Modular Curriculum Guide

47FOR COURSE MASTERS

  1. Write Learning Objectives
  2. Design course format to meet objectives:
    • Full-semester course?
    • Short course module? Length?
  3. Design assignments and assessments to meet objectives
  4. Write course descriptions & syllabus
    • Course title, number, time, days, and location
    • Instructor(s) & contact info
    • Prerequisites
    • Topics outline & course schedule
    • Required texts, materials, & supplies
    • Assignments, exams, additional requirements
    • Grading scale and policies: attendance, academic integrity, late work, etc.
  5. Respond to DBBS call for course updates 6-9 months before class start date
    • For new courses:
      • Submit signed new course form and draft syllabus
      • DBBS administrator will assign course number
  6. Access WebFAC (roster) & Canvas (LMS)
  7. Submit grades through the E-Grades

For DBBS Administrators

  1. Establish regular meeting days & times for:
    • Full-semester courses
    • Short course modules
  2. Design new advising tools to assist Students, Program Directors, & Program Coordinators
  3. Contact Course Masters to confirm course info 6-9 months before start date:
    • Changes to course description?
    • New course master or personnel?
    • Class days, times, locations?
    • Want DBBS to reserve rooms?
  4. Update online course listings:
  5. Maintain files for:
  6. Communicate teaching resources, events and seminars, professional development opportunities