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Writing/Revising the Course Writing/Revising the Course Outline: Outline:

Something for EveryoneSomething for Everyone

Curriculum Institute 2003Curriculum Institute 2003Yula Flournoy, Mt. San Jacinto CollegeYula Flournoy, Mt. San Jacinto College

Theresa Frongia, Santa Rosa Junior CollegeTheresa Frongia, Santa Rosa Junior College

Academic Senate Curriculum Committee 2002-2003:Academic Senate Curriculum Committee 2002-2003:Kate Clark; Glenn Y. Yoshida; Yula Flournoy; Virginia Kate Clark; Glenn Y. Yoshida; Yula Flournoy; Virginia

McKee-Leone; Rita Ramirez Dean-Land; Michelle Pilati; McKee-Leone; Rita Ramirez Dean-Land; Michelle Pilati; Barbara Hollowell; Rita Dean Land; Dan CrumpBarbara Hollowell; Rita Dean Land; Dan Crump

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IntroductionIntroduction

Writing and revising course outlines that will Writing and revising course outlines that will work for you, your students, your college, work for you, your students, your college, and the world.and the world.

Or……Or……

What’s the big deal, anyway?What’s the big deal, anyway?

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All quotes are fromAll quotes are from “Components of a Model Course “Components of a Model Course

Outline of Record” Outline of Record” November, 1995November, 1995

and will appear in and will appear in orangeorange

Available on the Academic Senate Website atAvailable on the Academic Senate Website athttp://www.academicsenate.cc.ca.us/Publications/Papers/Model_outline.htm

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What is a course outline?What is a course outline? This is a contractual agreement between the This is a contractual agreement between the

instructor, the institution and the student.instructor, the institution and the student. It is a matter of public record.It is a matter of public record. All instructors should have a copy of the All instructors should have a copy of the

course outlines for the courses they teach.course outlines for the courses they teach. The outlines also are used by many people The outlines also are used by many people

outside of the institution.outside of the institution. The syllabus is for personality, the course The syllabus is for personality, the course

outline is for real.outline is for real.

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Components of a Course Components of a Course Outline Outline

The Basics: title, number, amount of unitsThe Basics: title, number, amount of units Catalog Description; Need/Justification; Catalog Description; Need/Justification; Prerequisite(s), Prerequisite(s),

Corequisites, AdvisoryCorequisites, Advisory; ; Short Description for the class Short Description for the class scheduleschedule

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Course ContentCourse Content TextbooksTextbooks Methods of InstructionMethods of Instruction Methods of EvaluationMethods of Evaluation Examples of Assignments Examples of Assignments

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The BasicsThe Basics

TitleTitle NumberNumber Amount of unitsAmount of units

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 The Basics: title, number, amount of units

1. Course Title: Managerial Accounting-Principles of Accounting II   

2. Course Number: ACCT 1253. Total Semester Units: 3.0

Total units lecture: 3.0Total units lab: 0.0Total semester hours (range): 48-54

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The Set UpThe Set Up Catalog Description Catalog Description

– Identify target audience.Identify target audience. (Revised 08/13/04 ams)(Revised 08/13/04 ams)

– State overview of the course.State overview of the course. (Revised 08/13/04 ams)(Revised 08/13/04 ams)

Need/Justification Need/Justification – State fulfillment of degree, certificate, transfer or State fulfillment of degree, certificate, transfer or

other need.other need.– Distinguish purpose as related to similar courses.Distinguish purpose as related to similar courses.– Clearly state goals to allow evaluation of objectives.Clearly state goals to allow evaluation of objectives.

Prerequisite(s), Corequisites, AdvisoryPrerequisite(s), Corequisites, Advisory Short Description for the class scheduleShort Description for the class schedule

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 The Set Up

Catalog Description: (75 words or less)This elective course, intended for students with basic electronic spreadsheet skills, is an introduction to the structure of managerial accounting. Topics covered include cost analysis, cost behavior, budgeting, overhead, international accounting, cash flow analysis, differential analysis, and the use of electronic spreadsheets and other computer tools in solving accounting problems.

Need/Justification: (brief summary of the need for the course as it relates to the mission of the college)

Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. This course is needed to help prepare our students for further studies in accounting and/or a career in business.

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 The Set Up continues…The Set Up continues…

Prerequisite(s), Corerequisites, Advisory: (list course(s) and competencies needed upon entering or in tandem with course to be taken)

Information in this section will only be entered into database only upon the board approval of the prerequisite/corequisite/advisory

Prerequisite: ACCT 124 - Financial Accounting-Principles of Accounting I

Advisory: CAPP 122A - Using Microsoft Excel 2000-Level 1Short Description for the class schedule: (25 words) (Revised 08/13/04 ams)

 An introduction to the use of accounting data in making operating, investing, and financing decisions for a service, merchandising, or manufacturing business.

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives State in measurable terms what students will be able to do: State in measurable terms what students will be able to do:

"upon completion of the course the student should be able "upon completion of the course the student should be able to...."to...."

Be concise but complete: ten is too many; one is not enough.Be concise but complete: ten is too many; one is not enough. Use verbs showing analysis: rather than "understand," Use verbs showing analysis: rather than "understand,"

"identify" or "describe" say "explain" or "compare and "identify" or "describe" say "explain" or "compare and contrast."contrast."

Adequately cover theory, principles, and concepts. Use skills Adequately cover theory, principles, and concepts. Use skills and applications to reinforce and develop concepts. Don't and applications to reinforce and develop concepts. Don't add concepts to supplement skills.add concepts to supplement skills.

Be broad and introductory in scope, not too advanced, Be broad and introductory in scope, not too advanced, narrow, or specific.narrow, or specific.

    Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

A. Apply major accounting concepts and principles within the corporate managerial structure.

B. Assemble and process managerial accounting data into information that is useful in making internal business decisions.

C. Narrow the scope of available managerial accounting data to that which is relevant to a particular internal business decision.

D. Compile and evaluate common managerial accounting reports used in service, merchandising, and manufacturing businesses.

E. Solve common managerial accounting problems with the use of electronic spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3.

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Course ContentCourse Content

Compile a complete list of all topics taught Compile a complete list of all topics taught in the course.in the course.

Arrange the list by topic with sub-headings; Arrange the list by topic with sub-headings; half a page is not enough.half a page is not enough.

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 Course Content

A. The statement of cash flows B. Cash flow analysisC. Cost concepts and terminologyD. Job order costingE. Process costingF. Cost behaviorG. Cost-volume-profit analysisH. Production budgetingI. Cash budgetingJ. Standard costingK. Overhead cost

management

L. Activity-based costingM.Performance evaluation

for decentralized operations

N. Differential analysisO. Capital investment

analysisP. Discounted cash flow

analysis

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Textbook(s)Textbook(s)

The text needs to be at the same level as the The text needs to be at the same level as the course.course.

Include text (with date of publication and Include text (with date of publication and ISBN#) ISBN#) (Revised 08/13/04 ams)(Revised 08/13/04 ams) and other instructional and other instructional material.material.

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 Textbook(s)

o Required: Warren/Reeve/Fess (Author)Financial and Managerial Accounting (Title)Southwestern (Publisher) 7th or most current (Edition and Year) 1990 (ISBN#) 0324188013 (Revised 08/13/04 ams)

o Supplemental: (Author) (Title) (Publisher) (Edition and Year)

o Other Reference Materials/Supplies  WebTutor Advantage for Blackboard

3 ½ in floppy diskettes or other removable magnetic or optical storageFour-function calculator (financial calculator recommended)

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Methods of InstructionMethods of Instruction Use methods appropriate to the objectives. If an Use methods appropriate to the objectives. If an

objective is self-criticism of original work, lecture as a objective is self-criticism of original work, lecture as a method is not enough. method is not enough.

Types or examples of methods of instruction as well as Types or examples of methods of instruction as well as assignments and how they are evaluated [see below] are assignments and how they are evaluated [see below] are required. If all instructors agree, the course outline may required. If all instructors agree, the course outline may show just one teaching pattern. However, instructors show just one teaching pattern. However, instructors have the academic freedom to choose how they will have the academic freedom to choose how they will achieve course objectives. If other methods are used, achieve course objectives. If other methods are used, options should be described fully. Detail may be options should be described fully. Detail may be reduced by attaching syllabi with enough information to reduced by attaching syllabi with enough information to evaluate instructional methodology.evaluate instructional methodology.

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 Methods of InstructionMethods of Instruction

Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to the following:

Lecture and evaluation of accounting concepts and principles within the corporate managerial structure.

Individual and group assembly and processing of managerial accounting data into information that is useful and relevant in making internal business decisions.

Individual and group compilation and evaluation of common managerial accounting reports using the whiteboard, overhead projector, or instructional computer.

Reinforcement of managerial accounting concepts and terminology using Blackboard 5 or similar Internet courseware.

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Methods of EvaluationMethods of Evaluation This section should be substantively related to the This section should be substantively related to the

stated objectives of the course. stated objectives of the course. The evaluation must clearly show that critical The evaluation must clearly show that critical

thinking skills are required. thinking skills are required. Types or examples should be extensive enough to Types or examples should be extensive enough to

show that all course objectives are evaluated.show that all course objectives are evaluated. Statements in this section should clearly show the Statements in this section should clearly show the

basis for grading. For example, "term paper shows basis for grading. For example, "term paper shows topic coverage, basis of comparison, and critical topic coverage, basis of comparison, and critical analysis." analysis."

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 Methods of EvaluationMethods of Evaluation

A student's grade shall be determined by the instructor using multiple measures of performance related to the course objectives. Methods of evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:

Completion of assignments that demonstrate mastery of major accounting concepts and principles within the corporate managerial structure.

Participation in class and group discussions to determine whether the student has mastered the major managerial accounting concepts.

Performance on quizzes and chapter examinations to determine whether the student has mastered the major managerial accounting concepts.

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Examples of AssignmentsExamples of Assignments Assignments Assignments should be directly related to the should be directly related to the

objectives of the course. objectives of the course. They should be specific enough to provide real They should be specific enough to provide real

guidance to faculty and clear expectations for guidance to faculty and clear expectations for students. students.

A description of the type or examples of A description of the type or examples of assignments are required. For example, rather than assignments are required. For example, rather than "term paper" state "term paper comparing and "term paper" state "term paper comparing and contrasting the social aspects of the hunting tactics contrasting the social aspects of the hunting tactics of two mammal species." of two mammal species."

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Examples of Assignments, cont.Examples of Assignments, cont.

This section must establish that the work is This section must establish that the work is demanding enough in rigor and independence to demanding enough in rigor and independence to fulfill the credit level specified. The nature of the fulfill the credit level specified. The nature of the assignments must clearly demand critical thinking. assignments must clearly demand critical thinking.

Assignments should be adequate to assure that Assignments should be adequate to assure that students who successfully complete them can meet students who successfully complete them can meet the objectives of the course. Appropriate out-of-the objectives of the course. Appropriate out-of-class work is required for credit courses. class work is required for credit courses.

Sample outline of Accounting 125Sample outline of Accounting 125 Examples of AssignmentsExamples of Assignments

Analyze marginal revenues and costs and prepare a differential analysis report to help management decide whether to sell rough-cut lumber as is, or process it further. Based on your analysis, provide your recommendation to management in a separate paragraph. 

Using variable cost analysis, determine whether to keep or drop a product line that shows a net loss on an absorption-cost income statement. Based on your analysis, provide your recommendation to management in a separate paragraph. 

Using discounted cash flow analysis and the present value tables in the appendix to the text, determine whether a company should invest in a particular asset given expected future cash flows and a predetermined minimum rate of return. In a separate paragraph, explain:· your assumptions about future rates of return· any qualitative factors that should be considered in making a final

decision.

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What is an What is an integratedintegrated course outline? course outline?

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives Course ContentCourse Content Methods of InstructionMethods of Instruction Methods of EvaluationMethods of Evaluation Examples of AssignmentsExamples of Assignments

These must all interrelate.These must all interrelate.

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Integrating Methods of Evaluation with Integrating Methods of Evaluation with Course Content and Learning ObjectivesCourse Content and Learning Objectives

Method of Evaluation:Method of Evaluation:– Performance on quizzes and chapter examinations Performance on quizzes and chapter examinations

to determine whether the student has mastered the to determine whether the student has mastered the major managerial accounting concepts.major managerial accounting concepts.

Course Content:Course Content:– Cost concepts and terminologyCost concepts and terminology

Learning Objective:Learning Objective:– Apply major accounting concepts and principles Apply major accounting concepts and principles

within the corporate managerial structure.within the corporate managerial structure.

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Integrating Assignment with Integrating Assignment with Learning ObjectiveLearning Objective

Assignment:Assignment: Analyze marginal revenues and costs and prepare a Analyze marginal revenues and costs and prepare a

differential analysis report to help management decide differential analysis report to help management decide whether to sell rough-cut lumber as is, or process it further. whether to sell rough-cut lumber as is, or process it further. Based on your analysis, provide your recommendation to Based on your analysis, provide your recommendation to management in a separate paragraph.management in a separate paragraph.

Learning Objective:Learning Objective: B. Assemble and process managerial accounting data into B. Assemble and process managerial accounting data into

information that is useful in making internal business information that is useful in making internal business decisions.decisions.

  

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Final Note:Final Note:

There will be additional models of course There will be additional models of course outlines on the Academic Website soon.outlines on the Academic Website soon.

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Helpful WebsitesHelpful Websites The second edition of the The second edition of the Program and Course Approval HandbookProgram and Course Approval Handbook

http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/aa_ir.htmhttp://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/aa_ir.htm Academic Senate Curriculum Website Academic Senate Curriculum Website

http://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/DevelopCurOutline/http://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/DevelopCurOutline/ModelOultine.htm ModelOultine.htm

For stylistic considerations For stylistic considerations http://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/DevelopCurOutline/Stylishttp://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/DevelopCurOutline/Stylistic_considerations.htm tic_considerations.htm

Elements of a model outline. Elements of a model outline. http://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/DevelopCurOutline/Modehttp://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/DevelopCurOutline/ModelOultine.htm lOultine.htm

Bloom’s TaxonomyBloom’s Taxonomywww.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/bloom.htmlwww.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/bloom.html

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More Helpful WebsitesMore Helpful Websites Course Outlines available on-lineCourse Outlines available on-line

www.msjc.edu/currcomm/www.msjc.edu/currcomm/www.foothill.fhda.edu/staff/century/www.foothill.fhda.edu/staff/century/www.miramarcollege.net/projects/leaguewww.miramarcollege.net/projects/leaguewww.palomar.edu/alpwww.palomar.edu/alpwww.pasadena.eduwww.pasadena.eduwww.lbcc.eduwww.lbcc.eduwebcms.sierracollege.eduwebcms.sierracollege.eduwww.santarosa.edu/curriculumwww.santarosa.edu/curriculum