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Your course syllabus can be organized and formatted however you wish. \u00a0Some guidelines endorsed by the QC Academic Senate (back in 2009) are provided by\u00a0the Office of the Provost at Suggestions for an Effective Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n Download and customize our syllabus template<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” header_3_font_size=”25px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A well designed syllabus should include the following elements. Review our rubric<\/a> for detailed guidelines.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font_size=”21px” closed_toggle_font_size=”21px” body_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”-30px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Course Information” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Course title, department and number, number of credits and number of hours<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Catalog Description” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n You can to find this in the\u00a0Undergraduate Bulletin\/Catalog<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Graduate Bulletin\/Catalog<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pre-requisites and requirements” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Include any p<\/span><\/span>re-requisites for the course and requirements the course fulfills. If your course meets <\/span><\/span>the Pathways requirements<\/span><\/span><\/a>, include a statement to that effect and list the discipline-specific learning outcomes<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Student Learning Outcomes Templates can be downloaded from the <\/span><\/span>Academic Senate Curriculum Changes<\/span><\/span><\/a> page<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>If you are <\/span><\/span>unsure about any of this information, ask your chair or look up the course in the <\/span><\/span>College Bulletin<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Learning Outcomes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Texts and Materials” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Include information about required and recommended texts and materials and how students can acquire or access them. Include any online resources students will need to access and with what frequency, as well as information about how to access these resources (e.g. how to set up an account, a link for login).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Mode of Instruction” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The CUNY-wide definitions of mode of instruction are below. For more details, visit our Mode of Instruction<\/a> page.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Schedule” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n A tentative schedule with information about assignment due dates and in-class exam dates. Make it <\/span>very clear<\/span> when your class meets in person and what is expected of students for any sessions during which you will not meet. Include a statement that the schedule is subject to change and that the instructor will notify students in writing of any changes.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Assessment” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”13px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sample text is provided for the elements below. If you will be using both an electronic and a paper syllabus, remember to spell out the URLs in parentheses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font_size=”21px” closed_toggle_font_size=”21px” body_font_size=”16px” min_height=”1017.3px” custom_margin=”-31px|||||” db_closeable=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Office of Special Services (SPSV) is committed to supporting students with qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access. If you have previously received accommodations due to a disability, believe you may have a disability, or have a temporary disability, please visit the office\u2019s website (https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/sp\/<\/a>)<\/a> for further information on the assistance they can offer you. Accommodations are not retroactive, so you are encouraged to get registered sooner rather than later. You may also contact their office at qc.spsv@qc.cuny.edu<\/a> or call 718-997-5870<\/a> during office hours for assistance as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Artificial Intelligence (AI)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Syllabus statements often require students to acknowledge any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the composing of their assignments. You can see examples of policy statements on the use of AI at\u00a0Generative AI Resources<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The resource page also includes suggestions for incorporating AI into your teaching and strategies for detecting the use of AI in student assignment submissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Statement on Student Wellness” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Use of Student Work” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n All programs in New York State undergo periodic reviews by accreditation agencies. For these purposes, samples of student work are occasionally made available to those professionals conducting the review. Anonymity is assured under these circumstances. If you do not wish to have your work made available for these purposes, please let the professor know before the start of the second class. Thank you for your cooperation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Course Evaluations” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n During the final four weeks of the semester, you will be asked to complete an evaluation for this course by filling out an online questionnaire. Please remember to participate in these course evaluations. Your comments are highly valued, and these evaluations are an important service to fellow students and to the institution since your responses will be pooled with those of other students. Please also note that all responses are completely anonymous; identifying information is erased once the evaluation has been submitted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Academic and Grading policies ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n A complete guide to the ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ\u2019s grading conventions is available at <\/span>Academic and Grading Policies<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Tutoring or Other Support Services” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If your students need tutoring, direct them to QC Learning Commons<\/a>. The<\/span> <\/span>Writing Center<\/span><\/span><\/a> is a multilingual academic and intellectual support space where ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ students work in collaboration with peer tutors to improve their writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Technical Support” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Students who need help with their ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ accounts (email, CUNY portal, Brightspace, and CUNYfirst) can call the ITS help desk at <\/span>718-997-4444 Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm or email Support@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><\/span>. <\/span>For more information, visit https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/its\/about\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCourse Information<\/h2>\n
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