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Investment Principles
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Assessment
Exams and Assignments
Assignments & Projects
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Written communication skills
Basic quantitative and analytical skills
Functional areas of business (e.g., finance,
marketing, accounting)
Global awareness
Knowledge of Finance
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Assignments & Projects
Exams and Assignments
Exams and Assignments
Assignments & Projects
Exams and Assignments
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Homework assignment for each chapter includes two parts. The first part is doing the
assignment through the smart book (Learn Smart).This part will guide you through the
fundamentals concepts in your course. The second part includes some problem solving or
multiple questions.
Students are allowed to attempt the homework assignments up to three times between
the beginning of the module (Monday) and 11:59pm of Sunday so as to achieve the
highest score possible. However, your total score would be the average of the total
attempts.
If you do not complete an assignment before its due date/time, you will receive a zero for
it.
While you are working on the assignments, you might need help, so please do not start
working on the assignments on the due date. Allow yourself plenty of backup time so that
you can contact me for any questions you might have and so that I can have time to reply
to your questions.
EXAMS
At the end of module 1, 2 and 4 you will have an exam which covers the concepts and
problems in the module. Questions on the exam are reflective of the questions you practice
in your homework assignment, so please pay close attention to the lecture videos, textbook
and homework assignments, and make sure you understand them thoroughly.
Take the tests either from your personal computer or at the labs in COBE, UTRGV. Other
public computers may cause problems. If you prefer your personal computer, make sure it
meets all requirements. Tests will not be re-opened to you online. Predict and remove
technical problems right now.
GRADING POLICIES
There will be three exams for this course. No make-up exams will be given. All exams are
worth 20% each. Home works will be assigned throughout the semester. These problems
are designed to help students learn relevant material and will be turned in for a grade. Home
works are worth 30% of the final grade. Also, there are two mini projects which will be
worth 10% of your final grade (5% each). More information will be provided as the
semester progresses.
Points you receive for graded activities will be posted to the Blackboard Grade Book. Click
on the My Grades link on the left navigation to view your points.
You will see a visual indication of new grades posted on your Blackboard home page under
the link to this course.
Letter grades will be determined as:
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A 90 points or up
D 60 - 69 points
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B 80 - 89 points
F 59 or fewer points
70 - 79 points
DISCUSSION FORUMS
You will find the following discussion forums in the course Blackboard site:
1. General Help: Post any questions or comments you may have about course
mechanics or technical issues to this forum.
If you have a question about course content or mechanics, I encourage you to post it to the
General Help discussion forums. Doing so gives students in the course an opportunity to
help one another and allows everyone to benefit from answers to your questions. Of course,
dont hesitate to email me directly if your concern is of a personal nature.
2. Q & A Forums: Post any questions or comments you may have about chapter
content to this forum.
My role in Q & A discussion forums is that of a facilitator. I will occasionally correct
misconceptions and/or redirect conversations that need redirecting. I may also post
comments following the completion of discussion indicating my general impressions of the
comments and conclusions.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Online courses require your active participation. Here are some tips for success:
In discussion forums, you learn from one another by posting questions, justifying
your comments, and providing multiple perspectives. When you prepare for
discussions through thoughtful reflection, you contribute to your own successful
learning experience as well as to the experience of your peers.
Log in to the course frequently (at least several times per week) and check the
announcements. This will keep you apprised of any course updates, progress in
discussions, assignment information, and messages requiring immediate attention.
I will be using Blackboard tracking tool and discussions forum to monitor student
participation in the course.
NETIQUETTE
Netiquette describes the code of conduct for an online environment. It ensures respect for
others and prevents misunderstandings or unintentional offenses to others. The netiquette
described here is amended to ensure your success in this course.
When you are typing or submitting a response, do not use all capital letters (caps).
Caps is equal to SHOUTING YOUR MESSAGE.
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Online courses are typically just as time intensive, and may be more rigorous than
traditional courses. Many students claim that online courses require more time and
commitment. As you begin this course, you would be wise to schedule 8 or more hours
per week for studying materials and completing assignments.
Falling behind in this course is particularly problematic because the concepts we
cover are cumulative. This means that not becoming proficient with information and
objectives presented and assessed in a particular week can lead to low scores for that
week as well as in subsequent weeks.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
To participate in this online course, you should have easy access to a computer less than 5years old with high-speed internet connection via cable modem, LAN or DSL. To ensure
you are using a supported browser and have required plug-ins please refer to Supported
Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Blackboard Learn from Blackboards resource
page. You are expected to be proficient with installing and using basic computer
applications and have the ability to send and receive email attachments.
SOFTWARE
Virus protection
Microsoft Office
If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with
Blackboard you can:
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Edinburg Campus
Phone: 956-665-5327
COURSE DROPS
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade
of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter
grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be
aware of the 3-peat rule and the 6-drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes
may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that
undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate
career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count
toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to
students who take the same class for the third time.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability
which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic
accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services
to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an
appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However,
accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility
Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 8827374 (Voice) or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student
Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone
at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu.
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD
Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through
your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with
further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to
their grades.
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SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY
As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are
reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary
penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the
University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and
collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or
in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to
give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic
dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies
on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations
and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be
reported to the Dean of Students.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for
reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring
during a students time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic
violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course
through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at
www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty
and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment
that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from
sexual misconduct and discrimination.
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Objectives:
After covering the chapter, the Students should be able
to:
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3. Complete chapter 3 homework assignment by
11:59pm Sep 18th.
Objectives:
After covering the chapter, the Students should be able
to:
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2. Apply the Fisher effect to interest rates and
inflation.
3. Calculate risk and return statistical measures,
such as holding period returns, average returns,
expected returns, and standard deviations, ex
post and ex ante.
Activities and Assignment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Objectives:
After covering the chapter, the Students should be able
to:
Objectives:
After covering the chapter, the Students should be able
to:
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Objectives:
After covering the chapter, the Students should be able
to:
Nov 31 - Nov 6
Exam 2
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Dec 5 Dec 11 (Review and Please review the materials well before you start
working on the exam.
Study Day)
Final Exam is open from 8am Dec 12th to 11:59pm Dec
13th. You have only one chance to work on the exam.
Dec 12 Dec 13 (Final
Final Exam covers chapters 9, 10, 12 and 14.
Exam Week)
Note: While every effort will be made to follow the schedule and procedures presented here, they are subject
to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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