A course outline is a document that benefits students and instructors. It is an essential piece when designing any course.
The purpose of a course outline is to provide students with a description of the course goals, desired learning outcomes, specific content, modes of learning, resources to support content, assessment methods and due dates, and any relevant course policies which students need to be aware.
A course outline should include the following sections:
- Course Name, Number,
- Credits and Description.
- Prerequisites/Co-requisites.
- Instructors Name, Contact Info, and Bio.
- Course Schedule.
- Learning Outcomes.
- Content Breakdown by Session.
- Instructional Methods Used.
- Course Evaluation Process, Policies, and 8. Grading Scale.
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