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University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
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B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
This is the heart of the syllabus. UTM places immense emphasis on Outcome-Based Education (OBE). The CLOs describe what a student will be able to do by the end of the course. Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC) – Located
Course Content and Schedule A syllabus outlines weekly or sessional topics, essential readings, and major deadlines (assignments, tests, presentations). This schedule helps students plan their workload and preview how the course progresses conceptually. Instructors often indicate which sessions are lecture, seminar, lab, or tutorial and note any guest lectures or required field trips. Create a Master Calendar Manually input every due
- Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC) – Located in the Library (Room 1073). The syllabus may explicitly suggest using RGASC for “essay writing support” or “math anxiety.” Book an appointment early.
- UTM Library Course Reserves – The syllabus will list required readings. Many are on physical reserve (2-hour loan) or digital reserve via Quercus.
- UTM Career Centre – Some upper-year syllabi (e.g., MGT courses, CCT courses) integrate career assignments. The syllabus will note a “Career Centre module” as a required deliverable.
- Office of the Registrar – For syllabus-related petitions (e.g., late withdrawal, missed final exam due to illness). Keep a copy of every syllabus from every course; you will need them for petition documentation.
- UTM’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office – If a syllabus fails to include accessibility or religious accommodation wording, this office can help you request an amended syllabus.
Create a Master Calendar
Manually input every due date from all your syllabi into a single calendar (Google Calendar, iCal, or a paper planner). Include:
Beyond logistics, UTM emphasizes the syllabus as a tool for learner-centered pedagogy. Modern guidelines from the Office of the Dean and the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC) encourage instructors to include:
Syllabi cannot be distributed to students (including via Quercus) until they are approved by your Chair through the Course Information System (CIS). For the upcoming year, aim to have your draft submitted by late August to allow time for the review process. Advice for Preparing Course Syllabi at UTM (Fall 2022)
