Course Syllabus

Principles of

Bank Operation

BNKG 1303

Course Description | Texts and References | Methods of Instruction | Course Grade
Internet Requirements | Course Components | Examinations | Course Rules 
| Attendance Policy | Children on Campus | ADA Statement
Course Competencies | Course SCANS
Spring 2002
Course Description and Objectives
Principles of Bank Operation - BKNG 1303 - provides a broad based and practical overview of the various elements impacting banking today.
BNKG 1303 is designed to
Develop the student's understanding of the inner workings of the US Banking system.
Develop the student's insight into the importance of commercial banking on the economy, the community, business, and the individual.
Enhance the student's understanding of negotiability. 
Assist the student in exploring and gaining an understanding of the competitive banking and Nonbanking substitutes available in the marketplace.
Aid the student in developing an extensive understanding of all aspects of banking to help prepare them for future job opportunities.

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Prerequisites
None
Texts and Other Reference Materials 
 Principles of Banking, 7th Edition, American Bankers Association - G. Jay Francis and Susan M. Siegel
World Wide Web - Resources
Methods of Instruction
Read Text - Answer and understand Study and Review questions
Complete all assigned material and email to the instructor by the appropriate time and date. 
Apply efficient web based communication techniques and research methods.
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Course Grade
 
Grade Component
Component Weight
  Chapter Research Papers(5)
25%
Chapter Study and Review Questions (1 per chapter)
25%
Mid-term Exam
25%
  Final Exam
25%
Internet Requirements
  To complete this course successfully, the student is required to: 
  a. Read the assigned chapters in the textbook.
  b. Read the chapter notes written by the instructor and visit assigned Web sites.
  c. Submit on-line answers to selected Study and Review questions found at the end of each session.
  d. Submit a total of 5 (five) Research Papers of two to three pages, type written and double spaced.
  e. There are TWO scheduled exams. They will be emailed to you as a Word Document at the beginning of the week in which they are due. They are due by Midnight of the day indicated below. Exams are 'open book' and are designed that you have a grasp of the basic material from both the text and the online notes.

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Internet Help is available at: http://www.alamo.edu/sac/tech-ctr/helpdesk/orient.htm
Course Components
 

a. Chapter Study Questions
You will pick the one Chapter Study Question - that you are most interested in - from those listed and fully develop a response. These will be emailed to the instructor by midnight the Friday of the session week. While answers should be developed fully, it is anticipated that each answer should be approximately one page in length.

b. Chapter Assignments
On sessions 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13 are specific Research Paper topics. ALL of these must be submitted by midnight Friday of the week indicated. While answers should be developed fully, it is anticipated that each Research Paper should be 2-3 pages in length.

c. Examinations
There are TWO scheduled exams. They will be emailed to you as a Word Document at the beginning of the week in which they are due. They are due by Midnight of the day indicated below. Exams are 'open book' and are designed that you have a grasp of the basic material from both the text and the online notes.

d. E-mail
Throughout the semester, E-mail will serve as a means of constant communication. Your instructor will send notices to provide you with current schedule reminders; any changes that might require your attention; and information about upcoming exams. You should email the instructor with any questions or for assistance with problems you may have in the course.

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Examinations
Mid-term Exam - March 4 - 8
Final Exam - May 6 -10

The mid-term and final exams will be emailed to you by Sunday of the week the exams are due.

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Course Rules

This course is being taught entirely over the Internet. As a result, it is critical that you keep up with the work and turn assignments in when due. Grades for Assignments and Study Questions are based on completeness, timeliness and references to Internet sources (this is an Internet class).

If you have a name change during the semester, notify your instructor immediately.

Exams will not be returned to you. 

Should you wish to review your exam, please schedule an appointment to do so. 

Any questions over grades should be resolved before that time. 

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Make-up exams
Make-up exams will be allowed only in extenuating circumstances. Every effort should be made to take the test as scheduled. All make-ups must have the instructor's approval. If the make-up exam is missed, you must inform the instructor immediately. Should you not contact the instructor, you may be dropped from the course with a "W". Should you schedule a make-up examination and fail to appear at the designated time, a grade of zero will be assigned for the test.

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Attendance Policy
Because the primary mode of instruction is via the Internet and students will not attend classes, the instructor will monitor students' submission of assigned materials on a regular basis. Therefore, if students fail to complete assigned work or major tests, they will be dropped from the course. In order to drop an Internet course, you must obtain a withdrawal form from the professor and submit the form to the Office of Admission and Records. 

A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a regular semester may be dropped by the instructor for excessive absences. Therefore, any student not submitting any of the required work by January 26 ( the equivalent of 6 classroom hours) will be dropped from the course with a grade of "W". 

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Academic Dishonesty
Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. 

For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

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Children on Campus Policy

Students are urged not to bring children to class. Children and other visitors cannot be accommodated.

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ADA Statement
ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations -- San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 210/208-8051. Address: Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. A, San Antonio, Texas 78204. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the San Antonio College DisABILITY Support Services at 733-2347

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Course Competencies 

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to (contingent upon specific modules completed) to explain the importance of full-service commercial banking as it affects the economy, the community, business and the individual; describe the three major functions of commercial banks and their interrelationship; list the various products and services banks offer governments, business, individuals and correspondents; contrast between demand and time deposits; illustrate the various types of bank loans and investments; explain the concepts of liquidity, safety, and income; and identify various banking regulations and regulatory agencies. 

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Course SCANS 
The following SCANS will be taught in this course: 
  • Acquires and evaluates information (C11)
  • Interprets and communicates information (C13)
  • Reading (F1)
  • Writing (F2)
  • Mathematics (F4)
  • Listening (F5)
  • Speaking (F6)
  • Creative thinking (F7)
  • Decision making (F8)
  • Problem solving (F9)
  • Seeing things in the mind's eye (F10)
  • Knowing how to learn (F11)
  • Reasoning (F12)
  • Responsibility (F13)
  • Self esteem (F14)
  • Sociability (F15)
  • Self management (F16)
  • Integrity/honesty (F17). 
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