Course Outline v Course Syllabus

Question 1

What is a Course Outline?

Answer 1

An official document approved by the college that defines the core objectives, required content, and student learning outcomes for a course. It remains consistent across all sections and serves as a guideline for what must be covered.

Question 2

What is a Course Syllabus?

Answer 2

A document created by the individual instructor that includes details on how they will teach the course, such as specific assignments, grading policies, deadlines, textbooks, and classroom policies.

Question 3

How does a Course Outline differ from a Course Syllabus?

Answer 3

The course outline dictates the what (the required learning objectives), while the syllabus dictates the how (the instructor’s approach to teaching those objectives).

Question 4

Who must adhere to the Course Outline?

Answer 4

Faculty must adhere to the Course Outline.

Question 5

What flexibility do instructors have regarding the Course Syllabus?

Answer 5

Instructors have flexibility in how they structure their class, as long as it aligns with the Course Outline.