On the first day of a course, instructors provide a document that contains the course objectives, the required books and supplies, the method for determining final grades and any specific course rules. it is called a?

A Syllabus

Explanation:

Syllabus is a Latin word meaning "list". In the modern English Language, it refers to the document that a professor gives in the first day of his class where he specifies the goals of the course, its contents, the books needed, and the grading policy.

Most universities require the first class to be used to explain the Syllabus so that students are well-informed about their course, and can set their expectations right.