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3.00 Credits
An introduction to fundamental concepts of investments with an emphasis on managing an investment portfolio. Topics include risk and return, capital allocation decisions, investment goals and objectives, use of derivative securities in portfolio construction, and performance evaluation. The objective is to familiarize students with the theory of portfolio construction and discuss issues critical to making sound investment decisions. It is appropriate for students seeking to develop personal investing skills, as well as those considering a career in the area of investment management. Prerequisite: FINC 0207. (Formerly MGMT 0319)
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of money, the banking system, financial markets and economic activity. The course presents the nature of money and the role of commercial banking in an historical context, as well as inflation, budget deficits, the yield curve, the stock market, the gold standard, balance of payments, exchange rates, portfolio theory and the role of the Federal Reserve System in the U.S. economy. Prerequisite: ECON 0101. (Formerly MGMT 0320)
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with an in-depth understanding of all phases of insurance and risk management. The topics to be studied are basic principles, the nature and operation of insurance business, and the nature of risk and risk management. Included in these topics are property insurance; casualty insurance; life, accident, and health insurance; and group and social insurance. Prerequisite: FINC 0207. (Formerly MGMT 0326)
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3.00 Credits
Within a world regional context, the course offers an examination of the patterns and underlying processes comprising both the human and natural realms of geography. Course content deals with the earth, places, people, the natural environment, human-environmental interaction, and the movement of people, goods, and ideas. Special emphasis is given to achieving a degree of literacy in world locations and developing map interpretation skills. The course also introduces various topical specializations in geography such as economic geography, political geography, population geography, physiography, and urban geography.
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4.00 Credits
Physical Geography is the study of the spatial variations of the physical phenomena on the surface of the Earth. It focuses on the geo-systems of the Earth, including the four major "spheres": Atmosphere (weather, climatology) ; Lithosphere (landforms) ; Hydrosphere (water resources) ; and Biosphere (flora, fauna) . The human-environmental interaction is emphasized. Laboratory and field experiments will explore the various spheres of the Earth and include map interpretation, remote sensing analysis, atmospheric studies, geomorphology investigation, and other human-environment interactions. No prerequisite.
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3.00 Credits
(3) This course examines the history of planning, planning theory, and the specialty areas of planning including physical, social and economic planning. Students learn to identify urban and environmental planning problems, apply specific tools to solve the problems, and develop master plans. Topics covered include land preservation strategies, innovative zoning techniques for affordable housing, economic revitalization techniques, and grant-writing skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the interface between the human and natural environmental systems. Topics include: air and water pollution; forest and wildlife preservation; risk assessments of floods and other hazards; urban climatology; and various techniques of environmental assessment.
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3.00 Credits
A regional geographic study of physical, economic, cultural and political patterns of Europe. Population patterns will be evaluated via sequent occupance studies. Assets and liabilities of individual states will be evaluated and discussed in an attempt to promote a better appreciation of the geographic structure of Europe.
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3.00 Credits
A regional, physical and cultural geographic survey of Africa. A study of the distribution of land and people, physical environment, resources, settlement, and economic development. Special emphasis will be given to cultural elements. A geographic interpretation of the political and economic problems of emerging African States will be considered. Prerequisite: GARP 0101.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the unique qualities of housing, the changing role of the government in housing, the major factors in the provision of housing, and the success and failure of housing programs. Programs to be reviewed include homeownership tax credits, public hosing, housing vouchers, and mixed-income developments, particularly as they are affected by issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, family composition, age and/or sexual orientation.
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