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Curriculum Committee Member Course Syllabus Review

Please complete your reviews prior to the committee’s next meeting. Your submission will be uploaded to the appropriate course folder and copy emailed to you for your records.

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Submission Title*

Enter the name of the submission (course number and title) you are reviewing.

Program Representative*

Email Address*

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Program Director Consultation

I have consulted with the program director who supports this course submission.

Yes

Please contact this program’s director and obtain their approval for this course to be added ( or modified/terminated) to their program.

Course Heading

Note whether the required course heading items are included in the syllabus. (Check=yes)

Both UF and PHHP HEADERS

COURSE # and TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER and YEAR

DELIVERY FORMAT (Campus, Blended, Online)

INSTRUCTOR NAME OR TBA

ROOM NUMBER (if applicable)

PHONE # AND E-MAIL

OFFICE HOURS

TEACHING ASSISTANTS’ CONTACT INFORMATION (If TA is listed)

PREFERRED COMMUNICATION

Comments Regarding Course Heading Section

Add your comments regarding any missing or incorrect items.

Course Number and Title

Note whether the course number and title are appropriate (Check=yes)

Course number is at right level for course.

Title makes sense relative to course content.

Title is unique enough to distinguish it from other UF courses.

Comments Regarding Course Number and Title

Comment on what needs to be strengthened or on what needs to be addressed to become satisfactory.

Prerequisites

Note whether the listed prerequisites make sense for the course content.

Yes

Comments Regarding Prerequisites

Add your comments or suggestions regarding the course prerequistes.

Purpose and Outcome

Note whether the required items are present in the syllabus. (Check=yes)

COURSE OVERVIEW – catalog description < 500 characters

RELATION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

COURSE OBJECTIVES-Course objectives are present and appropriate for course level

BLENDED LEARNING STATEMENT (if applicable)

Comments Regarding Course Content

Add your comments or suggestions regarding the course content section.

Course Overview <500 characters

Note whether the course overview meets the required standards. (Check=yes)

Course overview is clearly written such that the overall purpose is obvious.

Course overview adequately captures the overall course content based on the topics and requirements.

Course overview describes the course well enough to clearly identify this course as a PHHP course.

Comments Regarding the Course Overview

Add your concerns or suggestions regarding the course overview.

Relation to Program Outcomes

Note whether the syllabus relates to the program outcomes.(Check=yes)

It is clear how this course fits into the program or why it would be beneficial to offered.

The rationale or course purpose matches the level of the course.

The description contributes to distinguishing this course as unique relative to other course offerings.

Comments Regarding the Syllabus' Relation to Program Outcomes

Add your comments or suggestions regarding the syllabus’ relation to the program outcomes.

Course Objectives

Note whether the course objectives are appropriate. (Check=yes)

Each objective describes a learning outcome (rather than a process).

Most of the objectives are expressed in behavioral terms so that they are measurable.

The objectives align/match well with the overall course goals/outcome.

The number of objectives seem appropriate for content covered.

The course objectives are specific enough to distinguish this course as unique relative to other course offerings.

Comments Regarding the Course Objectives

Add your concerns, comments or suggestions regarding the course objective.

Instructional Methods

Note whether the instructional methods are clearly described.

Yes

Comments Regarding Instructional Methods

Add your comments or suggestions regarding the instructional methods described in the syllabus.

Topical Outline and Course Materials/Technology

Note whether the required topical outline and course materials and technology items are included. (Check=yes)

Dates or weeks covering the entire course period are listed

Weekly topics are included if appropriate to course

Each assignment/exam is listed in the appropriate week

Required/recommended readings are listed by relevant week

Full citations for course material are provided

All electronic requirements are specified (e.g. computer, software, other mobile devices, support, access)

Comments Regarding the Topical Outline and Course Materials

Add your comments or suggestions regarding the topical outline and/or course materials and technology.

Academic Requirements and Grading

Note whether the required academic requirement and grading items are included in the syllabus. (Check=yes)

Each assignment has total points listed

Instructions on how to submit each assignment are present and clear

Exam procedures are present and easy to follow, including proctoring, location changes, and technology requirements (if applicable)

Assignment/exam description and instructions are easy to follow

Grading criteria are present for each course requirement, including participation and attendance, if applicable

Due dates are provided for each assignment and exam

Grading adds up to 100%

Total extra credit remains at or below 5% of the grade

Link to UF Grading Policy is included

MAKE UP WORK-The circumstances under which missing and late work will be accepted and exams given are specified

Impact of late/missing assignments on point totals is clear

Timeframes for turning in missing work are clear

How or where to turn in missing/late work is specified

REQUIRED CLASS ATTENDANCE (If applicable) Late arrivals and early departures are clearly defined

How late arrivals and early departures affect attendance grade is clear

Procedure for notifying instructor of an absence is clear

It is clearly stated how many absences not covered by UF Attendance Policy, if any, are excused

Comments Regarding Academic Requirements and Grading

Add your concerns, comments or suggestions regarding the academic requirements and grading section.

Student Expectations, Roles, and Opportunities for Input

Note whether the required items are included in the syllabus. (Check=yes)

COURSE BEHAVIOR Participation expectations are stated

Policy regarding electronics (laptops, phones, recording devices, etc.) is stated

COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES Expectations for use of e-mail, threaded discussions, chats, on line collaborations, if applicable, are clear

Statement defining Inappropriate or unacceptable behavior and effect on learning community are included

Inclusive Learning Statement – PHHP statement

FACULTY COURSE EVALUATION PROCESS

Comments Regarding Student Expectations, Roles, and Opportunities for Input

Add your comments or suggestions regarding the student expectations, roles and opportunities for input section

Approval*

What is your recommendation regarding this submission?

Please contact April O’Neal (352-273-6377) with any questions or concerns.