UNF Faculty Association

Faculty Association	September 2, 2004

INFORMATION ITEM # 3- Submitted by the Academic Programs Committee

The Requirement of Course Outline for APC 1

The Academic Programs Committee has changed the requirement of a "course syllabus" to a "course outline" for both new courses (those requiring an APC 1 form) and for courses being changed where course content is changing (those requiring an APC 2 form). This change is to alleviate confusion in what the APC reviews (the required components of the course outline) versus what is developed for course delivery and for students (the more traditional course syllabus). The "course outline" format will now be provided within the APC 1 and 2 packets, and is included in this informational item.

Note: The above change is indicated in bold and italics in the APC form instruction below.

APC 1 FORM:

A course outline of the new course must be attached to this form. The minimum information required for the APC committee and Academic Affairs is: (maximum 2 pages)

		General : Course Title, Instructor's Name, Department/College, Textbooks/journals (if known)
		Course Description : Basic concepts and tools, instructional methods, prerequisites, credit hours
		Learning Objectives : Summary of expected student outcomes that clearly indicate what the learner will be able to do upon successful completion of the course.
		Method of evaluation : Letter grades, P/F
	Note : This is the required information when submitting an APC 1. Thecomplete course syllabus for the class should be more detailed.

If a proposed course affects a program in your curriculum, you must also complete an APC 3 form for each program affected.

See page 3 of these instructions for details on completing APC 1, page 1

APC 2 FORM:

The APC 2 Form is to be used for course changes or terminations. Changes in credit hours, level, or degree require review and approval by the AP Committee and the Faculty Association.

If the course content is changing, a new course outline is required. See item 1 under APC 1.

Minor changes may be identified as, but not limited to, changes in prerequisites, title, grading (i.e. Letter to Pass/Fail), or course termination. APC2 minors will be identified with an M following the log number. You will need to submit only the original APC2 and 2 copies for minor changes.

If any change or termination of a course will affect a program in your curriculum, you must also complete an APC 3 form for each Program affected.

See page 5 of these instructions for details on completing APC 2 page 1

Course Outline (Two page maximum)

General Course Information

Course Number & Title
Instructor's Name
Department & College
Textbooks/Journals (if known)

Course Description

Course Description
Instructional Methods
Prerequistes
Corequisites
Credit Hours

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Method of Evaluation

Indicate how students will be evaluated in this course. Include type of grading and the grading scale.