Principles of Bank Operation Syllabus for 2022-2023
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Course

BNKG-1303-001 Principles of Bank Operation

Prerequisites

Course Description

Overview of the fundamental banking functions and the role of regulation in the banking industry. Explanation of financial products and services to various markets.

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
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Student Service Center 117
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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** The electronic (e-text) version of the textbook listed below can be accessed with this purchased access code. This one code will be used to access materials for this course (Principles of Bank Operations, BNKG-1303) and the Financial Literacy course (BUSG-1404) in Fall 1, as well as the Word Processing (POFI 2301) course scheduled for Fall 2. Your instructors in each of these courses will show you how it is done. It's a great bargain for your course materials in these 3 courses.**

 

The U.S. Banking System, 3rd edition, Cengage Publication

 

Supplies

• Access to a computer
• Reliable access to the internet
• Storage media (Portable storage device with minimum of 4 GB capacity, or cloud storage solution)
• Microsoft Office 365/Access to Google Workspace

Student Performance

This course, Principles of Bank Operations, provides:

• An overview of fundamental banking functions and the role of regulation in the banking industry.
• An explanation of financial products and services to various markets.

At the conclusion of this course, you can expect to be able to:

• Describe fundamental banking terminology and the functions of credit, deposits, and payments.
• Identify the characteristics of banking products, services, and markets.
• Describe the role of regulatory agencies in bank operations.
• Describe the role of technology as related to banking operations.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

• Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may receive a 0 on an assignment; may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.
• The Faculty of the Business Technology Program reserve the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test or assignment by reproducing any specific section or the entire test/assignment in question.
• Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

Grade Calculations
Course grades will be assigned based upon the following criteria:

Grades scored between

89.5% and 100% = A
79.5% and less than 89.5% = B
69.5% and less than 79.5% = C
59.5% and less than 69.5% = D
0% and less than 59.5% = F 
 

Student evaluation is based upon the following categories of assignments and assignment weights:

• Attendance & Participation  -  10%
• Chapter Quizzes  -  25%
• Group & Individual Assignments -  30%
• Midterm Exam  -  15%
• Final Exam  -  20%

Attendance

All Week 1 assignments must be completed by Monday 8/29 @ 10pm, in order to be considered PRESENT in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.

• Check your email daily.  The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email address issued to each AC student. Your instructor will communicate important course updates, guidance, and hints via email.
   
• Establish the habit of reading/reviewing the textbook chapter(s) BEFORE you come to class on Wednesday evening. You don't have to know the material or fully understand what you have read, but you will be laying an important foundation. When we review the material in class, it will make more sense and both the in-class assignment and your homework will progress more efficiently.
   
• Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. The more effort you put into keeping on top of the assignments, the more you will learn, the more you will enjoy the course, and the more likely the workload will not feel burdensome.
   
• Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period. If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have been counted as present--before you leave class that evening. Excessive absence or lack of participation may result in failure of the course. Attendance is important because this course relies on quite a bit of group work and class discussion. You will find that you understand the material better, will remember details more easily, and will enjoy learning about this topic in more profound ways simply by showing up for class. I look forward to our interactions.
   
• Students should plan on spending a minimum of 4-8 hours per week on this course--outside of the classroom. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.
   
• Your instructor, Bowden Jones, may be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email bejones35@actx.edu.
   
• Emails are typically answered within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response within that timeframe, please resend your message as a reminder.

Calendar

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 22:            Fall 1 Courses Begin
August 29:            Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
September 5:        Labor Day Holiday (AC Closed)
October 4:             Last Day to Withdraw
October 13:           Last Day of Course
October 15:           Fall Break @ Amarillo College (limited services)
October 24:           Fall 2 Courses Begin