University of Calgary Course Outline Template - Detailed
The template is an optional tool designed to help instructors provide students with consistent presentation of course information. The detailed template includes examples of how the required (**) and optional elements of a University of Calgary course outline may be structured.
The development of the templates was informed by consideration of best practices in instructional design, the content of several existing U of C course outlines, course outline templates used at other institutions, and, primarily, the course outline checklist that was established by the university’s Teaching and Learning Committee in 2014.
University of Calgary Course Outline Template - Basic
The template is an optional tool designed to help instructors provide students with consistent presentation of course information. Basic instructions regarding the content and suggested order of each course outline category are provided, in addition to several boilerplate examples that may be used.
The development of the templates was informed by consideration of best practices in instructional design, the content of several existing U of C course outlines, course outline templates used at other institutions, and, primarily, the course outline checklist that was established by the university’s Teaching and Learning Committee in 2014.
Course Outline Checklist
As per the Academic Calendar, unit heads are required to approve course outlines and confirm that the required elements are included. This checklist will support both instructors and administrators in their planning and approval processes.
