements of the corresponding
course outline, standards for evaluation of student learning,
and additional information which reflects the creative
work of the faculty member.
Part 3: Dissemination to Students
Within
a
maximum of one week from the first class meeting, the
faculty member shall make available a course syllabus to
each student enrolled in the course. When courses are offered
in a condensed format, the time frame
for distribution
of
the
syllabus
shall be
adjusted
accordingly.
Part 4: Dissemination to College Administration
The faculty member shall, upon request, provide a copy
of the current course syllabus to the college
administration according to institutional procedures.
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History:
4/83 |
Adopted policy |
11/04 |
Deleted language referring to universities; changed
"provided" to "make available" |
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