Course Format with Directions

0.Overview

Course Name	course name (include course number if a specific course at an institution)
Course Overview	course overview - description, intro/intermediate/advanced, required,elective
Instructor Contact Info	(omit for general course categories - e.g. CS1,CS2)
Student Characteristics	typical class size, student background, etc (omit for general course categories - e.g. CS1,CS2)
Prerequisites	Knowledge required to be successful in this course
Infrastructure	classroom, technology, support
Offerings	institution, instructor, semester

1. Learning Objectives

• objectives & prerequisites should be active, student-centered, specific, and measurable
  • the student will be able to...
• for the entire course, and/or for FOSS-specific parts of the course
• might include content & process skills
• might consider all levels of Bloom's taxonomy

2. Methods of Assessment

• what will students do in this course, and how will it be evaluated
  • Exams, assignments, projects, etc.
• should be tied to learning objectives

3. Course Outline

• major topics, events, milestones
• learning activities that can be adopted or adapted
• new learning activities that should or could be developed
• include links where appropriate
• reading assignments and supporting materials

4. Notes to Instructor

• Tips, suggestions, lessons learned (warnings)...

5. Moving Forward

• what next steps are desirable or possible for this course