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General Course Information*

Contact Information*

Office Hours

Credits and Prerequisites*

Bibliographic and Other Course Materials*

Course Description*

Student Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives*

Expectations and Resources for Student Success

Inclusivity Statement

Course Support and Supplemental Instruction

Mental Health and Stress Management Resources

Class Participation Expectations

Course Management and Policies*

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity, Academic Freedom and Building Trust in the Classroom

Circulating or selling class materials

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Attendance and Absences

Technology/Electronics Policy

Methods of Assessing Student Achievement: Assignments*

Weekly assignments/Homework

Assignments and Exams

Methods of Assessing Student Achievement: Course Grading*

Grading Practices and Policies

Grade Distribution

Grading Scale

Grading Rubrics

Course Schedule

Syllabus Formatting and Accessibility Tips

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Resources

Acknowledgments

Note: Headings with the “*” designation are required by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for all registered academic programs (see NYSED Program Registration Guidelines).