The University of Iowa
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of

Title of Course: Number and Section
Other numbers of course on ISIS if cross-listed; administrative home.
Semester, Year
Building: Room Number
Web site Address

The administrative home of this course is the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Instructor                                                                                                                          
Office location and hours: [3 hrs min wk] and by appointment                      
Phone:                                                                     
Email address:                                                        
DEO:             [include location]

Course Supervisor [only for teaching assistants]:
Office and hours:
Phone and email:

Description of Course

Objectives and Goals of the Course

[Note: If the course is a General Education course, please include this fact in the description, noting its category within the program and the goals or objectives of the course in terms of the GE description of them. Visit this link for GE stated goals: www.clas.uiowa.edu/faculty/gep/areas.shtml]

Texts
Required texts or materials (available at [give name of bookstore]).
Optional texts
Texts on reserve
Other required materials

Grading System and the Use of +/-

Assignments and Percentage of Final Grade

Exams and Percentage of Final Grade
Quizzes
Midterms
Final exam

Course Policies
Course attendance      
Participation in class discussions
Timely completion of assignments

Important University of Iowa Deadlines for Off-Cycle Courses
[Use only for off-cycle courses. To find the deadlines for a particular course, visit Registrar and type in the course number and title: www.registrar.uiowa.edu/more/coursedeadlines.aspx ]
Since this course begins or ends at a time different from other courses, please be aware of these deadlines:
Last day to add:
Last day to drop:

Calendar of Course Assignments

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[The following policy information has been summarized from the CLAS For Faculty web pages and from the University Operations Manual and should be included in some form on every syllabus. Faculty may use the following templates or rewrite the policy information to fit the style and objectives of the specific syllabus. In any case, the required information should be covered adequately and students should be referred to the appropriate web site or office for additional information. If desired, the CLAS policy statements may appear on a separate sheet attached to the syllabus with a heading indicating that these are important policies of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. ]

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Policy and Procedures

Academic Fraud
Plagiarism and any other activities that result in a student presenting work that is not his or her own are academic fraud. Academic fraud is reported to the departmental DEO and then to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Services in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/ix.shtml

Making a Suggestion or a Complaint
Students have the right to make suggestions or complaints and should first visit with the instructor, then with the course supervisor if appropriate, and next with the departmental DEO. All complaints must be made within six months of the incident. www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/ix.shtml#5

Accommodations for Disabilities
A student seeking academic accommodations first must register with Student Disability Services and then meet with a SDS counselor who determines eligibility for services. A student approved for accommodations should meet privately with the course instructor to arrange particular accommodations. www.uiowa.edu/~sds/

Understanding Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Visit www.sexualharassment.uiowa.edu/ for definitions, assistance, and the full policy.

Administrative Home of the Course
The administrative home of this course is the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which governs academic matters relating to the course such as the add / drop deadlines, the second-grade-only option, issues concerning academic fraud or academic probation, and how credits are applied for various CLAS requirements. Please keep in mind that different colleges might have different policies. If you have questions about these or other CLAS policies, visit your academic advisor or 120 Schaeffer Hall and speak with the staff. The CLAS Academic Handbook is another useful source of information on CLAS academic policy: www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/index.shtml