As the
official learning plan for the course, the syllabus must
provide comprehensive information about learning outcomes,
learning activities, course operations, assessment
requirements, and support services. The following
minimum components must be included in every course
syllabus:
1. Course
Identification and Introduction
Course title
Prefix and number
Credit hours
Course description
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
Course purpose
2. Instructor
Contact and Communication Information
Instructor name
Office location
Office hours (required of
full-time faculty)
E-mail address
Classroom location
Web site address (if applicable)
3. Course
Outline Specifications
Learning outcomes (directly
from approved course outline)
Course content (directly from
approved course outline)
4. Assessment Measures (must correlate
to the learning outcomes)
5. Grading
Criteria
Specify all graded learning
assessments
Indicate grading criteria for
each learning assessment
Specify overall criteria for
assigning a course grade
Grading Options
A-F
S/U
6. Textbook,
Software, Supplies, Equipment and Tools
Required textbooks or
software packages student must purchase
Supplies, Equipment,
Tools the student must purchase
7. Instructor
Procedures and Institution Policies
Attendance
Students
are expected to attend and participate in all
class meetings, laboratories, and field trips. A
student who expects to be absent due to another
school-sponsored activity or compelling personal
reason must make prior arrangements with the
instructor. All course work must be made up as
directed by the instructor. A student who does
not adhere to instructor and College attendance
requirements may be dropped from the course as
defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.
Course withdrawal
After the drop/add period
closes, students may withdraw until the deadline
for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals
result in a "W" on the permanent
transcript.
For semester-length classes 14
weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal
deadline is November 1 in the Fall semester,
April 1 in the Spring semester.
For classes of 4 days to 14
weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted
until the class is 50 percent completed.
For classes of 1-3 days in
length, withdrawals are permitted until the
class is 50 percent completed.
A
"Y" is noted on the permanent
transcript for an administrative withdrawal. More
information can be obtained from the Admissions
& Registration Office
Academic integrity
Honesty
in academic work is a central element of the
learning environment. The presentation of another
individual’s work as one’s own or the
act of seeking unfair academic advantage through
cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are
violations of the College’s “Student
Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism,
cheating, and violation of copyright and
penalties for violation are available in the
Yavapai College General Catalog.
Student code of conduct
Respect
for the rights of others and for the College and
its property are fundamental expectations for
every student. The “Student Code of
Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations,
and explains the process for responding to
allegations of student misconduct.
Disability support services
Yavapai
College is committed to providing educational
support services to students with documented
disabilities. Academic support services or
accommodations for mobility impaired students
must be arranged through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott
Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde Valley Campus: 928.634.6563).
Cell phone and pager
Yavapai
College is committed to providing a quality
learning environment. All cell phones and
pagers must be placed in a non-audible mode while
in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the
learning center, and testing areas. Cell
phones and pagers must be used outside these
facilities.
8. Student
Support Services (as applicable)
Library services
Learning resource
center
Tutoring
Open laboratory
hours
Online resources and
services
9. Course
Calendar or General Plan of Class Meetings
Dates of class meetings
Dates of learning
activities
Due dates for
learning assessments
Assignments to
complete prior to class meetings
Topics, content
areas, or learning outcomes
10.
Presentation
Positive, constructive and
professional tone
Easy to read
Thoughtful
organization
Visually appealing