Syllabus Template

All SCS syllabi should contain the following information:

Department and Course Number: e.g. ACCOUNT 204-CN

Section Number: e.g. Sec. 12

Academic Term: e.g. Spring 2006

Instructor Name: e.g. Frank Rodjius

Contact Information: Might include home phone, office phone, email address, cell phone. Can also designate preferred means of contact, as well as available hours.

Course Description: This information should expand the course description listed in the catalog.

Texts: List texts and/or course materials. Tell where they are available for purchase.

Student Goals: Give a brief explanation of what the goals for learning are. Should be focused on what student will learn or master as a result of taking this course.

Learning Objectives: List a series of specific objectives for course. Again, the focus should be on what the student will learn to do. The objectives should guide assessment practices; in other words, the assessments should show whether students have fulfilled the objectives. There should be a clear connection between the specific objectives and the broad goals stated above.

Teaching Methods: Explain the ways in which the course content will be delivered. Ideally, a combination of methods should be used, especially those which promote participation and student demonstrations of learning.

Evaluation: Briefly explain your approach to grading and assessment. If non-objective measures are included, explain how those will be assessed. You may wish to list assessment components here, with a brief explanation of each one. Also list a breakdown of grading by showing percentages of each component to be factored into grading. Please remind students of SCS's policy on granting incompletes.

Attendance: If attendance and/or tardiness are a factor, i.e., impacts performance or grade, add appropriate statement in the syllabus.

Course Calendar: Give a complete listing of classes meetings with assignments that are due by specific dates. Be sure to list test dates, deadlines for oral and written assignments, course readings, and any special events. Be sure to add a statement saying that changes may occur to the syllabus at the instructor's discretion.

Students with Disabilities: (Please include this paragraph)
In compliance with Northwestern University policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that you may require as a student with a disability. Request for academic accommodations need to be made during the first week of the quarter, except for unusual circumstances, so arrangements can be made. Students are encouraged to register with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)for disability verification and for determination of reasonable academic accommodations. For more information, visit: http://www.northwestern.edu/disability/

Academic Integrity at Northwestern: (Please include this paragraph)
Students are expected to comply with University regulations regarding academic integrity. If you are in doubt about what constitutes academic dishonesty, speak with me before the assignment is due and/or examine the University web site. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating on an exam (e.g., copying others' answers, providing information to others, using a crib sheet) or plagiarism of a paper (e.g., taking material from readings without citation, copying another student's paper). Failure to maintain academic integrity on an assignment will result in a loss of credit for that assignment-at a minimum. Other penalties may also apply. For more information, visit: http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/issues/academic_integrity.cfm

Additional Information: Some students may be sensitive to some subjects, e.g., racial or sexual in nature. If applicable, make students aware of this possibility within the syllabus.