7 Important Course Documents at Niagara College

Each course in your program of study is defined by two very important documents:

1. Course Outline

The Course Outline describes the specific skills that you need to acquire in a course to be successful. In the Outline, these are referred to as course outcomes, course objectives, and essential employability skills and your professor will structure their teaching and evaluations to help you develop them.

Course outlines also include lots of other important information, such as a course description, any pre- and co-requisites, an overview of evaluation types, a list of required textbooks or resources, and more.  

 

To learn more about course outlines and to download any outlines for your program, visit this website and use the Course Outline Lookup tool

2. Teaching and Learning Plan (TLP) 

The Teaching and Learning Plan, commonly referred to as a TLP, is your roadmap for success in a course!  Every course you take at NC will have a TLP that has been created by your professor.

The format and structure of each TLP may differ slightly from professor to professor, but they should all contain the following information: 

  • Your professor’s name and contact information
  • A class schedule and location, including lecture, seminar, lab, studio, off-site and/or online class meetings
  • A schedule of topics, required and recommended readings or resources, homework assignments and other learning activities, organized by class, by week or by course unit
  • A detailed breakdown of assignments and evaluations, including type, percentage weighting and due dates
  • While not a mandatory element, your TLP may also include descriptions of important program and course policies (i.e. late or missed assignment policy, class cancellation, attendance and lateness) and links to key student resources (i.e. the Library and Learning Commons, Health Wellness and Accessibility Services, Indigenous Education@NC)

 

Key Takeaway

Review each TLP carefully!  It will help you to understand your professor’s expectations and will assist you in planning your schedule and setting your priorities.

Your TLP will be posted to your Blackboard course site by the first day of classes. It can be found in the Course Information section.

Further Information

See the Navigating a Blackboard Course and Accessing Course Content chapter of this guide for more information on finding your TLP in Blackboard. 

 

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