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Course Description

Instructors are encouraged to write their own course descriptions based on what's in the BC Course Catalog and should include the following information:

What will students learn in the course (i.e., knowledge, skills, attitudes, as opposed to topics)?
Why will learning this matter to students?
How will the course help students develop as scholars, learners, future professionals?
What will students experience in the course (e.g., assignments, activities, etc.)?
What are the instructional methods, and how will they support student learning?
How does this course fit into your department’s curriculum? Are there any prerequisite courses?

TIP: Retrieve this information from the syllabus

If you are using the Bellevue College syllabus template and have completed it for this course, there are several sections that can be duplicated and included in your Course Description:

Course Description
Course Format & Meetings
Course Outcomes
How Outcomes Will Be Met
Grading (optional)