1. What is a syllabus?
And why should I care?
See also: http://gradschool.about.com/od/survivinggraduateschool/a/syllabus.htm
2. What is a syllabus?
• It is a document with important messages from your
professor and the university.
• It is a list of information about your class.
• It is a calendar of assignments.
3. Why should I care?
• It can help you plan your life.
• The syllabus is a contract that everyone must
follow.
The main reason you should care:
The syllabus tells you how to succeed.
4. What is in a syllabus?
Course Information
List of Materials and Books
Policies
Calendar of Study
List of Assignments / Grading Formula
5. Basic
Information
• Contact Information
The professor’s office location,
office hours, phone number,
and e-mail address.
• Information about the Course
Course name, number, meeting
times, number of credits
6. List of Materials and Books
• Required Readings
Textbook, supplemental books,
and articles are listed.