In answer to the CWCC charge 8, as requested by the administration to “create a template for an institutional syllabus format”, the “Syllabus Template Subcommittee” submits the following template and “checklist.”

NCC Syllabus Template

Course Information/ Semester

Instructor /Contact Information

Course Description

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Instructional Method

Textbooks and Materials

Student Responsibilities/Course Policies

Course Resources

Assessments and Grading Methods

Americans with Disabilities Statement & Non-Discrimination Statement

“If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may have an impact on your ability to carry out the assigned coursework, I urge you to contact the staff at the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD), Building U, (516)572-7241, TTY (516)572-7617. The counselors at CSD will review your concerns and determine to what reasonable accommodations you are entitled as covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All information and documentation pertaining to personal disabilities will be kept confidential.”

Course Schedule and Important Dates

Nassau Community College

Syllabus Checklist

The syllabus is the roadmap to your course providing students with the necessary information to guide them through the semester. Refer to the following information as you complete the syllabus template to help you design a syllabus to match your teaching needs:

Course Information

  • Title
  • Credit Hours
  • Number
  • Section
  • Semester/Term
  • Meeting time
  • Location

Instructor/Contact Information

  • Name
  • Office location
  • Office hours
  • Office telephone and fax numbers
  • Email address
  • Blackboard link
  • Website
  • Other

Course Description

  • Include the catalog course description and any course prerequisites. You may include information on how the students will benefit from the course, the specific content that will be covered, and how the course fits into the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  • Describe the major concepts, skills, attitudes, knowledge students are to achieve by the end of the semester. The goals and objectives should identify what students should be able to do after successfully completing this course.

Instructional Methods

  • List your instructional methods here

Example:This course is taught using a variety of instructional methods including lecture, class discussion, small group work, project creation, electronic discussion, and group presentations.

Textbook and Materials

  • Required textbook and readings
  • Course packs
  • Electronic references
  • Suggested readings
  • Other

Be sure to note how students are to acquire materials not found in the college and local bookstore.

Student Responsibilities /Course Policies

  • Participation
  • Homework
  • Online discussions
  • Projects
  • Group work (include information on effective group procedures)
  • Exams/quizzes
  • Attendance/lateness policy
  • Missed exams/ quizzes policy
  • Extra credit
  • Plagiarism statement
  • Copyright statement

Course Resources

  • Web sites
  • Library services
  • Labs and learning centers
  • Study groups
  • Extra help options

Assessments and Grading Methods

  • Provide a clear explanation of evaluation, including a clear statement on the assessment process and measurements. Be explicit! Include format, number, weight for quizzes and exam, descriptions of papers and projects as well as how they will be assessed and the overall grading scale and standards.

Americans with Disabilities Statement & Non-Discrimination Statement (NCC Required)

  • "If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that mayhave an impact on your ability to carry out the assigned coursework, I urge you tocontact the staff at the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD), Building U,(516)572-7241, TTY (516)572-7617. The counselors at CSD will review your concerns and determine to what reasonable accommodations you are entitled as covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All information and documentation pertaining to personal disabilities will be kept confidential.”

Course Schedule and Important Dates

  • Provide a detailed list of meeting dates, topics, assignments, and due dates for all exams, scheduled quizzes, papers, projects, assignments, labs, etc. Use a grid format to help students easily read and understand the information.

Date / Topic / Activity/Assignment(s) / Due Date(s)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

Resources:

and various departmental templates

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