Pathways: Course Outlines

A course outline is a summary document of essential course information, which includes learning outcomes and evaluations in a standardized format. Your course outline is a primary resource for students to identify assignments, important dates and other supporting information.

What are course outlines used for?

• Credit transfer: course outlines are used to see if a course you took may be equivalent in learning outcomes, course content, labs, etc. to transfer to or from another postsecondary institution.
• PLAR: course outlines are also used to see if learning you have acquired outside of school, through experiential and/or non-formal learning, may be equivalent to a Fanshawe course for the purpose of obtaining academic credit.

1. Access the Course Outlines

Visit the Course Outline System to begin.

2. Filter Your Search

In the system, select:

• Institution: Fanshawe College
• Academic Year (e.g., 2022–2023)
• Program (optional)
  • Alternatively, use the Search function to find a specific course.

3. View the Course Outline

From the list of results, click the "View" button next to the course you're interested in.

4. Save or Print the Outline

The outline will open in your browser. To save it:

• Copy the URL to bookmark or share
• Or click Print, select Adobe PDF as the printer, and save the file to your device

Course outline not available?

• For outlines prior to 2004, contact the Registrar’s Office at records@fanshawec.ca
• For 2004 - present outlines not found, contact your Program Coordinator
• For credit transfer and PLAR questions, contact an Admissions and Pathways Advisor in the Advising Centre