COURSE NUMBER:                            CREDIT HOURS:

I. TITLE:  (As listed in the current MSU bulletin.)

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:  (For existing courses, this must agree with catalog copy.  For new course proposals this should include a general description, a breakdown of effort---e.g. 2 hours lecture plus 2 hours lab, any required activities outside scheduled class time, and any prerequisites.  Courses graded Pass/Fail should be noted.)

III. PURPOSE:  (General statement of what is to be accomplished in the course and how it fits in the particular program of study—may be quite similar to the catalog description.)

IV.   COURSE OBJECTIVES:  (Specific goals, stated in performance terms, of what is to be gained from the experience.)

V. CONTENT OUTLINE:  (Topics of study—may be related to specific text book for any given semester but should be general when proposing a new course to eliminate unnecessary constraints.)

VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:  (Varies with type of course—i.e. lecture, recitation, problem solving, discussion, etc.)

VII. FIELD, CLINICAL, AND/OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES: (If not applicable, write NONE.)

VIII. RESOURCES:  (List any resources provided for the student in addition to or in lieu of standard classroom equipment.)

IX. GRADING PROCEDURES:  (Indicate if Pass/Fail or graded and advise student of all considerations in the assignment of grades.)

X. ATTENDANCE POLICY:  (State all requirements and/or expectations relating to attendance.  Refer to the Attendance Policy in the current MSU Graduate Bulletin.)

XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: (Be specific in defining academic dishonesty and listing its consequences. Refer to the Academic Honesty Policy in the current MSU Graduate Bulletin.)

XII. TEXT AND REFERENCES:  (List all course materials to be used.  This may be stated -- such as . . .for new course proposals.)

XIII. PREREQUISITES:  (Must agree with bulletin listing.)

XIV. STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Murray State University does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran's status in providing any educational or other benefits services of Murray State University to students or those applying for admission at Murray State University.  Murray State University attempts to provide equal opportunity in all areas of student admissions, financial aid, employment, and placement and provides upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities.