Planning the Course Syllabus

Expectations for Success

Examples of What to Include in This Portion of the Syllabus

How can students learn most successfully in your course? In your syllabus, you can express your confidence that all students are capable of doing well, and you can suggest strategies for success.

For example, what strategies for learning are particularly important for this material? What resources – such as study centers, web tutorials, or writing centers – are available to help students succeed in your course?

Syllabus Excerpts From UW Courses

Syllabus Home Course Description Course Content Learning Objectives Characteristics of Class Meetings Logistics Topics and Assignments Schedule of Topics and Readings Assignments, Projects, and Exams Policies and Values Inclusiveness integrity Responsibility Expectations for Success --- Full Syllabus Examples Additional Resources CIDR Bulletin 9(3) Site Credits		Planning the Course Syllabus
		Expectations for Success Examples of What to Include in This Portion of the Syllabus How can students learn most successfully in your course? In your syllabus, you can express your confidence that all students are capable of doing well, and you can suggest strategies for success. For example, what strategies for learning are particularly important for this material? What resources – such as study centers, web tutorials, or writing centers – are available to help students succeed in your course? Syllabus Excerpts From UW Courses
		ATMOS SCI 411 / 503 - Cecilia Bitz, Atmospheric Sciences Strategies for Success: Read the textbook and derive the equations on your own as you read. The lecture notes will be available in advance of class. Use them as a supplement to the text. They indicate the topics the instructor believes are most challenging and important. Attend lectures ... (more)

		CSE 468 - Seth Bridges & Chris Diorio, Computer Science & Engineering We will try to ensure a reasonable workload for the course. If we do not succeed, please let us know. Please be forewarned, however, that designing an IC takes time. A lot of time ... (more)

		Stephanie Camp, History What is a seminar and how is it different from a lecture class? If you are like many other UW students, most of your classes have been large lecture classes. We in the History department believe that upper-level students are capable of and deserve the chance to take seminars -- small, focused classes that look closely at a topic ... (more)

		PHYS 216 - Anastasia Chopelas, Earth & Space Sciences Recommended preparation for success in the course: Have an open mind. Read the reading assignments before class. Have questions ready. Please let me know if I am moving too fast (or too slow). I try to strike a balance; your feedback is important ... (more)

		COM 495 - Giorgia Aiello, Communication Because this class revolves around the development of original research work in the field of visual communication, from the very beginning students should focus on building up specific theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills and methodological competencies. In addition to spending approximately four hours a week in class, students should spend their time focusing on activities such as ... (more)
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