Board of Undergraduate Studies - University of Guelph Senate
FORM E: COURSE ADDITION INFORMATION AND TEMPLATE (Part I)
2015-2016 Undergraduate Calendar SUBMISSION TIMELINES & DEADLINES:
http://www.vpacademic.uoguelph.ca/avpa/curriculum/approval/
The Course Addition Information and Template is comprised of two parts. Part I is the information requested below and Part II is the calendar and colleague template. Both must be completed in full in order for the course proposal to be reviewed by the Calendar Review Committee before recommendation for approval to the Board of Undergraduate Studies and Senate. For definition of the terms used on page 2, see the Glossary in the Undergraduate Calendar.
FULL COURSE TITLE and CODE: ______
1. Provide the calendar description of the course.
2. Provide the detailed learning outcomes of the course. Indicate how these a) align with program level learning outcomes and/or b) which of the University's Learning Outcomes are met by the course?
See Chapter XIII of the undergraduate calendar and the Learning Outcomes website for more information on learning outcomes:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c13/index.shtml http://www.uoguelph.ca/vpacademic/avpa/outcomes/
3. Method(s) of evaluation/assessment (including breakdown) and how the outcomes listed in question two will be assessed. Use a table or chart if necessary.
4. A summary of material to be covered indicating emphasis and anticipated depth of study.
5. Method(s) of presentation (lecture, seminar, hybrid, case study, lab, etc.).
i. Reason for course offering and intended audience including:
i) degree program(s) to be served by the course and role in the curriculum;
ii) expected enrolments;
iii) status of course (e.g. core, restricted elective, elective).
6. List of resource needs (e.g. teaching support, lab and/or computer facilities, field trips, etc.) and identify funding sources for mounting and maintaining the course.
7. Is this a replacement course? If YES, specify the course to be deleted and include Form C: Course Deletion Template with submission.
8. A course outline is required for all new courses; please forward with the completed templates.
9. Does this course involve research projects of a significant nature? If YES, please consult with the Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum re: additional information which may be required for submission to BUGS. Please review the following guidelines: http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/sec_d0e8177.shtml
10. Evidence of consultation with other departments, program committees or units may be required. This is particularly important when the proposed course is a replacement for a deleted course included in the schedule of studies or restricted elective list of other degree programs, or when considering prerequisites, restrictions, DE offerings, etc.
Forward all correspondence electronically to the Program Committee Secretary who will then forward to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum Parts I and II of the proposal with consultation if the course is approved by the Program Committee.
11. If the intended first offering is earlier than Summer 2015, a request for a trial offering is required. The request should be submitted via email to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum by the Chair/Director/Associate Dean of the Department/School/College offering the course. Please note, requests are not normally approved (or scheduled) until the new course has received BUGS approval.
12. Proposing to offer a course in distance education format? Provide evidence of approval from the Associate Director, Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support to mount the proposed course in DE format.
13. A completed library assessment is required for all new courses proposed for approval. Courses will not proceed to Senate without a completed assessment. To request an assessment contact Scott Gillies, Head, Information Resources Unit (). Requests should be submitted well in advance of deadlines as assessments normally take a minimum of three weeks.
Questions? Contact the Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum, <http://www.vpacademic.uoguelph.ca/avpa/curriculum/contact/> or your Program Committee Chair or Secretary.