Course Description

Insert course description here. The course description MUST match the course description in the Bulletin. If you have any difficulty finding your course description, please email gened@temple.edu

https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/general-education/#GenEd_Courses

You may add additional descriptive paragraphs customized to your course but must include the common course description.

   

GenEd

This course fulfills the XX (GX) requirement for GenEd.

  

Optional: If you would like to include a brief description of the GenEd area, refer to the bulletin and click on the relevant area: https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/general-education/#GenEd_Courses

   

Course Learning Goals & Related Assessments

	Course Learning Goals	Corresponding Assessments to Measure Goal Achievement
1.	Add learning goal here.	Add assessment method here.
2.	Add learning goal here.	Add assessment method here.
3.	Add learning goal here.	Add assessment method here.
4.	Add learning goal here.	Add assessment method here.
5.	Add learning goal here.	Add assessment method here.

    

The course coordinators have determined your course's learning outcomes, which are the same across all course sections, regardless of department or college.  Reach out to your course coordinator if you have one for the course learning outcomes or to gened@temple.edu if you cannot locate the outcomes.

  

GenEd Program Competencies (Optional)

https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/general-education/#Program_Competencies

Please note all courses must instruct students to develop critical thinking, written/oral communication, and information literacy.

    

GenEd Area Goals (Optional)

https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/general-education/#GenEd_Courses

 

Course Materials

[This is a requirement in the Temple syllabus policy. Adapt accordingly]

A statement that clearly indicates the range of possible costs of required course materials for the course must be included, such as:

Required course materials are available from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Temple University and are listed in this syllabus. Students may obtain their course materials from any vendor they choose or from the Temple University Libraries, if available. For this course, the cost range, including all books, online access fees, expenses, and other materials, is approximately [$## -- $##].

[Alternately: This course has no required course materials that must be purchased OR The required course materials for this course are open educational resources and are available at no cost to students.]

Temple faculty members are encouraged to select course materials that balance excellence and affordability, recognizing that the potential costs vary significantly across disciplines and courses. Some students may be experiencing financial hardships. Where possible, provide ways for students to access course materials at no or lower cost, such as the Library’s electronic reserve, EZ Borrow/ILLiad, etc. Clarify if older editions are available and appropriate or whether the textbook is available to rent.

 

Instructional Methods

Indicate if the course is asynchronous (no set meeting times), synchronous (set meeting times), or hybrid. Provide a description of what this means for your course. 

Possible Instructional Methods: Readings, video-based lectures, individual activities, discussion boards, virtual Zoom meetings.

  

Course Communications

To facilitate communication, the university requires you to have and use an e-mail account ending in @temple.edu.

Example: My preferred method of communication is through email. During the semester, I will generally respond to emails within 24 hours of receiving them during the week and within 48 hours on weekends.

Students can generally expect assignments to be graded within _________ days of submission. 

   

Course Technology Requirements

You will need the following to participate fully in the course:

• A computer and/or tablet with high-speed Internet access. A smartphone alone will not be sufficient.

  Recommended Internet Speed: 8mbps download & 5mbps upload. You can test your connection at https://www.speedtest.net. Please note: Hard-wired connections are more consistent than Wi-Fi for Zoom sessions.

• A web-enabled video camera and microphone.

• Access to Temple University’s Canvas site and email server.

• Microsoft Office. A free copy is available to you at https://its.temple.edu/office-365

  

This course requires the use of Canvas, including access to materials and assignment submission. Some videos posted via Canvas will require the use of speakers. The instructor may utilize web-conferencing tools to deliver synchronous material. In order to participate in synchronous sessions (should they exist), you should have a computer, a webcam, headphones, and a microphone.

This course requires the use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). To access these materials, please log in to TUportal and look for the Microsoft Download link under TUapplications within the My Portal tab.

Students should check their Temple email daily for course updates. 

All students are required to comply with  Temple University’s Computer and Network Security Policies.

 

Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wi-Fi access, should submit a Student Technology Assistance Application in TUPortal and linked from the Dean of Students Support and Resources webpage. The university will endeavor to meet needs, such as with a long-term loan of a laptop or Wifi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access. The Affordable Connectivity Program is available to purchase discounted internet services and devices for qualified individuals. 

 

On-campus computer labs are available for student use. Here is a list of all of these labs: https://its.temple.edu/computer-labs.

Note that technology resources are available for students, including laptop and battery share. Some software is available for free download on the ITS Academic Support page. Other specialty software may be available for remote access through ITS.

  

Remote Proctoring Statement [if applicable]

Zoom, Proctorio, or a similar proctoring tool may be used to proctor exams and quizzes in this course. These tools verify your identity and record online actions and surroundings. It is the learner’s responsibility to have the necessary government or school-issued ID, a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection, the Google Chrome and Proctorio extension, a webcam/built-in camera and microphone, and system requirements for using Proctorio, Zoom, or a similar proctoring tool.

Note that faculty cannot require room scans.

 

Statement on Recording and Distribution of Class Sessions 

Include a statement on your syllabi about your use of recordings, permission to record class sessions, and any distribution of those recordings. See guidance on this.

   

Statement on the Use of Generative AI in This Course

It is important to clarify the parameters of acceptable use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Bard, Dall-E, etc.) in your course, as your guidelines may not align with those of other faculty. We recommend adapting one of the available sample syllabus statements for inclusion in your syllabus. Note: for assistance in making a decision on the acceptable use of AI in your course, see this decision tree on CAT’s EDvice Exchange blog or make an appointment with a CAT educational developer.

       

 

Grading Scale

A Range	B Range	C Range	D Range	F Range
A  93 - 100	B+ 87 - 89.49	C+ 77 - 79.49	D+ 67 - 69.49	F 0 - 59
A- 90 - 92.49	B  83 - 86	C  73 - 76	D  63 - 66
	B- 80 - 82.49	C- 70 - 72.49	D- 60 - 62.49

 

C- or better is required to fulfill the GenEd area requirement. 

This grading scale is an example - feel free to change it if you wish. Just make it clear and do not overlap grades. Please note that Canvas has a default grading scheme that will display letter grades to students corresponding to percentages. You may wish to disable or edit this in the Canvas Course Settings under "Grading Scheme" to avoid confusion.

 

Include your grading policy and the weight attached to any assignments or evaluations. This should include the instructor’s policy about:

• class attendance
• class participation
• late assignments

 

Weighting Details

• Assignments: %
• Quizzes: %
• Discussion Boards: %
• Participation: %
• Final Exam: %

Total = 100%

 

Assignment Descriptions

Please describe all course assessments here.

  

Course Minimum Grade

Although D- is a passing grade, a minimum grade of C- is required in General Education courses and, in many programs, courses required by the major.

For more information, please see Temple University's Academic Policies on Grades and Grading.

     

 

General Policies

All Temple University Academic Policies will be upheld.

The General Education Policies and Requirements details program expectations.

   

Attendance and Your Health

Students must attend and participate in classes according to their instructors’ requirements to achieve course learning goals. If you feel unwell or are under quarantine or in isolation because you have tested positive for the coronavirus, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructors to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as they can do so and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion when illness delays their completion.

 

Incomplete

A student will be eligible for a grade of “Incomplete” only if the student: 1) has completed at least 51% of the work at a passing level, 2) is unable to complete the work for a serious reason beyond their control, and 3) files a signed agreement with the instructor outlining the work to be completed and the time frame in which that work will be completed. The student is responsible for initiating this process and all incomplete forms must be sent to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs prior to the start of study days in that semester.  

Please refer to the following for further details: Temple University’s Incomplete Policy. (Policy #02.10.13). 

  

Withdrawal from the Course

If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is the student’s responsibility to meet the deadline for the last day to withdraw from the current semester.

See Temple University's Academic Calendar for withdrawing deadlines and consult the University policy on Withdrawals (Policy # 02.10.14). 

  

Statement on Academic Rights & Responsibilities

Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy #03.70.02).

   

Academic Honesty

According to the University Student Code of Conduct, students must not commit, attempt to commit, aid, encourage, facilitate, or solicit the commission of academic dishonesty and impropriety including plagiarism, academic cheating, and selling lecture notes or other information provided by an instructor without the instructor’s authorization. Violations may result in failing the assignment and/or failing the course, and/or other sanctions as enumerated in the University Code of Conduct.

 

 

Netiquette and Class Conduct Expectations

Include a statement about expectations for class conduct. The suggested language from the university is provided below.

It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse.

Treat your classmates and instructor with respect in all communication, class activities, and meetings. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea, but you are not to attack an individual. Please consider that sarcasm, humor, and slang can be misconstrued in online interactions and generate unintended disruptions. Profanity should be avoided as should the use of all capital letters when composing responses in discussion threads, which can be construed as “shouting” online. Remember to be careful with your own and others' privacy. In general, have your behavior mirror how you would like to be treated by others.

For more information, please visit https://diversity.temple.edu/.

  

 

Disability Disclosure Statement

Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a documented disability should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS), Ritter Annex 100, (215) 204-1280 or 215-204-1786 (TTY) or drs@temple.edu, to make arrangements.  If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact the instructor as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. Accommodations are not retroactive. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.

 
Information regarding accessibility for additional technologies is provided below:  (add/delete as appropriate)

 

• Canvas
• Zoom
• VoiceThread
• ProctorU
• Proctorio
• GoogleDrive
• Outlook
• Sharepoint

    

Technical Support 

For a listing of technical support services available to Temple University students, see the Tech Support page.

 

Live Chat or Request Help:  tuhelp.temple.edu.

Phone: 215-204-8000

Email:  help@temple.edu

Website: its.temple.edu

Location: The TECH Center, Room 106

 

 

Academic and Support Services

Temple University provides a variety of services to support you throughout your studies. Please take a moment to view these by visiting the Academic Support Services page.

The following academic support services are available to students:

• Student Success Center
• University Libraries
• Undergraduate Research Support
• Career Center
• Tuttleman Counseling Services
• Disability Resources and Services

  
If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. Notably, theTemple University Cherry Pantry and the Temple University Emergency Student Aid Program are in operation as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs. 

      

Continuity of Instruction in the Event of Emergency

Students are to register for the TUAlert System to be made aware of University closures due to weather or other emergency situations and follow all additional university-wide emergency instructions. Students can register for this system on the Campus Safety Services website. Students registered for the class will be alerted to any alternate testing procedures and submission of assignment requirements from the instructor via email.

Please note that online classes are generally not affected by campus closures.  

  

Privacy Policy

Please see the links below to become familiar with the privacy policies for each of the following: 

• Temple University
• Canvas Instructure
• Zoom

    

Course Schedule

Key Dates:

Include the first and last day of classes, the last day to add/drop, the last day to withdraw, days off, breaks, wellness days, etc. See https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar

The following dates are for the Fall 2024 16-week semester. For a 7-week semester, please refer to: https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar/2024-2025-academic-calendar

Monday, January 13th: First day of classes

Monday, January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes held)

Monday, January 27: Last day to add or dropLinks to an external site. a Full Term 16-week (1) course

Monday, March 3 - Sunday, March 9: Spring Break (no classes held)

Monday, April 28: Last day to withdrawLinks to an external site., Last day of classes

 

 

Sample Class Schedule

Module	Date	Topics	Readings	Assignments
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14

 

 

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