General Information - Course Syllabus Template - Online Course Policies & Requirements

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General Information section for an online course syllabus covering professor information, course description and purpose, and measurable course objectives. It outlines course awards and provides important guidance on policies, including expected student conduct, academic integrity, and reference links to FIU policy resources. The template also specifies technical requirements related to computer literacy, accessibility and accommodations via the Disability Resource Center, privacy statements for partner and vendor tools, and web accessibility information to support inclusive participation.

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CategoryPresentations

FormatDOCX

Pages9

Reading Time3 min

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General Information

Professor Information

Course Description and Purpose

Course Objectives

Course Awards

Important Information

Policies

Technical Requirements and Skills

Accessibility and Accommodation

Web Accessibility Statements for Partners and Vendors

Academic Misconduct Statement

General Information Professor Information Course Description and Purpose Course Description and Purpose. Course Objectives Upon completing this course, students will be able to: Identify... Compare... Evaluate... Create... Course Awards Course Awards. Important Information Policies Please review the HYPERLINK "https://online.fiu.edu/html/canvas/policies/" \t "_blank" FIU's Policies webpage. The policies webpage contains essential information regarding guidelines relevant to all courses at FIU, as well as additional information about acceptable netiquette for online courses. For additional information, please visit HYPERLINK "https://policies.fiu.edu/" \t "_blank" FIU's Policy and Procedure Library. As a member of the FIU community you are expected to be knowledgeable about the behavioral expectations set forth in the HYPERLINK "https://studentaffairs.fiu.edu/get-support/student-conduct-and-academic-integrity/student-conduct-and-honor-code/index.php" \t "_blank" FIU Student Conduct and Honor Code. Technical Requirements and Skills One of the greatest barriers to taking an online course is a lack of basic computer literacy. By computer literacy, we mean being able to manage and organize computer files efficiently and learning to use your computer's operating system and software quickly and easily. Keep in mind that this is not a computer literacy course, but students enrolled in online courses are expected to have moderate proficiency using a computer. Please go to the HYPERLINK "https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/experience/what-is-required.php" \t "_blank" What's Required webpage to find out more information on this subject. Privacy Policy Statements for Partners and Vendors HYPERLINK "https://www.instructure.com/policies/privacy/" \t "_blank" Canvas HYPERLINK "https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/" \t "_blank" Microsoft HYPERLINK "https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html" \t "_blank" Adobe HYPERLINK "https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en" \t "_blank" Google HYPERLINK "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7671399?p=privacy_guidelines&hl=en&visit_id=637250182218140375-1657741717&rd=1" \t "_blank" YouTube HYPERLINK "https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy" \t "_blank" LinkedIn HYPERLINK "https://www.proctoru.com/privacy-policy" \t "_blank" ProctorU HYPERLINK "https://honorlock.com/student-privacy-statement/" HonorLock HYPERLINK "https://guides.turnitin.com/Privacy_and_Security" \t "_blank" Turnitin HYPERLINK "https://openstax.org/privacy-policy" \t "_blank" OpenStax HYPERLINK "https://zoom.us/privacy" \t "_blank" Zoom HYPERLINK "http://www.respondus.com/about/privacy.shtml" \t "_blank" Respondus LockDown Browser Please visit our HYPERLINK "https://online.fiu.edu/html/canvas/mastertemplate/technical-requirements/" \t "_blank" Technical Requirements webpage for additional information. Accessibility and Accommodation The Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The DRC provides FIU students with disabilities the necessary support to successfully complete their education and participate in activities available to all students. If you have a diagnosed disability and plan to utilize academic accommodations, please contact the Center at 305-348-3532 or visit them at the Graham Center GC 190. For additional assistance please contact FIU's HYPERLINK "http://drc.fiu.edu/" \t "_blank" Disability Resource Center. Web Accessibility Statements for Partners and Vendors HYPERLINK "https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061" \t "_blank" Canvas HYPERLINK "https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trustcenter/compliance/accessibility" \t "_blank" Microsoft HYPERLINK "https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html" \t "_blank" Adobe HYPERLINK "https://www.google.com/accessibility/" \t "_blank" Google HYPERLIN

FAQs

What content does the General Information section include?

It includes professor information, course description and purpose, course objectives, and course awards.

What policies and conduct expectations are referenced in the syllabus template?

The template points to FIU policies, acceptable netiquette for online courses, and the Student Conduct and Honor Code for expected behavior.

What technical requirements are students expected to meet?

Students are expected to have moderate computer proficiency, including the ability to manage and organize computer files and use operating systems and software effectively.

How does the template address accessibility, accommodations, and privacy?

It explains how the Disability Resource Center supports students with diagnosed disabilities and includes privacy policy statements for partner and vendor tools, along with web accessibility statements.

Sep 1, 2026

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