Skip to main content

Syllabus: Managing Sections of Content

A course syllabus in CoursePlus is made up of individual sections of content. You can add any kind of section of content you want to your syllabus, but some sections are linked to the BSPH course system. Learn more about the different kinds of sections available in the syllabus.

When you click the New Section button at the top of the Syllabus Builder page, you can either create a totally new, custom section, or use a pre-populated section of content. 

 

How to Add a Section to the Syllabus

  1. Select Syllabus Builder under Content Tools on the main Faculty Tools page.
  2. Select New Section button at the top right of the page.
  3. If you want to create a totally new, custom section, select New Custom Section.
  4. If you want to use one of the pre-populated sections in the Syllabus Builder, expand the proper category and then select the button for that section in the list.
  5. If you are using one of the pre-populated sections in the Syllabus Builder, the following applies:
    1. The title is already provided but you can edit the title to fit your needs.
    2. Select the Show Example link if you need suggestions on what information should be provided for the section.
  6. If you would like to point students to another page (or file) on the web in lieu of typing content into the rich text editor for this section, put that link in the For this section, refer students to this URL field. If you want to point to a file in the Online Library in lieu of typing content into the rich text editor for this section, click the Select File button. Otherwise, enter the content for this section in the rich text editor. Always paste content using the Paste from Word button. 
  7. Select Save.

 

How to Edit A Section on the Syllabus

  1. Select Syllabus Builder under Content Tools on the main Faculty Tools page.
  2. Select the pencil icon on the right side of the section you want to edit.
  3. Make your edits.
  4. Select Save.

Important: Editing a course system linked section requires that the changes get approved before the changes are visible to students. The changes will appear as drafts until they are approved your departmental academic coordinator or the Committee on Academic Standards the Academic Coordinator.

Screenshot showing message that reads This will not be shown to students until the change goes through the JHSPH course system approvals process

As it may take a few days for the changes to be approved, make sure that all changes are done before starting the approval process.

 

How to Delete a Section on the Syllabus

  1. Select Syllabus Builder under Content Tools on the main Faculty Tools page.
  2. Select the trash can icon on the right side of the section you want to delete.
  3. Select I'm sure! to confirm the deletion.

Important: You cannot delete a number of BSPH course system-linked and default sections on a syllabus.

Related articles