What are the benefits of a course syllabus?

It establishes contact and connection between students and instructors by stating the objectives and goals to be achieved at the end of the course.
It sets the tone for the course by streamlining the content of the course.
It ultimately includes information that will facilitate the academic success of students.
It informs students of the course structure, goals, and learning outcomes.
It outlines a student’s responsibilities for success.
It defines a teacher’s duties towards the overall development of students.
It describes the materials/activities that support learning outside the classroom.