# PROCEDURES

1. Where feasible, one copy of every course that requires a Course Outline will be created and maintained on the College's LMS and serve as a Master Course Template.

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Referenced from: [Policies & Procedures](/pages/academics/policies/)

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SUBJECT

## PROCEDURES

1. Where  feasible,  one  copy  of  every  course  that  requires  a  Course  Outline  will  be created  and  maintained  on  the  College's  LMS  and  serve  as  a  Master  Course Template.

## A Master Course:

- a. will not be accessible by students.
- b. will serve  as  a  semester  independent copy  of  an  exemplary  course (see Procedure #A-28-PR-1 Using the College's LMS to Provide Access to Essential Digital  Resources  and  Learning  Activities) or  the  appropriate  portions  of  an exemplary or existing course which may be used as a template to initiate the creation of additional course sections.
2. Where appropriate, contain:
- a. a folder to house copies of existing or alternate versions of tests, quizzes, and student assignments.
- b. a copy  or  copies  of approved course outlines  (updated  yearly) and  course section information (CSI).
- c. information regarding the textbook(s), online websites or other resources.
- d. a digital  copy  of  the student  manual  or any Northern  College  owned  and produced course related learning materials that are intended to be provided to students.
3. Where appropriate and allowable through Canada's copyright legislation faculty are expected maintain a copy of PowerPoint presentations, course notes and other digital learning  resources. More  information  related  to  copyright  may  be  found  at http://libguides.northernc.on.ca/copyright/faculty
4. A file containing an explanation on how the Grade Centre is used to provide students information on course progress and grades associated with assignments, quizzes, test and projects.

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A28-PR2_Master_Course_Guideline.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A28-PR2_Master_Course_Guideline.pdf)</small>