Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 5
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V. List
any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Co
urse Requirements/Grading System—Descri
be any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Acad
emic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
• No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Pers
onal Responsibility
WECM Course
• If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Required Text(s), Optional Text(s) and/or Materials to be supplied by Student.
Required texts: On Course: Study Skills Plus Custom 7th Edition (2014) Downing, Skip. Wadsworth,
Cengage Learning. Current Custom WCJC Wire bound text.
Regular conventional classroom or computer lab, overhead projector,
video/DVD projector and television/smart board technology; Computer access
for instructor; Occasional computer access for students (lab).
Active participation in class via discussion and utilization of all resources and skills imparted in class is required and will be graded as stated in the assessment of
outcomes section of this syllabus.
• Active discussion may be fostered by the use of practical examples, readings and research, video, review of assessment outcomes and student inquiry.
• Reading and research assignments are mandatory and include utilization of online resources, the text, and outside readings as assigned.
• A group oral presentation is required and is meant to develop oral communication skills.
• Completion of written work and assessment instruments is mandatory. Written work may also be required in the form of essay questions on tests and written
exercises in class. Such exercises are meant to foster and develop critical thinking and written communication skills.
Minimum requirements must include the following:
• Class attendance in accordance with college policy and as stipulated by the instructor
• Successful completion of assignments made by the instructor
Minimum requirements must include the following:
• Class attendance in accordance with college policy and as stipulated by the instructor
• Completion of reading assignments made by the instructor
• Completion of an appropriate APA research paper
• Encouragement and opportunity to participate in class discussion
• Completion of assigned tests and departmental final assessment
Assessment may be conducted using these methods:
• Objective assessment as measured on multiple choice, matching, true/false, and short answer tests
• Subjective assessment as measured on essay type questions or critical thinking assignments
• Writing, research, interpretation, and application assessment as measured on research paper
A typical grading composition for this course might look like this:
3-5 exams—50% of final grade
1 term paper or another substantial critical written assignment—25%
Active participation/attendance/resource utilization as required—25%
Grading system for individual instructors may vary slightly, but all instructors will meet established general reading and writing requirements (and related learning
assessments thereof) during the course.
*/**Grading Standard
Points Grade Percentages
500 – 450 = A 90%
449 – 400 = B 80%
399 – 350 = C **70%
349 – 300 = D 60%
299 below = F less than 60%
NOTE: **C is the minimum grade
acceptable for academic credit in this
course.
General scoring guidelines:
Tests/graded class exercises: 50%
Research paper/presentation: 25%
Participation/Attendance/Discussions/
Resource utilization exercises: 25%
