Course Syllabus
Syllabus
[Course Name and ####]
Instructor
| Instructor: | [insert] | Pre-requisites: | [insert] |
| Department: | [insert] | Credit Hours: | [insert] |
| Office: | [insert] | Semester: | [insert] |
| Communication & Office Hours: | Review the "Communication" section below for more information. | PDF Syllabus: | [insert] |
| Teaching Assistant: | [insert] | ||
| Email: | [insert] | ||
Course Description
Overview
| Course | [DEPT 0000] |
| Department | [Title of Department Offering Course] |
| Pre-Requisites | [DEPT XXXX] |
| Credit Hours | [#] |
| Semester | [Semester 20XX] |
| Description | [Insert Catalog Description] |
Goals & Objectives
[Briefly describe the goals and intentions for the course.]
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- [Objective 1]
- [Objective 2]
- [Objective 3]
Required Materials
Materials required for this course are:
- [Textbook[s] (include link)]
- [Application[s] (include link)]
- Webcam & microphone
- [Any further materials]
Ensure you have these ahead of time as they will be required to complete assignments and activities throughout the course.
Communication
Please review the communication methods and requirements for this course:
Preferred Contact Methods
The easiest way to contact your instructor directly is to use the Inbox, located in the far left Canvas menu.
You can also contact your instructor in the following ways:
- [Insert contact method here.]
- [Insert contact method here.]
- [Insert contact method here.]
Office Hours
The instructor will hold office hours according to the following schedule:
Day(s): [insert or delete if by appointment]
Time(s): [insert or delete if by appointment]
By appointment
Virtual Meeting Rooms(s)
[insert information for the virtual conferencing tools you will use for virtual office hours, such as Zoom]
Evaluation
Your performance in this course will be evaluated by:
- [List any exams, presentations, papers, performances, etc.]
Course Policies
Submitting Assignments
[Insert policies regarding submissions here (standard due date times, collaborative work requirements, standard quiz/test requirements, policy on use of outside work, etc.)]
All assignments, unless otherwise announced, must be submitted to the designated area of
Canvas. Do not submit assignments via email.
Late Assignments
[Insert late assignment policies here.]
Grading
Grading for this course
[Insert grading policies here (details on expectations of quality, when grades will be posted, percentages for elements of the course, possibilities for extra credit, etc.)]
University of Utah grading scale
| Letter | Scoring |
|---|---|
| A | 100% - 94% |
| A- | 93.9% - 90% |
| B+ | 89.9%–87% |
| B | 86.9%–84% |
| B- | 83.9% - 80% |
| C+ | 79.9%–77% |
| C | 76.9%–74% |
| C- | 73.9% - 70% |
| D+ | 69.9%–67% |
| D | 66.9%–64% |
| D- | 63.9% - 60% |
| E | 59.9%–0% |
Accommodations
Disclaimer
Accommodations will be considered on an individual basis and may require documentation.
Please contact your instructor and/or teaching assistant as soon as possible (preferably shortly before the semester begins) to request accommodations of any kind.
Content Warnings
[INCLUDE/DELETE THIS SECTION IF RELEVANT TO COURSE CONTENT]
Please be aware that some materials and discussions within this course may contain challenging content. Your instructor may choose to notify students of potentially difficult content (e.g. explicit language, graphic images, violent themes, etc.) throughout the course.
If there are specific subjects that you need advanced notice for, please contact your instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Extreme personal circumstances
Please contact your instructor as soon as possible if an extreme personal circumstance
(hospitalization, death of a close relative, natural disaster, etc.) is interfering with your ability to
complete your work.
Religious Practice
To request an accommodation for religious practices, contact your instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Active Duty Military
If you are 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 your instructor 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 Services (CDS). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. Prior notice is appreciated. To read the full accommodations policy for the University of Utah, please see Section Q of the Instruction & Evaluation regulations Links to an external site..
If you will need accommodations in this class, contact:
Center for Disability Services
801-581-5020
disability.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
162 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Changes to the Syllabus
This syllabus is not a contract. It is meant to serve as an outline and guide for your course. Please note that your instructor may modify it to accommodate the needs of your class.
You will be notified of any changes to the Syllabus.
UOnline Expectations
UOnline Student Expectations
Though the online format allows students greater flexibility to complete their work, this course does have a structure and timeline! As such, the following is expected of all students in this class:
- Students must be self-motivated, organized, and willing to stay on top of their schedule. Students should take control of their learning while in this course.
- Students are expected to follow the Core Rules of Netiquette Links to an external site. at all times while participating in the class and communicating with others.
- Students will log in to the course a minimum of 3 times per week.
- Students are not expected to interact with their classmates in person. Students may be expected to work with classmates via online communication options like Canvas Discussions, video conferencing, or another communication technologies of choice (Groupme, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, etc).
- Students will regularly check for course updates and will update their Canvas notification settings to ensure they receive timely notifications from the course.
- Students will contact their instructor or teaching assistant in a timely manner if they have any questions, are struggling with course materials, or need further assistance from their instructor.
- If you do not hear back within 3 days after sending a message, please contact your instructor/TA again.
- Students will follow all official University of Utah policies regarding interpersonal conduct, academic dishonesty, and other rights and responsibilities of students outlined in the University of Utah Student Handbook
Links to an external site. and Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Links to an external site..
- If you have any questions about this, please contact the Dean of Students Links to an external site..
UOnline Instructor Expectations
Your course instructor is an expert in the topics you will learn about this semester. Your instructor is your mentor and facilitator of the classroom experience, aided by teaching assistants. Instructors are committed to:
- The instructor will design the course to include lectures, learning materials, and assignments that are accessible and provide students with opportunities to learn and practice course content.
- The instructor and teaching assistants will ensure that the course remains a safe space where students can engage with difficult content thoughtfully and respectfully.
- The instructor and teaching assistants will interact with the class regularly via announcements, virtual office hours (one-on-one video conferencing), emails/the Canvas Inbox, feedback on assignments, and comments on Discussions, among other methods.
- The instructor and teaching assistants will respond to students in a timely manner: within 48 hours, not including weekends and holidays.
- The instructor and teaching assistants will be available for individual consultation via virtual office hours (one-on-one video conferencing), email, or phone and will not require students to meet in person.
- The instructor and teaching assistants will provide relevant feedback in a timely manner.
- The instructor and teaching assistants will follow all official University of Utah policies regarding interpersonal conduct, accommodations, and other important duties.
University Policies
COVID-19 Campus Guidelines
Students are required to self-report if they test positive for COVID-19. To report, please contact:
COVID-19 Central @ The U
801-213-2874
coronavirus.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 on campus, face coverings are required in all in-person classes for both students and faculty. Face coverings are required to cover both your mouth and your nose. Please note that face shields alone are not an acceptable form of face covering unless also worn with a covering or mask for the nose and mouth.
Based on CDC guidelines, the University requires everyone to wear face coverings in shared public spaces on campus, including our classroom. As a reminder, when I wear a face covering, I am protecting you. When you wear a face covering, you are protecting me and all of your classmates. If you forget your face covering, I will ask you to leave class to retrieve it. If you repeatedly fail to wear a face covering in class, I will refer you to the Dean of Students for a possible violation of the Student Code.
Note that some students may qualify for accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you think you meet these criteria and desire an exception to the face covering policy, contact the Center for Disability and Access (Links to an external site.) (CDA). Accommodations should be obtained prior to the first day of class so that I am notified by CDA of any students who are not required to wear a face covering.
If you believe you meet these criteria, contact:
Center for Disability & Access
801-581-5020
disability.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
162 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Everyone is encouraged to wash their hands, use hand sanitizer, and clean their desks with wipes, which will be available at classroom entrances and at “sanitizing stations” in multi-use buildings, including Marriott Library. Read more information about the building cleaning schedule on coronavirus.utah.edu Links to an external site..
Drop/Withdrawal Policies
Students may drop a course within the first two weeks of a given semester without any penalties.
Students may officially withdraw (W) from a class or all classes after the drop deadline through the midpoint of a course. A “W” grade is recorded on the transcript and appropriate tuition/fees are assessed. The grade “W” is not used in calculating the student’s GPA.
For deadlines to withdraw from full-term, first, and second session classes, see the U's Academic Calendar Links to an external site..
Plagiarism & Cheating
It is assumed that all work submitted to your instructor is your own work. When you have used ideas of others, you must properly indicate that you have done so.
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on an individual assignment, and/or failure in the course. Academic misconduct, according to the University of Utah Student Code,
“...Includes, but is not limited to, cheating, misrepresenting one’s work, inappropriately collaborating, plagiarism, and fabrication or falsification of information…It also includes facilitating academic misconduct by intentionally helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic misconduct.”
For details on plagiarism and other important course conduct issues, see the U's Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Links to an external site..
Course Materials Copyright
Section III.A.5. prohibits the following:
Sale or distribution of information representing the work product of a faculty member to a commercial entity for financial gain without the express written permission of the faculty member responsible for the course. (“Work product” means original works of authorship that have been fixed in a tangible medium and any works based upon and derived from the original work of authorship.)
Safety at the U
The University of Utah values the safety of all campus community members. You will receive important emergency alerts and safety messages regarding campus safety via text message.
For more information regarding safety and to view available training resources, including helpful videos, visit safeu.utah.edu (Links to an external site.).
To report suspicious activity or to request a courtesy escort, contact:
Campus Police & Department of Public Safety
801-585-COPS (801-585-2677)
dps.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
1735 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Wellness at the U
Your personal health and wellness are essential to your success as a student. Personal concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, or cross-cultural differences can interfere with a student’s ability to succeed and thrive in this course and at the University of Utah.
Please feel welcome to reach out to your instructor or TA's to handle issues regarding your coursework.
For helpful resources to manage your personal wellness and counseling options, contact:
Center for Student Wellness
801-581-7776
wellness.utah.edu
2100 Eccles Student Life Center
1836 Student Life Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Women's Resource Center
801-581-8030
womenscenter.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
411 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Addressing Sexual Misconduct
Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender (which includes sexual orientation and gender identity/expression) is a civil rights offense subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, color, religion, age, status as a person with a disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information.
If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you are encouraged to report it to university officials:
Title IX Coordinator & Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
801-581-8365
oeo.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
135 Park Building
201 Presidents' Cir.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Office of the Dean of Students
801-581-7066
deanofstudents.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
270 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
To file a police report, contact:
Campus Police & Department of Public Safety
801-585-COPS (801-585-2677)
dps.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
1735 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
If you do not feel comfortable reporting to authorities, the U's Victim-Survivor Advocates provide free, confidential and trauma-informed support services to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced interpersonal violence.
To privately explore options and resources available to you with an advocate, contact:
Center for Student Wellness
801-581-7776
wellness.utah.edu
328 Student Services Building
201 S. 1460 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities.
All written information in this course can be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability & Access (CDA). CDA will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. Prior notice is appreciated. To read the full accommodations policy for the University of Utah, please see Section Q of the Instruction & Evaluation regulations Links to an external site..
If you will need accommodations in this class, or for more information about what support they provide, contact:
Center for Disability & Access
801-581-5020
disability.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
162 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Diverse Student Support
Your success at the University of Utah is important to all of us here! If you feel like you need extra support in academics, overcoming personal difficulties, or finding community, the U is here for you.
Student Support Services (TRIO)
TRIO federal programs are targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program for current or incoming undergraduate university students who are seeking their first bachelor's degree and need academic assistance and other services to be successful at the University of Utah.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Student Support Services (TRIO)
801-581-7188
trio.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
Room 2075
1901 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
American Indian Students
The AIRC works to increase American Indian student visibility and success on campus by advocating for and providing student centered programs and tools to enhance academic success, cultural events to promote personal well-being, and a supportive “home-away-from-home” space for students to grow and develop leadership skills.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
American Indian Resource Center
801-581-7019
diversity.utah.edu/centers/airc
Links to an external site.
Fort Douglas Building 622
1925 De Trobriand St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Black Students
Using a pan-African lens, the Black Cultural Center seeks to counteract persistent campus-wide and global anti-blackness. The Black Cultural Center works to holistically enrich, educate, and advocate for students, faculty, and staff through Black centered programming, culturally affirming educational initiatives, and retention strategies.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Black Cultural Center
801-213-1441
diversity.utah.edu/centers/bcc
Links to an external site.
Fort Douglas Building 603
95 Fort Douglas Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Students with Children
Our mission is to support and coordinate information, program development and services that enhance family resources as well as the availability, affordability and quality of child care for University students, faculty and staff.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Center for Childcare & Family Resources
801-585-5897
childcare.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
408 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Students With Disabilities
The Center for Disability Services is dedicated to serving students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at the University of Utah. They also strive to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment.
For more information about what support they provide and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Center for Disability Services
801-581-5020
disability.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
162 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Students of Ethnic Descent
The Center for Ethnic Student Affairs offers several programs dedicated to the success of students with varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Their mission is to create an inclusive, safe campus community that values the experiences of all students.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
801-581-8151
diversity.utah.edu/centers/cesa
Links to an external site.
235 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
English as a Second/Additional Language (ESL) Students
If you are an English language learner, there are several resources on campus available to help you develop your English writing and language skills. Feel free to contact:
Writing Center
801-587-9122
writingcenter.utah.edu
(Links to an external site.)
2701 Marriott Library
295 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
English for Academic Success (EAS) Program
801-581-8047
linguistics.utah.edu/eas-program
Links to an external site.
2300 LNCO
255 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
English Language Institute
801-581-4600
continue.utah.edu/eli (Links to an external site.)
540 Arapeen Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Undocumented Students
Immigration is a complex phenomenon with broad impact—those who are directly affected by it, as well as those who are indirectly affected by their relationships with family members, friends, and loved ones. If your immigration status presents obstacles that prevent you from engaging in specific activities or fulfilling specific course criteria, confidential arrangements may be requested from the Dream Center.
Arrangements with the Dream Center will not jeopardize your student status, your financial aid, or any other part of your residence. The Dream Center offers a wide range of resources to support undocumented students (with and without DACA) as well as students from mixed-status families.
For more information about what support they provide and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Dream Center
801-213-3697
dream.utah.edu
(Links to an external site.)
1120 Annex (Wing B)
1901 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
LGBTQ+ Students
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center acts in accountability with the campus community by identifying the needs of people with a queer range of [a]gender and [a]sexual experiences and responding with university-wide services.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
801-587-7973
lgbt.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
409 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Veterans & Military Students
The mission of the Veterans Support Center is to improve and enhance the individual and academic success of veterans, service members, and their family members who attend the university; to help them receive the benefits they earned; and to serve as a liaison between the student veteran community and the university.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Veterans Support Center
801-587-7722
veteranscenter.utah.edu
Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)
418 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Women
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at the University of Utah serves as the central resource for educational and support services for women. Honoring the complexities of women’s identities, the WRC facilitates choices and changes through programs, counseling, and training grounded in a commitment to advance social justice and equality.
For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:
Women's Resource Center
801-581-8030
womenscenter.utah.edu
Links to an external site.
411 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Inclusivity at the U
The Office for Inclusive Excellence is here to engage, support, and advance an environment fostering the values of respect, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and academic excellence for students in our increasingly global campus community. They also handle reports of bias in the classroom as outlined below:
Bias or hate incidents consist of speech, conduct, or some other form of expression or action that is motivated wholly or in part by prejudice or bias whose impact discriminates, demeans, embarrasses, assigns stereotypes, harasses, or excludes individuals because of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, sex, size, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion.
For more information about what support they provide and links to other resources, or to report a bias incident, view their website or contact:
Office for Inclusive Excellence
801-581-4600
inclusive-excellence.utah.edu
Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)
170 Annex (Wing D)
1901 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Other Student Groups at the U
To learn more about some of the other resource groups available at the U, check out:
studentsuccess.utah.edu/resources/student-support Links to an external site.
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Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
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| Assignment Module 1: Assignments for Feedback | ||
| Assignment Module 2: Assignments for Feedback | ||
| Assignment Module 3: Assignments for Feedback |