Syllabus

This syllabus page is based on the NC State Syllabus Template.

If you prefer to keep your syllabus in a Google Doc format, you can insert the link and delete the rest of the content on this page.

Table of Contents

Instructor Information

Albert Einstein standing in front of chalkboard

[Your Name]

Email:

Office phone:

Mobile phone:

Office location:

Preferred Method of Communication 

Let your students know what your preferred method of communication is.

Response Time

Provide students expected response time for email and phone inquiries.

Virtual Office Hours

Provide times and dates that you are available for virtual office hours and instructions for connecting to these sessions. If you are available by appointment only, indicate that here.

Course Information

Course Website: https://wolfware.ncsu.edu/courses/my-wolfware/

Course Credit Hours: [#]

Meeting Time and Tool Used

if applicable for synchronous components and/or lab hours

Prerequisites/Corequisites 

List of prerequisites/corequisites here. If none, state “none” 

General Education Program (GEP) Information

Indicate whether the course fulfills a GEP. If none, state “none”

GEP Category Fulfilled

Include the GEP category or categories, such as Natural Sciences or Humanities. If none, state “none”

GEP Corequisites

Include whether the course satisfies a GEP corequisite(s). If none, state “none”

Course Overview

Provide a brief overview of the course here. At a minimum, include course catalog description.

Structure

Describe your course delivery strategy. How is the course structured? What does a typical course week look like? Is there a synchronous component? This would be a good opportunity to discuss the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning.

[Example: 

  • This online course delivers all learning materials, activities, and assignments, through Moodle, a secure and easy-to-use online learning platform.  
  • The course is completely asynchronous, which means that students have no real-time class meeting requirements.  
  • Learning activities include reading assignments, quizzes, videos, narrated PowerPoint presentations, discussion forums, and individual and group projects.  
  • This course consists of 14 modules. Most modules last one week while a few may require two weeks to cover all topics. Each module begins on Sunday and ends the following Sunday. Assignments are due by midnight on Sunday.]

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are also commonly referred to as goals, objectives, or competencies. NC State’s Policies, Regulations, and Rules refers to them as “outcomes”. For consistency, we recommend using the same term throughout your syllabus and course. 

Student learning outcomes in different sections of the same course should not differ significantly. Include the learning outcomes related to General Education Program (GEP) objectives, if applicable. GEP objectives can be found at GEP Category Requirements. Provide three to five measurable course-level learning outcomes using observable and measurable verbs.

[Example: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss travel plans and preferences in Spanish, both in writing and in conversation, with sufficient accuracy to be understood by a native speaker who is accustomed to dealing with foreigners.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate counseling values and attitudes in counseling situations. 
  3. Apply accepted principles and codes to resolve ethical dilemmas that arise in the client/counselor relationship.
  4. Identify the reagent in a chemical reaction when given the starting material and the ending material. 
  5. Describe how horticulture impacts their lives. 
  6. Display insect specimens using appropriate mounting and labeling techniques.]

Course Materials

Required Textbook and/or Software

List all required textbook(s) and other instructional material and the cost of each. Be sure to include citations and  statements for how each material is to be used for learning activities. For each required textbook, include the author, title, and date or edition.

Optional Materials

If you have supplemental or suggested material, let students know where to access these with costs associated with them, if any.

Technology Requirements

Hardware 

NC State’s Online and Distance Education provides technology requirements and recommendations for computer hardware. 

Software

List all technologies that students will need to fully participate in your course. Include a statement of its purpose. Provide information on how to obtain or access software. Also, include a link to the accessibility statement and privacy policy.

[Example:

Minimum Computer and Digital Literacy Skills

List all skills that students will need to fully participate in your course. 

[Example:

  • Obtain regular access to a reliable internet connection 
  • Proficient typing and word processing skills (MS Word, text editors, Google Docs)
  • Ability to use online communication tools, such as email (create, send, receive, reply, print, send/receive attachments), discussion boards (read, search, post, reply, follow threads), chats, and messengers.
  • Download and upload attachments
  • Knowledge of copy/paste and use of spell check
  • Use computer networks to locate and store files or data
  • Internet skills and ability to perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Visit Distance Learning Services at NC State Libraries for more information.
  • Properly cite information sources using MLA format]

Netiquette

Compose your own netiquette guidelines for your course or use the example provided. 

[Example: Netiquette is the term used to describe the special set of rules for online communication.

Students should be aware that their behavior impacts other people, even online. I hope that we will all strive to develop a positive and supportive environment and will be courteous to fellow students and your instructor. Due to the nature of the online environment, there are some things to remember when taking an online course and engaging with others. ]

Tips for Success

  • Do: Follow the same standards of behavior that you subscribe to offline.  Keep in mind that all online communication is documented and therefore permanent.
  • Don’t: Flame others in discussion forums.  Flaming is the act of responding in a highly critical, sarcastic, or ridiculing manner – especially if done on a personal level.  Remember that these discussions are meant for constructive exchanges and learning!
  • Do: Ensure you are responding to forums by the due date, in order to leave time for peers to comment on your response.
  • Don’t: Go for long periods of time without communicating to your instructors or classmates. It is important to stay a part of the online community!
  • Do:  Remember to read over your posts before selecting “Submit.”
  • Don’t: Use slang, poor grammar, and other informal language in discussion forums or email messages to instructors or classmates.]

Grading

Grading Policy

List grade values (% or points) for all assessment components with specific expectations for each. Also, include criteria for how grades will be determined. If using rubrics, note that in the description.

[Example:

  • 20 % – Discussion Forum: One (1) original post and two (2) response posts per weekly discussion are required for earning full credit. 
  • 30 %  – Assignments: Individual short projects that go along with the weekly modules.  
  • 20 % – Quizzes: There will be seven quizzes throughout the course and students will have two opportunities to take each quiz. Only quizzes with the highest grade will count towards the overall grade.
  • 30 % Portfolio: Major project. Each student will design an online portfolio that will include various sections such as: About Me, Resume, LinkedIn, and Courses Taken.]

Grading Scale

This course uses this grading scale: 

LowLetterHigh
97 ≤A+≤ 100
93 ≤A < 97
90 ≤A- < 93
87 ≤B+ < 90
83 ≤B < 87
80 ≤B- < 83
77 ≤C+ < 80
73 ≤C < 77
70 ≤C- < 73
67 ≤D+ < 70
63 ≤D < 67
60 ≤D- < 63
0 ≤F < 60

Course Schedule

Provide the course schedule below. Also, it is a good idea to include it in an easy-to-access section of your course.

[Example

WeekDate RangeTopicReadingsActivities [Assignments, quizzes, tests, etc.]Due Date
Week 1Jan 7-14Course IntroMoodle IntroCourse Orientation QuizJan 14
Week 2Jan 14-21Needs AssessmentCh. 1 TextbookSummary AssignmentJan 21
Week 3Jan 21-28Course DesignCh. 2 TextbookGroup Project Phase IMarch 1

Please note: course schedule is subject to change.]

Course Policies

Late Assignments

Indicate your policy on late assignments, including the impact of late assignments on the grading of the assignment and the course

[Examples: 

  • Late assignments will be accepted with 5 points taken off for every day submitted late. Assignments submitted later than two weeks passed the original due date will NOT be accepted.
  • Late assignments will be accepted with a letter grade taken off for every day submitted late. Assignments submitted later than two weeks passed the original due date will NOT be accepted.]

Incomplete Grades

This section should include your policies on incomplete grades, including the impact of an unfinished incomplete on the course grade.

Attendance and Participation

This section should include the instructor’s OWN policies on attendance, absences (excused and unexcused), and scheduling makeup work in an online course. It is also recommended to include a link to NC State’s Attendance Policy: https://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03-attendance-regulations/ and the Withdrawl Process: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-classes/withdrawal/process/

University Policies

Academic Integrity and Honesty

Students are required to comply with the university policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student Conduct. Therefore, students are required to uphold the university pledge of honor and exercise honesty in completing any assignment. 

Please refer to the Academic Integrity web page for a detailed explanation of the University’s policies on academic integrity and some of the common understandings related to those policies.

One of the following statements is REQUIRED:

For use in courses with online exchanges among students and the instructor, but NOT persons outside the course:

Students may be required to disclose personally identifiable information to other students in the course, via electronic tools like email or web-postings, where relevant to the course. Examples include online discussions of class topics and posting of student coursework. All students are expected to respect the privacy of each other by not sharing or using such information outside the course.

For use in courses where student information may be accessible to persons beyond the instructor and students in the course:

This course may involve electronic sharing or posting of personally identifiable student work or other information with persons not taking or administering the course. Students will be asked to sign a consent form allowing disclosure of their personally identifiable work. No student is required to sign the consent form as a condition of taking the course. If a student does not want to sign the consent form, he or she has the right to ask the instructor for an alternative, private means of completing the coursework.

Students are responsible for reviewing the NC State University PRR’s which pertains to their course rights and responsibilities:

Students with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with the Disability Resource Office at Holmes Hall, Suite 304,Campus Box 7509, 919-515-7653 . For more information on NC State’s policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.01) 

Trans-Inclusive Statement

In an effort to affirm and respect the identities of transgender students in the classroom and beyond, please contact me if you wish to be referred to using a name and/or pronouns other than what is listed in the student directory.

Basic Needs Security

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing or has other severe adverse experiences and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. Alternatively, you can contact the Division of Academic and Student Affairs to learn more about the Pack Essentials program https://dasa.ncsu.edu/pack-essentials/

Course Evaluations

ClassEval is the end-of-semester survey for students to evaluate instruction of all university classes. The current survey is administered online and includes 12 closed-ended questions and 3 open-ended questions. Deans, department heads, and instructors may add a limited number of their own questions to these 15 common-core questions.

Each semester students’ responses are compiled into a ClassEval report for every instructor and class. Instructors use the evaluations to improve instruction and include them in their promotion and tenure dossiers, while department heads use them in annual reviews. The reports are included in instructors’ personnel files and are considered confidential.

Online class evaluations will be available for students to complete during the last two weeks of the semester for full semester courses and the last week of shorter sessions. Students will receive an email directing them to a website to complete class evaluations. These become unavailable at 8am on the first day of finals.

Syllabus Modification Statement

[Example:

Our syllabus represents a flexible agreement. It outlines the topics we will cover and the order we will cover them in. Dates for assignments represent the earliest possible time they would be due. The pace of the class depends on student mastery and interests. Thus minor changes in the syllabus can occur if we need to slow down or speed up the pace of instruction.]

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