It outlines the evaluation system for the course, clearly stating the number of points or the percentage required to earn a specific It identifies the competencies, which are a more precise measure of how the student will be evaluated. On February 28, 2003, the Academic Affairs & Standards Council determined that the contents of a Syllabus must include the following: Components from the common course outline Standards for evaluation, including how grades are calculated/assigned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statement The following additional content is encouraged: Assignments Schedule Attendance policy Additional policies & guidelines Learning Activities Assessment Activities According to the Master Agreement Between the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty, Article 23, Section 4, Subd. 4, course “A syllabus is a scholarly work and as such is the sole property of the faculty member. Upon request, the faculty member shall provide a copy of the syllabus to the administration. The Academic Affairs and Standards Council will develop procedures for student access to syllabi”. THE COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS: DEFINITIONS COMPETENCIES (WIDS) The number of credits assigned to a course provides a good estimate of the number of goals or competencies required for the course. Faculty using WIDS should include approximately 3-6 competencies for each credit. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION Recommended guidelines for the scheduled hours of instruction are as follows: 16 hours for each lecture credit; 32 hours for each lab credit; and 48 hours for each internship credit (OJT) credit. Lecture credit may include formal and impromptu lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and activities. CREDIT HOUR DEFINITIONS All credit course curricula are organized around a format using course goals. These courses are segments of instruction designed to be taught as stand-alone entities. SCC follows the Federal Credit Hour definition. Federal Credit Hour Definition: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than the following:
It outlines the evaluation system for the course, clearly stating the number of points or the percentage required to earn a specific It identifies the competencies, which are a more precise measure of how the student will be evaluated. On February 28, 2003, the Academic Affairs & Standards Council determined that the contents of a Syllabus must include the following: Components from the common course outline Standards for evaluation, including how grades are calculated/assigned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statement The following additional content is encouraged: Assignments Schedule Attendance policy Additional policies & guidelines Learning Activities Assessment Activities According to the Master Agreement Between the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty, Article 23, Section 4, Subd. 4, “A course syllabus is a scholarly work and as such is the sole property of the faculty member. Upon request, the faculty member shall provide a copy of the syllabus to the administration. The Academic Affairs and Standards Council will develop procedures for student access to syllabi”. THE COURSE OUTLINE/SYLLABUS: DEFINITIONS COMPETENCIES (WIDS) The number of credits assigned to a course provides a good estimate of the number of goals or competencies required for the course. Faculty using WIDS should include approximately 3-6 competencies for each credit. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION Recommended guidelines for the scheduled hours of instruction are as follows: 16 hours for each lecture credit; 32 hours for each lab credit; and 48 hours for each internship credit (OJT) credit. Lecture credit may include formal and impromptu lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and activities. CREDIT HOUR DEFINITIONS All credit course curricula are organized around a format using course goals. These courses are segments of instruction designed to be taught as stand-alone entities. SCC follows the Federal Credit Hour definition. Federal Credit Hour Definition: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than the following:
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