{"id":4122,"date":"2017-07-10T12:02:35","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T16:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/?page_id=4122"},"modified":"2024-06-10T14:58:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T18:58:56","slug":"course-syllabus-outline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/faculty-handbook\/section-iv-academic-pol\/course-syllabus-outline\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Syllabus Outline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"NormalWeb7\">UNIVERSITY\u00a0OF\u00a0MAINE\u00a0AT MACHIAS<\/p>\n<p class=\"NormalWeb7\">Policy &amp; Procedure Manual<\/p>\n<p class=\"NormalWeb7\">SECTION: ACADEMIC POLICIES\u00a0AND\u00a0PROCEDURES SECTION IV<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"NormalWeb7\">DATE: 06\/18<br \/>\nSUBJECT: Course Syllabus Outline<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMM Course Syllabus Outline<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since the syllabus describes the essential aspects of the teaching and learning process, it should include all the following components. Specific content and form may vary by course and instructor.<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Course Number; Title; Credits; Instructor; Term<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prerequisites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Course content summary (catalog description)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List of expected student learning outcomes (preferably stated in measurable terms)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching methodology (e.g. discussion, lecture, lab, field work, studio, seminar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning activities and assignments (e.g. readings, research paper, journal, class participation, oral presentations, quizzes, exams)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Statement on the amount of time the student should expect to spend on the course beyond the instruction time (consistent with the university definition of credit-hour &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/faculty-handbook\/section-iv-academic-pol\/credit-hour-definition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/faculty-handbook\/section-iv-academic-pol\/credit-hour-definition\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attendance policy (indicate any penalties or rewards)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Examination policy and schedule (including make-up procedure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Method of evaluation of student performance (indicate clearly how a student\u2019s grade will be determined)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheating &amp; plagiarism policy (indicate penalty for violation of policy and reference the academic integrity policy &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/faculty-handbook\/section-iv-academic-pol\/student-academic-integrity-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/machias.edu\/academics\/faculty-handbook\/section-iv-academic-pol\/student-academic-integrity-policy\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Required materials and text(s) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instructor information (Office location, Office hours, Phone numbers, e-mail). Instructors have at least one scheduled office hour for every three hours of teaching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As detailed a schedule of topics and assignments by date as is reasonably possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A statement on support for students with disabilities, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>&#8220;The University of Maine at Machias is committed to providing services to people with disabilities. If you have a disability and need accommodations please contact Zachary Benner, Accessibility Coordinator at ummdisability@maine.edu or 207-255-1228. The office is located on the second floor of Powers Hall.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During their first class, or before, students must receive a copy of the syllabus. \u00a0A copy should be posted on any course web site (e.g., Blackboard)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At or before the start of the semester a copy of the syllabus must be submitted to Academic Affairs Office in order for the syllabus to remain on file.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A copy of a faculty schedule card that includes the time and location of classes and office hours and any other pertinent information also needs to be filed with the Academic Affairs Office at the beginning of each semester.<\/span><br \/>\n06\/18<\/p>\n<h4><strong>TITLE IX<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The University of Maine at Machias is committed to making our campus a safe place for students. Because of this commitment, and our federal obligations, faculty and other employees are considered mandated reporters when it comes to experiences of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, and stalking) and discrimination based on gender, parental status, and pregnancy. Disclosures of interpersonal violence and gender discrimination must be passed along to Jacob Hanley, the University\u2019s Deputy Title IX Coordinator who can help provide support and academic remedies for students who have been impacted. More information can be found online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/machias.edu\/compliance\/title-ix-information\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/machias.edu\/compliance\/title-ix-information\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or by contacting\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:jacob.hanley@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">jacob.hanley@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or 207-255-1245. You may also contact Dorianna Pratt, Interim Title IX Coordinator at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dori.pratt@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dori.pratt@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If students want to speak with someone confidentially, the following resources are available on and off campus: Stacey Cherry with University Counseling Services (207-255-1343); Beth Russet with University Health Services (207-255-1275); 24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-871-7741); 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-315-5579); Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations (1-877-853-2613).&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNIVERSITY\u00a0OF\u00a0MAINE\u00a0AT MACHIAS Policy &amp; Procedure Manual SECTION: ACADEMIC POLICIES\u00a0AND\u00a0PROCEDURES SECTION IV DATE: 06\/18 SUBJECT: Course Syllabus Outline UMM Course Syllabus Outline Since the syllabus describes the essential aspects of the teaching and learning process, it should include all the following components. 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