syllabus

/ˈsɪləbəs/noun

An outline of the topics that a course, lecture, or text will cover.

Example sentence

“According to the syllabus, the final exam covers chapters one through ten.”

Both plurals are accepted: 'syllabuses' and the Latin 'syllabi'. Course announcements use 'on the syllabus'.

Related words

pupilThe dark circular opening at the center of the eye that lets light in.learnerA person who is studying something or being taught.scholarA person who studies a subject deeply, or a student, especially one holding a scholarship.educateTo teach someone or give them training and knowledge.instructorA person who teaches a skill or subject.enrollTo officially sign up as a student at a school, college, or course.