[The description should be from the course catalog. Your department should approve the description for courses that are special topics.]

[List 3-5 course outcomes. Phrase outcomes with active verbs describing what students will know, do, and practice by the end of the semester. Ensure these learning outcomes map to course assessments so  you can more accurately measure student success.]

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• [Add outcome]
• [Add outcome]
• [Add outcome]

Materials required for this course are:

• [List textbook, assigned readings, and required technologies, if any]
• [List textbook, assigned readings, and required technologies, if any]
• [List textbook, assigned readings, and required technologies, if any]

Ensure you have these ahead of time as they are necessary to complete assignments and activities.

Readings

[Explain reading expectations. For example, should they read before or after the lecture?]

Lectures

[Explain lecture modality and expectations. For example, will they watch videos at home? Are slides available for in-class lectures?]

Assignments

[Explain different assignments types: Cases, problem sets, projects, team presentations, etc.]

Quizzes

[Quizzes are designed to help assess understanding of the material. What are the expectations for format (such as multiple choice, true/false, or essay)? Are they open-book or closed-book? Are multiple attempts allowed? ]

Midterm and Final Exams

[Explain course exams. Will exams be multiple-choice, true/false, essay, etc? How much time will be allotted? Are they open-book or closed-book? Will they be proctored?  Are calculators, web browsers, Excel, etc. allowed?]

Discussions

[Explain discussion expectations. Will they be in class? Are there Canvas discussion boards? Are discussions graded, ungraded, or both?]

Teams

[Explain any team work in the class. For example: Are teams self-assigned or randomly assigned, how many are in a group, what will the teams do, will there be team peer evaluation for accountability?]

Participation

[Explain participation. Is participation graded or encouraged? What are your expectations for participation?]

Semester Grade Calculation

[Insert grading policies here (details on expectations of quality, when grades will be posted, percentages for the semester grade calculation, possibilities for extra credit, etc.)]

University of Utah Grading Scale

If you are new to Canvas, check the Student Guide for help. Make sure you have the basic computer specifications and a current browser, a good Internet connection, and a webcam and microphone (internal or external). Add your profile picture to allow classmates to “see” you.

For all technical issues, including those related to Canvas (e.g. submitting homework, taking quizzes, videos), please do one of the following:

1. Contact 24/7 Canvas Support directly at 1-844-527-0328
2. Click Help  in the global Canvas menu to chat with Canvas support. 
3. Contact the University of Utah Canvas help desk at (801) 581-6112 during business hours or by email at classhelp@utah.edu.
4. Refer to the Tech Help and Student Resources page for links to more technology and student support services.

Student Expectations

In this class, you are expected to:

• Be self-motivated, organized, and willing to stay on top of your schedule. Take control of your learning.
• Follow all official University of Utah policies regarding interpersonal conduct, academic honesty, and other rights and responsibilities outlined in the University of Utah Student Handbook and Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. If you have any questions about this, please contact the Dean of Students.
• Follow the Core Rules of Netiquette whenever you interact with others using course technology.
• Log in to Canvas regularly and set your Canvas notification settings to ensure you receive timely course updates.
• Contact the teaching assistant or me promptly with questions or if you need help understanding course materials. If you do not hear back within 3 days, please contact us again.

Instructor Expectations

I am an expert in the topics you will learn about this semester and will mentor you throughout the classroom experience, aided by the teaching assistant(s). I will:

• Prepare lectures, learning materials, and assignments that give you opportunities to learn and practice course content.
• Ensure that the course remains a safe space where students can engage with difficult content thoughtfully and respectfully.
• Interact with the class regularly via announcements, office hours, emails/the Canvas Inbox, and assignment feedback.
• Respond to you in a timely manner: Within 48 hours, not including weekends and holidays.
• Follow official University of Utah policies regarding interpersonal conduct, accommodations, and other important duties.

Other Course Expectations

[Outline any remaining expectations for this course. If there are none, delete this text and the heading above.]

[Insert policies regarding submissions here (standard due date, times, collaborative work requirements, quiz/test requirements, policy on using outside work, etc.)]

All work, unless stated otherwise, must be submitted to the designated assignment in Canvas. Work submitted by other means will not be accepted. Do not submit assignments via email.

[What is your late submissions policy?]

[According to University policy, “Instructors must communicate any particular attendance requirements of the course to students in writing on or before the first class meeting” (PPM, Policy 6-100III-O) Describe your attendance policy here. If this is an online  or IVC course, explain expectations for synchronous engagement and that on-campus attendance is not required.]

Disclaimer

Accommodations will be considered on an individual basis and may require documentation.

Please contact me and/or the teaching assistant as soon as possible (preferably shortly before the semester begins) to request accommodations of any kind.

Content Accommodations

Please be aware that some materials and discussions within this course may contain challenging content. Course materials are not chosen lightly, but are instead selected because they enhance learning and best help you meet the semester objectives.

Content accommodations [will/will not] be provided in this course. If you believe you may have a conflict between your ethical commitments or values and any of the activities required of this course, contact me at the beginning of the semester.

To read the full policy, please see Section Q of the Instruction and Evaluation regulations.

Extreme Personal Circumstances

Please contact me as soon as possible if an extreme personal circumstance (hospitalization, death of a close relative, natural disaster, etc.) interferes with your ability to complete your work.

Religious Practice

To request an accommodation for religious practices, contact me at the beginning of the semester.

Active Duty Military

If you are a student on active duty with the military and experience issues that prevent you from participating in the course because of deployment or service responsibilities, contact me as soon as possible to discuss appropriate accommodations.

Disability Access

All written information in this course can be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability and Access (CDA). CDA will work with you and me to make arrangements for accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive, so please contact CDA as early as you can.

For more details and CDA contact information, read the "American with Disabilities Act (ADA)" policy in the university policies section below.

The Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities remains in place for all students whether a course is offered in person or online. The instructor’s intellectual property rights and the privacy of all course participants must not be violated by students at the Price College of Engineering. You may not share course materials with non-class members without my explicit written permission. Harassment or bullying of instructors and students, including via electronic media, the internet, social networks, blogs, cell phones, and text messages, will not be tolerated. If you are found responsible for such infractions, you will be subject to disciplinary sanctions.

You may not record any part of a class session without my express consent, unless approved as a disability accommodation. I may record course sessions but only for use by registered class members for instructional purposes.

You also have the right to fair treatment by your instructors. This right, and other important rights, are outlined in Section Two of “Policy 6-400: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (“Student Code”).” This can be accessed through the Dean of Students website.

Technology Responsibility Policy

It is your responsibility to hand in your work on time. When you do so, please double-check that it was submitted successfully.

I will check links before course content goes live at the start of the semester. Sometimes, though, links may break unexpectedly.

• Student responsibilities: You are responsible for submitting all assignments correctly, and for reading and viewing all assigned readings, texts, videos, and web content. You are required to contact me any time you find a broken link. If you do not contact me, all links and content will be considered “active” and you will be expected to read, watch, download, or submit the linked resources. Your work will also be graded accordingly, and you cannot make up points on an assignment just because a link was broken.
• Instructor responsibilities: I am committed to keeping links active in the course. Upon notification of a broken link, I will work as quickly as possible to repair it and will keep you updated.

Other Course Policies

[Describe any remaining expectations for this course. If there are none, delete this text and the heading above.]

This syllabus is not a contract. It is meant to serve as an outline and guide for the course. Please note that I may modify it to accommodate the needs of the class.

You will be notified of any changes to the syllabus.