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Manual of Operational Memoranda for Brookhaven College

Manual of Operational Memoranda for Brookhaven College
Answers, Procedures, Guidelines

District Reference: EFA No.V - E
Chapter: EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION
Subject: Course Syllabus

Faculty members are responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the syllabus for all courses taught. Sample syllabus formats are available in the division office, in the Faculty Handbook or on P Drive>FORMS>VPI. Listed below are the procedures.

  1. Syllabi are to be on file in the office of the Division Dean for all courses taught every semester.
  2. Syllabi are reviewed and, if necessary, revised (at the determination of the faculty member) every semester.
  3. Periodic review of division syllabi will be made.
 Syllabus

A suggested format/outline for a course syllabus appears below:

BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE

Course Name

Instructor:

Office/Lab No.:

Office Telephone:

Time Available for Students:

Part I

  1. General Information
    1. Course title and number
    2. Catalog description
    3. Course competencies
    4. Course objectives
    5. A general statement indicating that an instructor has the right to add, delete, or revise segments of the course or syllabus.

Part II

  1. Policies
    1. Calendar, schedule of due dates
    2. Attendance expectations
    3. Drop/withdrawal policies and procedures
    4. Safety policies and procedures
    5. Use of equipment, facilities and resources.
  2. Evaluation
    1. Grading procedures
    2. Where appropriate, explanation of Competency Based Instruction (CBI) and performance grades
    3. Use of Testing Center

Study Guides: Instructors using Study Guides will develop concise syllabi for students using the Brookhaven College Syllabus format. Study guides are purchased in the Bookstore.

Syllabi should be brief and concise and given to the students during the first week of classes.

 Suggested Format