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3.00 Credits
This course examines in depth the characteristics of derivative securities such as futures and options contracts, repurchase agreements, and interest rate swaps. The course examines the markets for derivatives securities including the financial needs that motivate financial engineering, the creation of derivative securities. Particular attention will be paid to speculative and hedging strategies that employ derivatives, to financial futures and to the pricing of various derivative securities. Software proficiency in spreadsheet is required. Prerequisites -- FINA3100 AND STAT2110
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This course provides a deeper mathematical development of the financial models most frequently used in the study of financial mathematics. The course builds on the advanced valuation methods and hedging approaches for stocks, bonds, and financial derivatives. Models studied include advanced interest rate models, rational valuation of derivative securities, Black-Scholes option valuation, the arbitrage-free pricing model, and a brief introduction of risk management techniques. A prime knowledge of differentiation and integrtion is crucial and of differential equations is highly preferable. Prerequisites: ASCI3150 and STAT3150
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This course develops student's ability to use personal computers to produce pro forma financial statements and other projections of financial performance and financing needs. Applications software include a statistical forecasting package and a financial spreadsheet. A broad range of forecasting techniques are discussed as is the interpretation of economic forecasts provided by third parties. Decision situations will be modeled using techniques such as sensitivity analysis and "Monte Carlo" simulation. Prerequisites: FINA3000 and STAT2110
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This course expands students understanding of risk and presents practical methods for dealing with risk. Topics covered include identification of risks, evaluating extent of potential loss, and selecting a method for handling risk exposure. Methods such as risk retention and hedging will be discussed, although much of the class will be devoted to the use of commercial insurance to cover risk exposures. The course will cover the legal principles associated with risk and insurance, analysis of insurance contracts, professional and product liability, automobile insurance, insurance related to commercial enterprises, insurance company operations and government regulation of the insurance industry. Prerequisites: FINA3100 and 90 credits
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This course studies the management of financial institutions including commercial banks, thrift institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, and others. Topics include the impact of public policies and regulations, profitability, liquidity management, investment and loan management, asset/liability management, industry and market structure, holding companies, and mergers. A bank simulation game is used to help students see the "big picture" of managing a financial institution. Prerequisites: ECON3400 and FINA3100
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This course constitutes the three-credit requirement for the Forensics Minor Program. Students have the option of fulfilling the requirements for this course by completing either a: (1) internship/ practicum experience; or, (2) research seminar relating to their area of forensics interest. Prerequisites: POLS2020, PHIL2000, and one from ACCT2070, CHEM2100/CHEM2150, ENGR4801, INFS2140, or PSYC3840
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3.00 Credits
This combines video, audio, and print to teach French in the context of French-speaking cultures. The courses are based on an innovative method that allows students to develop basic oral and written proficiency in French as they are exposed to French culture. Emphasizing grammatical principles, vocabulary, and oral expression at a level appropriate to students' prior study of or experience with French, these courses cover elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels and enable students to begin or to enhance their proficiency in French. Each of these courses uses extensive telecourse materials and may be available on an independent basis.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on themes dealing with locations and relationships of people and places, physical and human characteristics, cultural similarities and differences, human interaction and movements, and the affect regions have on people. Topics presented are relevant to students who plan to teach social studies in grades 7-12.
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This course examines the principles and processes of physical geography. The interrelationship of forces operating on the earth's surface that create typical associations of climate, vegitation, soils and landforms are reviewed in detail. As such, focus will be given to the principals and processes of cartography, earth/sun relationships, weather, climate, tetonics, and earth materials. 3 credits
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This course is a general introduction to physical geology for the science major. Properties of various mineral groups and of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are reviewed. Historical development of the science of geology is reviewed. Plate tectonics and the processes of tectonism, erosion and weathering are integrated to show how landforms develop. Earth's internal structure and its magnetic and thermal properties are reviewed. The fossil record and the geologic time scale are discussed. The distribution of the earth's mineral resources and its various geologic hazards are reviewed. Course includes hands-on demonstrations of topics reviewed in lecture and experimentation utilizing the analytical techniques and equipment reviewed in the course. The course is intended to support the academic preparation of those students pursuing a degree in environmental science or another related discipline that requires an understanding of physical geology. The course provides professional preparation for environmental scientists, geologists and other earth science professionals. The course assumes some basic mastery of biology, chemistry and physics. Students not majoring in the natural sciences may enroll in the course upon consultation with their advisor. Prerequisites: high school physics and chemistry Co-requisite: GEOL1015
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