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Current and past course syllabi at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) are primarily accessed through the UTM Course Information System and the Timetable Builder . Students may also access syllabi via Quercus or by contacting specific academic departments, with formal descriptions available through the AskRegistrar portal. For more details, visit UTM Course Information System. Request for UTM Course Descriptions

6.4 Accessibility & Accommodation

At UTM, a course syllabus is an official document that details the structure, objectives, policies, and assessment methods for a specific course. Because UTM operates under the tri-campus system (alongside St. George and UTSC), its syllabi adhere to specific University of Toronto policies while also showcasing unique Mississauga campus initiatives (like the Mississauga Campus Experiential Learning Initiative). course syllabus utm

  1. Clear Expectations: It sets clear expectations for what you'll learn, how you'll be assessed, and what you need to do to succeed.
  2. Academic Success: By knowing what's expected of you, you can plan your learning, set goals, and stay on track to achieve academic success.
  3. Time Management: The syllabus helps you plan your time effectively, ensuring you allocate sufficient time for studying, assignments, and other activities.
  4. Communication: It facilitates communication with your instructor, as you can refer to the syllabus when discussing course-related matters.
  • Academic Integrity: Strict rules against plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and using AI (like ChatGPT) unless specifically permitted. Consequences range from a 0 on the assignment to suspension.
  • Accessibility (AccessAbility Services): Instructions for registering accommodations for documented disabilities.
  • Religious Accommodations: How to request deadline shifts for religious observances.
  • Late Penalties: Standard UTM policy is often 5% deducted per calendar day (including weekends), but always check the syllabus.
  1. Course Code & Name: (e.g., SSCE 2193 – Thermodynamics).
  2. Lecturer & Contact Info: Office location, email, and consultation hours.
  3. Synopsis: A 100-word summary of the subject.
  4. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): The most important section. (e.g., "CLO1: Ability to apply heat transfer principles to solve engineering problems.")
  5. Mapping to PLOs: How this course fits into your Program Learning Outcomes for accreditation (Washington Accord, etc.).
  6. Assessment Methods: Quizzes, tests, assignments, final exam, and lab work.
  7. Weekly Schedule (Lecture & Tutorial): A week-by-week breakdown of topics.
  8. Recommended References: Textbooks and journals.
  9. Graduate Attributes: Soft skills like teamwork and communication.

Does it explain how to succeed?

This bibliography lists the primary textbook (required reading) and supplementary materials. It often includes links to UTM Library (Perpustakaan Sultanah Zanariah) resources and online databases like IEEE Xplore or Springer. Current and past course syllabi at the University

Method 2: Departmental Websites