Department and/or School

Course number with section number(s), course title, and credit hours

[Courses cross-listed or with multiple sections may use the same syllabus but must include all appropriate numbers.]

Trimester and Year

Instructor:	Email:

Office hrs:	Office:

Phone: [It is not necessary to provide one’s cell phone #. Office phone # is sufficient.]

Prerequisites: [If any.]

Textbook and supplementary materials: [List all applicable course materials, including any costs associated with supplemental material.]

Course description: [This must include the description included in the latest academic catalog. You may add information as appropriate.]

Student learning outcomes:	Assessment methods:

[List all learning outcomes. Then indicate the method(s) you will use to assess how students will accomplish each outcome. Any Northwest Core class must include the NW competencies identified by the department/school and approved by DCM for that course. The NW competencies are these: Communication; Critical Thinking; Managing Information; Valuing; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Teamwork; and Leadership.]

Instructional methods: [State the methods by which students should expect to be instructed in this course, such as lectures, class discussions, small group work, individual/group work, learner presentations, and guest speakers.]

Graded course requirements: [List the assessment activities—projects, exams, quizzes, papers, etc.—that will be used to establish a student’s grade in the course, including how points/percentages will be distributed. This section also could include minimum required hours of out-of-class work for every hour of class meeting time. All 500-level courses will distinguish grading requirements unique to graduate students who may enroll in the course.]

Grading scale: [The standard for determining letter grade distribution.]

Course outline/major topics studied: [Anticipated material and sequence of coverage. Please also include the following disclaimer.]

Note: Course schedule is subject to change with instructor notification and students will be responsible for abiding by these changes.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes as specified in the course syllabi for each course. [Insert your specific attendance policy here.] It is the responsibility of the student to promptly notify his or her instructor when unable to attend class. Please refer to the university policy on attendance at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/academics/Attendance.pdf

Final exams: [Recommended]:

If an emergency occurs that prevents the administration of a course scheduled final examination, the final course grades will be calculated based on the work in the course completed to that point in time and the faculty member’s considered judgment. Final exams will not be rescheduled, and a grade of “I” will not be given as a result of an institutional cancellation of a final examination. This final exam policy does not apply to online courses.

Administrative drop: [Recommended] An instructor may request the Office of the Registrar delete a student from a course roster if the student has not met the prerequisite for the course as stated in the catalog, or as a result of non-attendance in the course.

Academic Administrative withdrawal: [Recommended] When it is in the best interest of Northwest Missouri State University for a student to withdraw, a student will be given a W, put on administrative hold, and given notice that they are about to be withdrawn. This action will result in removal of all credits associated with courses that have yet to be completed in the semester in question and the student will be administratively withdrawn from the University. An Administrative Withdrawal does not affect the student’s grade point average. Please refer to Northwest Missouri State University’s Academic Administrative Withdrawal Policy at:

https://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/academics/Adding-Dropping-Withdrawals.pdf

University communications: [Recommended] Students are expected to use their Northwest student email account for any electronic correspondence within the university. Students are also strongly advised to check their email and CatPAWS accounts on a regular basis.

Academic integrity policy: The students, faculty, and staff at Northwest endeavor to sustain an environment that values honesty in academic work, that acknowledges the authorized aid provided by and intellectual contributions of others, and that enables equitable student evaluation. Please refer to Northwest Missouri State University’s Academic Integrity Policy at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/academics/Academic-Integrity.pdf

Learning or Living Accommodations Request Process: Northwest Missouri State University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 [ADA] and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 [ADAAA]. If a student has a documented disability that qualifies under the ADA/ADAAA and requests accommodations, they should review the Accessibility and Accommodations webpage at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/titleixequity/accessibility/index.htm for guidance, including the accommodations application and supporting documentation requirements. Contact ada@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1873 for further assistance. For the university policy on disability accommodation refer to http://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/student/Disability-Accommodation.pdf

Non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy: Northwest Missouri State University is committed to maintaining an environment for all faculty, staff, students, and third parties that is free of illegal discrimination and harassment. Please refer to the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/diversity/titlevi.htm

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policy: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (commonly known as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law which provides that colleges and universities will maintain the confidentiality of student education records. Please refer to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/academics/Family-Educational-Rights-and-Privacy-Act.pdf

COVID-19 Classroom Mitigation: Northwest is committed to the health and safety of the University community and has therefore adopted COVID-19 mitigation policies. Every student must wear a face covering (such as a cloth facemask, bandana, scarf, neck gaiter, or medical mask) over their nose and mouth at all times in all academic building spaces, including classrooms (unless directed not to by the instructor), offices, hallways, and restrooms. Face shields may be worn in addition to, but not in place of, a face covering. Students without face coverings will not be allowed in the classroom until they comply with expectations. Students must also follow directions regarding entries, exits and furniture, and maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing whenever possible. Northwest further asks all students to practice good hygiene and not enter academic buildings or attend face-to-face classes when they feel sick or have been instructed to quarantine/isolate; students who miss class should communicate with their instructors. Students who do not comply with these requirements will be subject to standard disciplinary procedures according to the Northwest Student Code of Conduct (i.e. verbal and written warnings followed by a hearing, if necessary). We thank you for doing your part to maintain our learning environment and to protect the health of fellow Bearcats.

Change in Course Delivery:

It is our goal as a University to continue all courses as planned on campus. However, due to unforeseeable impacts of COVID-19, faculty and students must be prepared to move all courses to a remote/online learning format anytime during the semester, either permanently or for a short term. The type of format (synchronous or asynchronous) will be at the discretion of each faculty member. The University and faculty will communicate with students in the event such action is deemed necessary to preserve the health and safety of students and employees.

Disclaimer: Course schedule is subject to change and you will be responsible for abiding by any such changes. Your instructor will notify you of any changes.