Components of a Course Syllabus

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona

  1. Course Objectives
    1. Related to course description
    2. State intended outcomes
    3. Lead to class topics
    4. Measured by assignments
  2. Class Topics
    1. Divide course into logical units
    2. Flow from the objectives
    3. Follow a logical sequence which is built upon prerequisite skills, flows logically and where the assignments fit the calendar in an appropriate manner
  3. Texts
    1. Will the text be required or optional
    2. Availability
      1. purchased
      2. library reserve
      3. class handout materials
  4. Assignments
    1. Readings
    2. Written work
    3. Examinations
  5. Grading Policy
    1. Determine grade components
    2. Determine grade weightings
    3. Identify evaluation criteria
    4. Describe late policy
    5. Share the academic misconduct policy
    6. Be clear about attendance, participation, and incompletes
  6. Bibliography
    1. It represents the current research and writings
    2. It is accessible and available

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This website was last updated on Thursday, August 16, 2001 10:43 AM.  This is version 1.1.  If you have any questions about this site, please email ddavies@ag.arizona.edu.  If you have any questions about the course, please email Dr. James Knight at jknight@ag.arizona.edu.