Introduction to the Course

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At the first class meeting of the term, every faculty member teaching a course should, among other things, introduce the students to the major aspects of the course. The entire period will be required; no classes should solely be given assignments and dismissed. Topics of discussion regarding introduction to the course should include the following:

• Announcement of the time of all meetings, including such requirements as laboratory periods, scheduled in connection with the class
• Statement of the prerequisites of the course; students not eligible for the course should be sent immediately to the Registrar’s Office
• Discussion of the objectives and the value to be derived from the course
• Discussion of the contents of the course
• Statement of the complete requirements of the course: textbook(s) and required library readings; number and nature of required reports, themes, and term papers; supplementary readings; types of quizzes/examinations to be used
• Explanation of method for computing the final course grade
• Distribution of a course syllabus containing course goals, a copy of the Elon University Honor Code, and relevant data from the items above
• Explanation of the Elon University’s Honor Code and how it will be applied in the course.
• Review emergency action information with students and encourage everyone to enroll in the University’s emergency text system.