SRJC Course Outlines

10/14/2024 2:43:48 PMBGN 155 Course Outline as of Fall 2024

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  BGN 155Title:  INTRO TO BANKING  
Full Title:  Introduction to Banking
Last Reviewed:12/12/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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Students will receive a comprehensive introduction of fundamental concepts and principles of the banking industry and related financial institutions. The course provides an in-depth overview of banking operations, financial products and services banks provide to consumers and businesses, including deposit accounts; payment processing; electronic banking; lending; financial planning; laws and regulations; and the role banks play in the modern economy.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Students will receive a comprehensive introduction of fundamental concepts and principles of the banking industry and related financial institutions. The course provides an in-depth overview of banking operations, financial products and services banks provide to consumers and businesses, including deposit accounts; payment processing; electronic banking; lending; financial planning; laws and regulations; and the role banks play in the modern economy.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of different careers within the banking industry.
2. Understand the multifaceted roles of banks.
3. Analyze and explain the operational aspect of banks.
4. Evaluate and compare various banking services.
5. Discuss the interplay between banks, communities, and the economy.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the historical development and evolution of the banking industry.
2. Comprehend the various types of financial institutions and their functions.
3. Explore the fundamental principles of banking operations, including deposits, loans, and payment systems.
4. Gain insights into the regulatory framework governing banks and financial services.
5. Analyze the importance of risk management and financial stability in banking.
6. Evaluate the impact of technology and digital banking on the industry.
7. Develop practical skills for personal finance management, including budgeting and saving.
8. Explain banking's role as an ethical member of the local and global communities.
9. Gain awareness of potential careers within the financial services industry.

Topics and Scope
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I. Banks as Service Providers
    A. Bank employees: roles and responsibilities
    B. Banks and their customers
    C. Banks and the community
    D. Bank competitors
    E. History of banks and their role in the economy
II. Banks as Businesses
    A. Banks as financial intermediaries
    B. Banks as business organizations
    C. Measuring and evaluating a bank's financial condition and performance
III. Deposit Accounts
    A. Deposit account products and related services
    B. Deposit account ownership
    C. Opening a deposit account
    D. Bank deposit regulations
IV. Payment Systems
    A. Type of payment systems
    B. The check payment process
    C. Check fraud
    D.  Laws and regulations
V. Electronic Banking
    A. The history and evolution of electronic banking
    B. Electronic transaction processing
    C. Electronic banking and businesses
    D. Laws and regulations
VI. Lending
    A. The lending function
    B. Loan categories
    C. The lending process
    D. Loan policy
    E. Laws and regulations
VII. Bank Regulation
    A. Regulatory agencies
    B. Review of common regulations - "Banker's Alphabet"
    C. Protecting customer information
    D. Fraud schemes
    E. Safeguarding bank assets
    F. Safeguarding the economy and the nation
VIII. Personal Financial Planning
    A. Financial planning process
    B. Insurance protection
    C. Investment services
    D. Retirement planning
    E. Trust services
IX. Business and International Banking Services
    A. Business banking services
    B. Business trust services
    C. International banking
    D. Laws and regulations
X. Building Banking Relationships
    A. Market-driven strategy
    B. Meeting customers' expectations
    C. Cross-selling and referrals
    D. The purchasing process
    E. Product development
    F. Laws and regulations

Assignments:
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1. Textbook readings and other readings as assigned (25-30 pages weekly)
2. Reading-based written assignments from assigned and individually chosen current events articles published in:
    A, Banking trade magazines
    B. Banking-specific websites
    C. General new publications on topics related to:
         I. Banking
         II. Banking management
         III. Regulation and law changes
         IV. Current trends
3. Summaries on financial services trade readings (optional), such as:
     A. American Banker Magazine
    B. ABA Banking Journal
    C. Journal of Money
    D. Credit and Banking
    E. InsideBanking
4. Written analysis assignments, including 1 of the 2 below:   
     A. Analysis of case studies of banking operations at various companies
    B. Analysis of a specific banking regulation or law as it pertains to a specific operational area
5. Presentation
6. Quizzes (3-15) and exams, including essay exams

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
30 - 40%
Reading-based written assignments; essay exams; summaries (optional)
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 30%
Written analysis assignment; presentation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
30 - 50%
Quizzes and exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Principles of Banking. 11th ed. American Bankers Association. 2014 (classic)
 
Periodicals:
American Banker Magazine
ABA Banking Journal
Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
InsideBanking

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