Example Course Syllabus

Syllabus for MA ______, Fall 2006

This syllabus is very long because it follows NCSU's regulations regarding the contents, see http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.7.php

A.  Instructor:

Office Hours:
E-mail address:
Office: HA 251
Phone Number: 919.515.7817
Class meeting times:

B. Course Pre-requisites

C. GER Designation

This course does not satisfy the Math GER.

D. Learning Outcomes

Goal: Available from the Course Action Form. Contact the Undergraduate Secretary for a copy)

Learning outcomes: (available for some courses on their Course Action Form)

E. Textbook Information

  1. Title
  2. Copyright year
  3. Cost

F. Organization and Scope

Topics and Times

Labs

G. Projected Schedule of Reading Assignments

H. Projected Schedule of Homework, Quizzes, and Exams

I. How Grades are Determined

Weight Category of Assignment
10 % Quizzes
25 % Homework
30%  Projects
10 %  Test 1
10 %  Test 2
15 %  Final Examination

 

Range Grade
97.6 <= X <= 100    A+ 
92.3 <= X < 97.6    A 
90.0  <= X < 92.3    A- 
87.6 <= X < 90.0    B+ 
82.3 <= X < 87.6    B 
80.0 <= X < 82.3    B- 
77.6 <= X < 80.0    C+ 
72.3 <= X < 77.6    C 
70.0 <= X < 72.3    C- 
67.6 <= X < 70.0    D+ 
62.3 <= X < 67.6    D 
60.0 <= X < 62.3    D- 
X < 60    F 

J. Policy on Incomplete Grades and Late Assignments

K. Policy on Attendance, Excused Absences, Missed Work

NCSU policy, including what constitutes an 'Excused Absence,' is at this link .

L. Academic Integrity Statement

Students are required to follow NCSU policy available at www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm .  "Academic dishonesty is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material by a student that unethically or fraudulently aids oneself or another on any work which is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the completion of academic requirements or the enhancement of that student's record or academic career." (NCSU Code of Student Conduct)

The Student Affairs web site has more information ( http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/osc/AIpage/acaintegrity.html ).

Utilization implication of the Honor Pledge

"I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment."

Expectations concerning honesty in the completion of test and assignments.

This has been outlined above

M. 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 Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 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 .

N. Laboratory Safety

The labs in this course utilize computers, so no special safety training or equipment is needed.

O. Pass-through charges

There are no charges or fees beyond the purchase of your textbook.

P. Transportation

There are no field trips for this course.

Further Information:

NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/   (link)