Bossier Parish Community College
Master Syllabus 

Course Prefix and Number:    HCM 205                             Credit Hours:   3-3-0

Course Title:    Risk and Insurance

Course Prerequisites:   None 

Textbook: 	REJDA, Principles of Risk Management and Insurance.  
Please refer to the BPCC bookstore for the edition required during your semester of enrollment.

Course Description:	 A study of pure risk and risk bearing, including insurance and non-insurance methods of handling risks; introduction to life, disability, property, marine, and liability insurance. 

Learning Outcomes:	By the completion of this course, students will have:
A.	Identified and explained selected methods of risk management. 
B.	Demonstrated their analytical and critical thinking skills.
C.	Explained how liability arises.   
D.	Compared and contrasted insurance organizations. 

To achieve the learning outcomes, the student will
            	 	(The letter designations at the end of each statement refer to the learning outcome(s).)	
1.	Explain the purpose of risk management and describe the various methods available to individuals and companies (A);
2.	Analyze the modern role of state and federal regulation of the insurance business as it relates to company solvency and consumer protection (B).
3.	List the functions of insurance and justify the existence of insurance for society (A and B);
4.	Identify various types of personal risk insurance (life, health, disability) and demonstrate the uses of insurance in managing the risk of families and individuals (A and B); 
5.	Illustrate how liability relates to risk management and insurance (A,B, and C);  and
6.	Evaluate the various organizational forms and operational mechanisms of insurance organizations (B and D).   

Course Requirements: 
A.	Class attendance (see the student handbook for attendance policies)
B.	Students are required to use our LMS and are encouraged to use the BPCC Library to research healthcare management topics and employment opportunities.

Course Grading: 

A.	Letter grades will be assigned based on a ten point grading scale (90-100 = ‘A’, 80-89=’B’, 70-79=’C’, 60-69=’D’, 0-59=’F’).
B.	Although Instructors may give other assignments, they will administer at least four tests, two writings, and a comprehensive final examination.

Attendance Policy:  The college attendance policy is available at http://www.bpcc.edu/catalog/current/academicpolicies.html

Course Fees: This course is accompanied with an additional fee for supplemental materials. 

Nondiscrimination Statement:  Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran's status, or sexual orientation in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

COORDINATOR FOR SECTION 504 AND ADA
Angie Cao, Student and Disability Services Specialist
Disability Services, F-254
6220 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6511
Email: acao@bpcc.edu
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Equity/Compliance Coordinator
Teri Bashara, Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Office, A-105 
6220 East Texas Street 
Bossier City, LA 71111 
Phone: 318-678-6056
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.