Course Syllabus
About [COURSE TITLE]
Course Code & Course Registration Number: [COURSE CODE (e.g. MTH 101) AND CRN (e.g. 201930028)]
Location: [PHYSICAL LOCATION/ONLINE]
Day(s) & Time: [DAYS AND TIME, IF APPLICABLE]
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor: [INSTRUCTOR NAME]
Location: [PHYSICAL OR ONLINE LOCATION]
Office Hours: [OFFICE HOURS]
Preferred Contact Method: [PHONE NUMBER / EMAIL ADDRESS / PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD]
Course Description
[INSTRUCTIONS: A brief statement describing what the course is about if/how it connects to other courses]
Course Goals (student learning outcomes)
[INSTRUCTIONS: List course learning outcomes. See WOU Courses with course goals]
Required Materials
Readings
[INSTRUCTIONS: Delete if not needed, or list any required books; link if online.]
Materials
[INSTRUCTIONS: Delete if not needed, or list any required materials (lab equipment, art supplies, etc); ]
Technology
[INSTRUCTIONS: Delete if not needed, or list required technology (calculators, software, internet access, etc.) link if online - erase section if there are no readings ]
Course Schedule
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain the workflow of a typical week or give other instructions specific to navigating your course content. You can use the table provided below or delete it in favor of a different format.]
| Content | Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1: [TOPIC] | [INSTRUCTIONS: list required readings, videos, and other learning material] | [INSTRUCTIONS: list any assignments, discussions, quizzes, etc with due dates] |
| Week 2: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 3: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 4: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 5: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 6: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 7: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 8: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 9: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 10: [TOPIC] | ||
| Week 11: [TOPIC] |
Course Expectations
What you can expect from me
[INSTRUCTIONS: Can include statements about communication, safe/respectful learning environment, etc.]
What I expect from you
[INSTRUCTIONS: Can include statements about communication, safe/respectful learning environment, etc.]
Difficult Subject Matter Statement
[INSTRUCTIONS: Delete if not needed, or include a statement about potentially triggering materials or topics in your course, why they are relevant/important and how you expect students to communicate about them.]
Policies
[INSTRUCTIONS: Please see this document for recommendations and suggested language.]
Accommodations
Western Oregon University values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to fostering full participation for all students. Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty, and Disability Access Services. Please notify your instructor if there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in disability-related barriers to your participation. If you would like to apply for disability-related accommodations, please contact Disability Access Services at: 503-838-8250, Student Success Center (SSC), Room 105, das@wou.edu
Assessment and Grading
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain the course grading scheme, process for challenging grades, grading rubrics, etc. ]
Presence and Participation
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain course attendance and participations policy and expectations.]
Deadlines and Late Submissions
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain course late work policy, possible exceptions and procedures.]
Extended Absences
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain course policy and procedure and options for students who need to unexpectedly take an extended absence; withdrawal, incomplete, etc.]
Exams
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain how and when exams are given, course policy for re-takes, etc.]
Incomplete Policy
[INSTRUCTIONS: Explain the process for requesting incomplete and the circumstances in which they will be granted.]