Basic Information
Course Goals and Objectives
Instructional Activities and Materials
Assessment of Learning
Course Policies
100
List of "things" that should be under Course information
What is course title, number, section, term, meeting times and location
100
This section describes what the students will be able to do or know upon completion of the course.
What is learning objectives
100
Refers to the general principles, pedagogy and management strategies used for classroom instruction
What is "methods of instruction"
100
These are the most effective at getting students to prepare for the class readings
What is Quizzes and short writing assignments
100
The UTRGV disability accommodation, mandatory course evaluation statement, and sexual harassment are part of the _______
What is UTRGV Policy Statements
200
List of "things" that should be under Instructor information
What is Instructor's name, office location, office hours, office telephone, e-mail and response time
200
This learning is measurable.
What is learning outcomes
200
On any given day, only 20 to 30 percent of students arrive at class having done this.
What is "class readings"
200
Technology has forced professors to be extremely specific on...?
What is Due dates ( avoid problems by specifying 11:59 p.m. of listed date) Due date: August 22 at 11:59 p.m. (rather than midnight)
200
Which are the three policy statements required on the syllabus?
What is disability accommodations, mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual harassment statement
300
A virtual learning environment and course management system
What is Blackboard
300
The place to consult outcomes for programs if program accreditation recommends it.
What is department
300
campus bookstore, online library, library reserve, online
What is "where to find textbooks and other materials
300
What do you do when students find a loophole in the syllabus?
What is "honor it and make sure it is eliminated for next time"
300
Is attendance recommended or required on the syllabus?
What is "Recommended" (but may be modified by the instructor as long as it is not inconsistent with UTRGV policy)
400
List of required literary works relevant to the study of a subject and/or any means of any kind to obtain what is desired for learning in the course.
What is textbook and/or resource material
400
The following learning objectives state whether your course satisfies a core curriculum requirement and which core outcomes are addressed.
What is learning objectives for core curriculum requirements
400
Lab supplies, scantrons, blue book etc.
What is "required purchases for the semester"
400
Section in the syllabus where graded assignments, major assignments, and how late work will be treated is stated.
What is Grading Policies
400
Where do you report any scholastic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, taking an examination for another person etc.
What is Dean of Students
500
Ensure that the description is aligned with the catalog description for the course, which you can find in Assist.
What is Course description and Prerequisites
500
Outcomes set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
What is Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical and Quantitative Skills, Teamwork, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility
500
List that provides information for students regarding important dates, assignments or activities
What is Calendar of Activities
500
UTRGV'S grading policy is to use straight _____grades
What is letter grades (A,B,C,D, or F)
500
What is the name of the rule that refers to the additional fees charged to students who take the class for the third time?
What is "The 3-peat rule"