APPENDIX D

UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Handbook

APPENDIX D: COURSE SYLLABUS FORMAT

Instructor Name Course # and Name
Office Hour/Location (if applicable) Class Days and Times
Contact Phone # or e-mail or Contact Point
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO–LOS ALAMOS
COURSE SYLLABUS

Catalog Description
This must be as stated in the 2006-2008 UNM–LA catalog and/or the 2004-2006 UNM catalog. Description should list all prerequisites for the course.

Assessment
UNM-Los Alamos conducts ongoing assessments of student learning so it can continue to improve its curriculum to give you the best education possible. The mechanism for this assessment will be selected by your instructor and may include exams, projects or other assignments. The assessment will focus on the learning outcomes listed in this syllabus. The data from this assessment will be collected anonymously. It will be reported to the department, the Office of Instruction and posted on the web. The information collected will be used to make improvements to curriculum and teaching. This assessment is not a reflection of your grade and is not a grading exercise; it is simply an evaluation of how well students are mastering certain skills.

Course Objectives (Course objectives must be included)
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Learning Outcomes (Learning outcomes must be included)
At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to:
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etc.

Evaluation Criteria/Grading
Evaluation will be based on the following and weighted as indicated:
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            Etc.
These should be listed by the individual instructor. Also include specifics (i.e., policy on test re-takes, reduction in points, late assignments, extra credit, etc.)

Attendance Policy
Indicate (1) what you consider to be excessive absences and (2) penalties for missing class.

American Disabilities Act
In accordance with University Policy 2310 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor's attention, as the instructor is not legally permitted to inquire. Students who may require assistance in emergency evacuations should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow. Contact Accessibility Services at 505-661-4692 for additional information

Dishonesty Policy (Include a statement about academic dishonesty. A suggested statement is below)
Each student is expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in academic and professional matters. The University reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including dismissal, against any student who is found responsible for academic dishonesty. Any student who has been judged to have engaged in academic dishonesty in course work may receive a reduced or failing grade for the work in question and/or for the course.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, dishonesty on quizzes, tests or assignments; claiming credit for work not done or done by others; and hindering the academic work of other students.

Unexpected Class Cancellation (please include)
Due to difficulties in informing students in advance of a teacher’s illness or emergency, students who arrive for class and find the teacher isn’t there should wait 15 minutes (just in case he or she is simply late). After 15 minutes, students should go to building 1 to the front desk to seek information (Los Alamos) or to their corresponding on-site contact for other locations (provide). If there is no information, students should assume that class has been canceled for the day and are free to leave. When possible, the instructor will call or email students to let them know of a canceled class meeting.

Online Computer Account Policy (Please include if teaching online.)
COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER ACCOUNTS
Since this course is taught entirely online, frequent use of a computer is required. You must have access to a computer and to the internet, and you will need to be familiar with the use of a browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox. Access at least part time to a broadband (high speed) internet network, such as DSL, cable, wireless or satellite, is strongly recommended, since some of the assignments may involve audio and video clips. You can access a broadband network at many libraries and on campus.

Required Main campus account (NetID): Use this account to register for classes through MyUNM, http://my.unm.edu. This account is also used to read and send e-mail (your UNM e-mail address looks like NetID@unm.edu), print transcripts, check financial status, and check degree progress. You can access MyUNM by clicking on the “My UNM” link on either the UNM–Los Alamos web page (http://www.la.unm.edu) or the main campus web page (http://www.unm.edu), or by typing in the web address http://my.unm.edu. You must then login using your NetID and password. You will use this account to access this course via WebCT. You can access your UNM e-mail from your MyUNM page by clicking on the e-mail tab or e-mail icon. [You will also have a WebCT email account for this course that you will use only for communicating with other members of the class. Optional, if WebCT mail is being used.] You may forward UNM e-mail to another account; for information about how to do this, browse to http://fastinfo.unm.edu, click “Find Answers” and type “forward e-mail” in the Search by Keyword box. [You cannot forward your WebCT email.
Optional: UNM-LA campus account :This account gives you access to the Los Alamos campus network through any of the computers in the various computer labs on campus. These accounts are required for many face-to-face courses at UNM–LA, including English, math, computer technology, and others. You must have your main campus account before you request a UNM–LA account. Requests for this account are made at the computer in the lobby of Building #3 (Computer Center). UNM–LA campus accounts no longer have e-mail associated with them (see #1 above for information concerning e-mail). You do not need this account if you do not plan to use computers or the wireless network on the UNM-LA campus.
UNM–LA Wireless network: Wireless access is available as open (not encrypted) or secure (encrypted; login authentication with a UNM–LA computer account). To access the UNM–LA wireless network please see the instructions at http://www.la.unm.edu/Wireless/

Computer Account Policy (Please include for all face-to-face classes)
Local UNM-Los-Alamos students must have two computer accounts:

Main campus account (NetID): Use this account to register for classes through MyUNM (http://my.unm.edu). This account is also used to read and send e-mail (your UNM e-mail address looks like NetID@unm.edu), print transcripts, check financial status, and check degree progress. You can access MyUNM by clicking on the “My UNM” link on either the UNM–Los Alamos web page (http://www.la.unm.edu) or the main campus web page (http://www.unm.edu), or by typing in the web address http://my.unm.edu. You must then login using your NetID and password. You can access your UNM e-mail from your MyUNM page by clicking on the e-mail tab or e-mail icon. You may forward UNM e-mail to another account; for information about how to do this, browse to http://fastinfo.unm.edu, click “Find Answers” and type “forward e-mail” in the Search by Keyword box.
UNM-LA campus account: This account gives you access to the Los Alamos campus network through any of the computers in the various computer labs on campus. These accounts are required for many courses at UNM–LA, including English, math, computer technology, and others. You must have your main campus account before you request a UNM–LA account. Requests for this account are made at the computer in the lobby of Building #3 (Computer Center). UNM–LA campus accounts no longer have e-mail associated with them (see #1 above for information concerning e-mail).
UNM–LA Wireless network: Wireless access is available as open (not encrypted) or secure (encrypted; login authentication with a UNM–LA computer account). To access the UNM–LA wireless network please see the instructions at http://www.la.unm.edu/Wireless/

Make-up PolicyPlease give your policy on late work and make-ups. Be specific so that the student knows at the beginning what to expect.

Class Outline
Please attach your outline including dates and chapters to verify compliance with catalog/main campus requirements. Including assignments in this part of the syllabus is encouraged.

Academic Calendar - optional

Library Usage - optional

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