What are the web browser requirements for the CourseBook?

The tool has been tested with Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, and Internet Explorer.

Google Chrome or Firefox are the recommended browsers for speed and compatibility.

Some users have reported issues with Internet Explorer responding slowly. If you are experiencing this issue, we recommend trying Google Chrome or Firefox.

Who do I contact for additional help?

If you need additional help or have questions about CourseBook, please contact the Provost's Technology Group at the following email address ptg@utdallas.edu. For telephone assistance, please call 972-883-6969.

How do I find a particular course section?

Try searching for a course number, title, prefix, professors last name (or NetID). Example search terms: "CS6366", "CS 6366", "ARTS", "sullivan", "abs991010".

You may combine multiple search terms to narrow your search results.

I can’t find a section for my class, what should I do next?

Try different or less restrictive search criteria. If you are still unable to find your section, it may not be listed in the database.

Try using the advanced search to enter predefined search phrases.

What are the steps to submit a syllabus with the Submit Syllabi web tool?

The basic steps to submit a syllabus are:

1. Select the "syllabus submit" tab.
2. Use the search capability within CourseBook to find section(s).
3. Click the [submit syllabus] action in the results list to indicate which section to submit a syllabus for. This will expand an upload window.
4. Use the file dialog box to find a syllabus document file on your computer. Select the file and press the “Open” button. The syllabus file will upload to the server. The file dialog box will automatically close.

Where can I obtain a syllabus template?

Syllabus templates are maintained by the UTD Academic Senate and approved by the Committee on Educational Policy.

Click here to open the UTD Academic Senate web page.

What are the required components of syllabi with regard to SACS?

The Provost's Technology Group Syllabus Editor checks each syllabus for four required components: course description, student learning objectives, calendars/outlines, and grading policy or rubric. If a syllabus does not have all of these components, then it will not be posted.

When are syllabi due for submission?

The general preference is to have the syllabi before the start of classes. Syllabi posted are available for viewing online to assist students in learning what may be expected in a course. However, syllabi and their revisions will be accepted after this time as well.

What file formats are appropriate for syllabi submissions?

The preferred file format is Adobe PDF, although Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ASCII Text formats are also acceptable. Submissions not submitted in PDF will be converted and stored in Adobe PDF format. Please keep a copy of original file after submission.

When will my syllabus be posted on the syllabus website?

Syllabi do not automatically post to the Syllabus Search website. Syllabi are individually reviewed and converted before they are made publicly available. The Provost's Technology Group attempts to review all syllabi within one working day.

What happens after a syllabus is submitted?

Each submission is reviewed to assure it meets SACS requirements. If issues prevent the acceptance of a syllabus, the section instructor will be contacted directly. Accepted syllabi are issued a unique identification code and posted on the CourseBook webpage.

How do I replace a syllabus that has been posted on the CourseBook website?

Simply resubmit a new version of the syllabus using the "Syllabus Submit" tab. If approved, your new submission will replace the existing syllabus on file.

How do I delete/remove a syllabus that has been posted on the Syllabus Search website?

Email the Provost's Technology Group Syllabus Editor at syllabus@utdallas.edu to request the deletion the syllabus. Please provide the full section address in your email.

Can posted syllabi be automatically posted into WebCT?

No. Only you and anyone you give permission can actually access your site as an administrator. As a result, we are unable to post the syllabus for you. However, once a syllabus is posted on the Syllabus Search website, it can be linked to with a unique and permanent web address.