Short Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

SHORT COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Introduction to College Accounting I

Course Prefix & Number:

ACNT 1303

Section Number: 

400

Semester/Year:

Fall 2018

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

40

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations and payroll.

Course Prerequisite(s): Recommended: BCIS1305 or equivalent.

Course Required Materials: College Accounting, 13/E by Slater. Prentice Hall. MyAccountingLab is required and is bundled with the textbook.  The course material is available at all NCTC bookstores.

 

A calculator.  Note – a cell phone calculator is not recommended.

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Vanessa N Jackson

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth

Telephone Number:

469.464.9733

E-mail Address:

vnjackson@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

ONLINE

7:30PM- 9:00 PM

CAMPUS

5:20PM – 6:20PM

ONLINE

7:30PM- 9:00 PM

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Define accounting terminology
  • Analyze and record business transactions in a manual and computerized environment
  • Complete the accounting cycle
  • Prepare financial statements
  • Apply accounting concepts related to cash and payroll
  • Prepare bank reconciliations
  • Correct accounting errors.

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Points Values

12

Homework Assignments

240 (20 pts each)

7

Quizzes

210 (30 pts each)

3

Exams

300 (100 pts each)

Various

Learning Objectives Assignment (required)

100 pts

1

Final Exam (Comprehensive, required)

150 pts

 

     Total Points Possible

1,000pts

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

 

See complete syllabus for course schedule.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 8, 2018.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1.  Failing score on individual assignment;
  2. Failing grade for the course;
  3. Suspension from the College.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

940.498.6238

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Ms. Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus

Telephone Number:

940.668.3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu