SAMPLE SYLLABUS 2

“Course Number”

“Course Title”

“”Credit    “”Lec    “”Lab  

Middle East Technical University / Department of “”

 Instructor:

 Office:

 Office Hours:

 Office Telephone:

 E-mail Address:

Course Prerequisites

Entrance Competencies and Skills:

A description of the knowledge and skills the typical student is assumed to have upon   entry to the course. This is not the same as course prerequisites. This paragraph is intended to identify differing student populations to assist in providing for students' learning needs. Students just out of high school will have differing needs than adults in the workforce that may have experience in the subject of the course. See note #4 (Important Notes section below): Is an Internet-based Course Right for You?

Prerequisites:

Competencies

When satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Course Objectives

Briefly describe each module/lesson here and provide the terminal (chapter/unit) objectives for each unit of study. Example:

Module 1:

1.

2.

Module 2:

Module 3:

Student Responsibilities

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend every session of online course in which they are enrolled.

Texts and Notebooks:  Students are expected to obtain the following class materials and web sites for the course:

Required Readings

A listing of required reading references, other than the textbook that the student is responsible for to complete the course.

Methods of Instruction

How the course is to be presented – lectures, lab assignments, student projects, videotapes, audiotapes, interactive Internet sessions, multimedia presentations, Two-way Interactive Television, etc. Besides, it is required to identify time schedule for online workgroups.

Distance learning courses require the faculty and students to interact. Outline how you plan to accomplish this. Some methods available are telephone conversations, personal meetings where possible, Email correspondence, and Threaded Discussion/Chat participation.

Also, describe how this course is to be presented and describe the media and other delivery methods that will be used in this course some examples are provided below:

· Lecture

· Discussion

· Audiovisual Materials (Video, audio components,  modules)

· Printed Materials (Brochures, Handouts, Articles)

· Demonstration

· Computer Assisted Instruction (if the course is a sample of blended course)

Course Requirements & Assignments

Describe what the student must do in terms of written assignments, oral assignments, examinations, class projects, reading, software required, viewing video clips, how and when the student should submit assignments etc.

Evaluation

GRADING SCALE & POLICY: Explain your grading policy.

EXAMS: Explain how the exams are administered during the semester.

Exam	Dates
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Final Exam

Make-up Exam: Provide detailed information on how the student obtains a make-up.

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: Describe how writing assignments will be assigned and how they should be submitted.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Describe how attendance in the virtual classroom and course virtual meetings will be determined and its effect on a student's overall grade.

     Weekly Schedule & Important Dates to Remember

1. week:
 2. week:
 3. week:
 4. week:
 5. week:
 6. week:
 7. week:
 8. week:
 9. week:
 10. week:
 11. week:
 12. week:
 13. week:
 14. week:
 15. week:

Important Dates:

Dates	Events
	Classes begin
	Add-drops
	Holiday-no classes
	Last day to submit graduate thesis
	Final exams begin.
	Final exams end.
	Commencement

Useful Resources

The following links are provided to give useful information and help for students taking on-line courses:

· Link 1  

· Link 2

Important Notes