Course Outline Format

Q. What is the proper format for a course outline?
A. All lecture course outlines must have nine topics ( topic I through topic IX); and lab courses must carry an additional topic, topic X. The course outline topic headings are not editable; the headings are pre-named by the Curriculum Committee in accordance with Title V language.

I. Course Catalog Information

II. Course Objectives This topic is not editable; all changes must be done in topic V.

III. Essential Student Materials If none, indicate "None". If yes, list the items out; don?Äôt use subtopic lettering such as A, B, C, etc.

IV. Essential College Materials If none, indicate "None". If yes, list the items out; don?Äôt use subtopic lettering such as A, B, C, etc.

V. Expanded Course Descriptions Match topic II and V subtopics by sorting and syncing before leaving topic V.

VI. Assignments

VII. Methods of Instruction Select from a list of statements that is appropriate for your course. Don't use subtopic lettering, such as A, B, C, etc. If the statement doesn?Äôt exist, use "Other:" and type in the statement.

VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives

IX. Texts and References     A. Examples of Primary Texts and References: If none, indicate "None" under subtopic IX-A-1. If yes, list out each item as subtopic IX-A-1, IX-A-2, IX-A-3, etc. Use the proper format when listing texts and references.     B. Examples of Supporting Texts and References: If none, indicate "None" under subtopic IX-B-1. If yes, list out each item as subtopic IX-B-1, IX-B-2, IX-B-3, etc. Use the proper format when listing texts and references.

X. Lab Topics (if lab course) List out the lab topics as individual subtopics, such as X-A, X-B, X-C, etc. Expand subtopic by using sections, such as X-A-1, X-A-2, etc.

ECMS terminologies to identify specific area of a course outline: