NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Introduction to Accounting
Course prefix, number, and section number: ACNT 1303 Section 330
Semester/Year of course: Summer 2025
Semester start and end dates: June 9, 2025 – August 14, 2025
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online
Class meeting location, days, and times: NA
Lab meeting location, days, and times: NA
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: 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 prerequisites: None
Required course materials: College Accounting, 1e by Weygandt, Kimmel, Martin, Mitchell with Wiley Plus access.
- Students are required to register and obtain course materials by the official date of records. Students who fail to do so, may be dropped from the course.
- Purchasing materials directly from the publisher is less expensive, purchasing from other sources will cost more. Purchasing directly should cost approximately $109.95. Current pricing from the bookstore is currently $169.05.
- WileyPLUS access grants a 14-day free trial period. This trial is available during the initial registration process and is limited to the first few weeks of the term. The trial access cannot be extended.
Name of instructor: Hollie Henry
Office location: Virtual
Telephone number: NA
Email address: hhenry@nctc.edu (Canvas email is the preferred method of contact)
Office hours for students: Mon. – Thurs. 3:00 – 3:30, Sun. and Mon. 6:00 – 7:00 pm. I am frequently available on Canvas. Please email me there for the fastest response.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
- 9 Homework Assignments, 50 points each
- 9 Quizzes, 50 points each
- Zooms with Instructor, 100 points
- 8 Course Learning Objectives Assessments, 50 points each
- 4 Discussion Forums, 20 points each
- 4 Unit Exams, 100 points each
- 1 QEP Problem, 100 points
- 1 Program Outcomes Problem, 100 Points
- 1 Final Exam (comprehensive/mandatory), 100 points
Final grade scale:
A 90% - 100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F 0% - 59%
Late work policy:
Homework, Chapter Homework, Chapter Quizzes, QEP Assignment, Program Outcome Project and Exams (excluding the final exam) will be accepted after the due date for a maximum grade of a 60%. Late discussion posts will not be accepted as they count for your attendance grade. Learning Objective Quizzes are opened early and already due at the end of the semester so they will not be accepted after the due date.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: Academic Integrity Policy: 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:
- First offense you will receive a warning and a zero on the assignment without the opportunity to make it up.
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB (LOCAL)]” #20 on page 175.
Artificial Intelligence Policy:
1. Purpose
The purpose of this AI Integrity Policy is to establish guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies in this course. It aims to promote academic honesty, foster responsible usage, and encourage critical thinking and creativity among students.
2. Definition of AI Tools
AI tools include software applications, algorithms, or platforms that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as natural language processing, image recognition, data analysis, and more. Examples include chatbots, automated writing assistants, and machine learning models.
3. Acceptable Use of AI Tools
Students are permitted to use AI tools for the following purposes:
- Research Assistance: AI tools can be used to gather information, analyze data, and explore various topics relevant to course assignments.
- Idea Generation: Students may use AI to brainstorm ideas, develop outlines, or create drafts for their projects, as long as they contribute their critical thinking and analysis.
- Learning Support: AI tools can be utilized to enhance understanding of course material, providing explanations, examples, and practice problems.
4. Unacceptable Use of AI Tools
The following actions are considered violations of this policy:
- Plagiarism: Submitting work generated by AI as one's own without proper attribution is prohibited. Students must ensure that any AI-generated content is appropriately cited.
- Misrepresentation: Misleading instructors about the extent of AI assistance used in assignments or projects is not allowed.
- Completion of Assessments: Using AI tools to complete quizzes, exams, or any other form of assessment without explicit permission from the instructor is strictly forbidden.
5. Academic Consequences
Violations of this policy may result in academic penalties, including but not limited to:
- A failing grade on the assignment or project.
- A failing grade for the course.
- Disciplinary action in accordance with the institution's academic integrity policies.
6. Encouraging Ethical AI Use
Students are encouraged to:
- Reflect on the ethical implications of using AI tools in their academic work.
- Seek guidance from instructors when unsure about the appropriate use of AI tools.
7. Review and Updates
This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure it remains relevant and effective in addressing the evolving landscape of AI technology in education. By adhering to this AI Integrity Policy, students contribute to a culture of academic integrity and responsible use of technology in their learning journey.
Attendance Policy: As an online course there is no “Attendance” in the traditional sense of an offline course. Attendance is therefore not part of a student’s grade directly. However, attendance is necessary to satisfy financial aid requirements and for other purposes. Therefore, student attendance will be measured by participation in weekly discussion forums and submission of weekly assignments. Those students not participating on a regular basis will be deemed to not be “attending.”
Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: July 21, 2025
Student Learning Outcomes:
- 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
Core Objectives: Not applicable. WECM course
COLLEGE POLICIES
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
AI STATEMENT
Absent a clear statement from a course instructor, use of or consultation with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other similar technologies shall be treated analogously to assistance from another person, agency, or entity. In particular, using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam is not permitted. Students should acknowledge the use of generative AI (other than incidental use) and default to disclosing such assistance when in doubt.
When students use generative AI to replace the rigorous demands of personal engagement with their coursework, it runs counter to the educational mission of the college and undermines the heart of education itself. Artificial Intelligence, large language models, and other such technologies hold promise for deploying knowledge in service to others and accelerating the discovery of new knowledge. However, such technology poses new challenges to pedagogy and to integrity. Within the context of the teaching mission of the college and consistent with the Student Code of Conduct, the authority to define the appropriate use, study, and deployment of these technologies rests with the faculty.
Individual course instructors, in coordination with their divisions, set policies regulating the use of generative AI tools in their courses, including allowing or disallowing some or all uses of such tools. Course instructors will set such policies in their course syllabi and clearly communicate such policies to students. Students who are unsure of policies regarding generative AI tools are encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Teresa Laman
Office location: Corinth Campus Suite #170 Office #173
Telephone number: 940-498-6263
E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office location: Gainesville Campus 2100 Building Office #2106
Telephone number: 940-668-3357
E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu