[Assess the ability to apply backward design to develop a graduate‑level course syllabus: write measurable learning outcomes using appropriate Bloom verbs, align assessments and instructional activities to each outcome, produce an alignment matrix and a sample rubric for a major assessment, and justify choices with attention to validity, reliability, and formative vs. summative balance. Scope includes course description, assessment plan, grading policies, and evidence of constructive alignment appropriate for graduate study.]