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Copying a Syllabus to a New Section

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eSyllabus allows for copying between sections and semesters.  There are two modes - Rapid and Normal.

Only submitted and approved syllabi may be copied.  If your department uses the approval process system, copying between sections is not possible until approved.

When copying a section in eCourses, the syllabus will NOT copy with it.  It must be transferred within eSyllabus.

Copying Content - Rapid Copy

In rapid copy mode all content is copied in one step.  No selections are possible.  If you only wish to copy some part of another syllabus use Normal Copy mode.

Step 1: Click eSyllabus in the target class (the one to copy into)

Step 2: Click Replace with a different Syllabus?

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

All published and approved syllabi with the same subject code as the current class will appear in the list.

Step 3: Select the term to copy from

Select the term code to distinguish between syllabi for this term and previous terms.  

Step 4: Click on the class you wish to copy.  An auto-copy dialog will appear.

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Once the dialog ends the copy is complete.

Section and instructor specific information never copies between sections nor does standard language except for custom components.

Copying Content - Normal Mode

In normal mode selection of specific sections to copy into the target syllabus is possible.  

Step 1: Click eSyllabus on the menu in the class you wish to copy into (the target course).

Fall 24 General Psychology - Google Chrome

Step 2: Click Import on the side bar

Step 3: Complete the Search Criteria

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Step 4: Choose the section to copy from by clicking on it in the list

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Step 5: Click Advanced (select content to import)

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Step 6: Select items to copy

  • Mark Do not import for those items to omit.
Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Imported sections will never import -- Instructor Information, Curriculum Vitae, Course Information -- even if it does NOT say do not import

Step 7: Click Finalize

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Step 8: Review Selections

Verify that selections are as intended.

To make a change click on the words Map Content

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Step 9: Start import

When ready click Start import of the following content

Import Content screenshot

Copying if finished when gold checks appear next to each section.

Click Close to finish

Post import Screenshot
Resetting an Import

If a course syllabus is copied in error, resetting is accomplished in a few steps.

Step 1: Click Reset on the side bar.

Step 2: Select components to reset

Click select All to reset all components or check boxes if only some components need resetting.

Those with locks can not be changed.

Step 3: Click Next

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

Step 4: Confirm reset of the following components

Prairie View A&M University - Simple Syllabus - Google Chrome

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