Introduction

<Insert brief explanation of why the course was created and its relationship to other courses, programmes, etc.>

Course Goals

Upon completion of the <Insert Course Name> you will be able to:

1.  <Insert the course  goal>
2. <Insert the course  goal>

Description

<Insert brief description of course and how it will flow.  Highlight major events/activities>.

Required Readings

<Insert list of required readings>

Assignments and Projects

<Describe the major assignments and any final project/written examinations.  Detailed instructions should be included as an Appendix.>.

Assessment Methods

<Describe how the assignments, projects, examinations, etc.  will be graded and what the overall assessment weighting is of each graded activity.  Rubrics or other details of the assessment process should be paired with the assignment instructions.>

Course Schedule

<Insert course schedule and list of major events and due dates.>

Note:  This section should be included in self-paced or paper-based courses that provide tutor/facilitator support and/or web and email support for the students.

Academic Support

<Insert the following information if relevant>

•  How to contract a tutor/facilitator (Phone number, email, office hours, etc.).
• Background information about the tutor/facilitator if he/she does not change regularly.  Alternatively provide a separate letter with the package describing your tutor/facilitator’s background.
•  Description of any resources that they may need to procure to complete the course (e.g. lab kits, etc.).
•  How to access the library (either in person, by email or online).

How to Submit Assignments

 <If the course requires that assignments be regularly graded, then insert a description of how and where to submit assignments.  Also explain how the learners will receive feedback.>

Technical Support

<If the students must access content online or use email to submit assignments, then a technical support section is required.  You need to include how to complete basic tasks and a phone number that they can call if they are having difficulty getting online>.