The July 6, 2015 edition of Faculty Focus included a timely article on curriculum mapping and how the process and resulting map can (1) provide more relevant and meaningful learning experiences; (2) ensure that the required course outcomes are met; and (3) prepare students to perform successfully on their final assessment.

If you have a few minutes, the article, written by Vicki Caruana, is worth a read:

How a course map puts you on track for better learning outcomes

A sample alignment table is linked in the article but is also available below.