****COLLEGE OF BUSINESS****
ACADEMIC SYLLABUS
FIN 2000 Sec. 387
Principles of Finance
Fall Term
INSTRUCTOR:
EMAIL:
WEBPAGE:
Jeffrey Bloom
bloom.jeffrey@spcollege.edu
http://www.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/357
OFFICE HOURS: Online
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
Academic Chair:
Dr. Jenice Armstead
Tarpon Springs Campus, BB150
Phone: 727.712.5230
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:
Basic Finance, An Introduction to Financial Institutions, Investments & Management,
10th edition (2012), by Mayo; Cengage, ISBN: 9781285912165
LIBRARY SERVICES http://spcollege.edu/libraries/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a survey of finance. Emphasis is placed on current problems of finance
and the development of basic principles. The major topics of study include the concept
of money, monetary and credit systems, money and capital markets, time value of
money, and characteristics of stocks and bonds.
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course the student will understand:
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The concept of money
Monetary and credit systems
Money and capital markets
Time value of money
Characteristics of stocks and bonds
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Course dates: 8/17/15 – 12/10/2015
Last day to drop and receive a refund: 8/21/2015
Last day to withdraw and receive a grade of “W”: 10/22/2015
Academic calendar: http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/
Financial Aid: http://www.spcollege.edu/getfunds/
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
Personal Finance, in general is a challenging subject that requires a lot of patience,
perseverance, practice and study to learn. This is an intensive course. It is
recommended to dedicate a minimum of 12-15 hours per week for the 8-week session.
Online and blended classes give the student a lot of flexibility in regards to study time
but it is imperative to get organized and set a consistent time per week to master the
learning objectives and complete the assessments of this course.
The learning process can be very demanding, but at the same time it will be very
rewarding. The world of accounting is fascinating and will help you develop a new set of
skills that will open the doors to a whole new world of opportunities.
ATTENDANCE:
The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum at:
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/policies.htm
Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively
withdrawn from the class.
For face to face classes “No Show” means not physically present in the classroom at the
moment attendance is taken.
For blended classes “No Show” means not physically present in the classroom and/or
never logged into Angel.
For online classes “No Show” means never logged into Angel.
Students who have not completed more than 40% of their assignments due (homework
& chapter exams) at the 60% point will be considered as “not actively participating” in
the class and may be administratively withdrawn with a grade of “WF”.
GRADING POLICY: The final grade will be determined by four exams, homework and
discussion questions as follows:
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Exams
60 %
Class Discussion
+20 %
Homework
+ 20 %
------------------Total
100 %
Total percentage ------------------------------------------------- 100.00%
A
B
C
D
F
90 - 100%
80 - 89%
70 - 79%
60 - 69%
Less than 60%
ASSIGNMENTS:
It will be the students’ responsibility to complete their assignments on time and in an
acceptable manner. Thus, late assignments will not be accepted regardless of
circumstances. The exception is week one’s homework assignment due to some
students obtaining the book late. That may be handed in late anytime during the class.
However, the discussion board, must be handed in on time and cannot be submitted
late.
Assignments that are not completed by the due date will receive a zero (0).
Please pay attention to the instructions for every assignment such as due date, time
allowed (if that is the case), maximum attempts, etc.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Week
Chapter
1
Classwork
Module 1 - Intro. to Basic Chapter 1 –
Finance
In two to three paragraphs, discuss how this
course will be you in your personal and
professional life.
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2 – The Role of Financial Chapter 2 – Review Objectives 1 through 5
Markets and Financial
Intermediaries
3
3- Investment Banking
Chapter 3 - Review Objectives 1 through 5
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4 - Securities Markets
Chapter 4 – Problems 1 through 5
also EXAM 1
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4 – Securities Markets
Chapter 4 – Problems 6 - 8
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5 – Federal Reserve
Chapter 5 - Review Objectives 1 through 5
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6 – International Currency Chapter 6 – Problems 1 through 3
Flows
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7 – The Time Value of
Money
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Spring Break
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7 – The Time Value of
Money
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10 – The Features of Stock Chapter 10 – Problems 1 through 5
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14 – Preferred Stock
Chapter 14 - Problems 1 through 4.
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12 – The Features of
Long-term Debt
Chapter 12 - Review Objectives 1 through 5
14
15 – Convertible
Securities
Chapter 15 - Problems 1 through 2.
Also EXAM 3
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17 – Investment
Companies
Chapter 17 - Review Objectives 1 through 5
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Exam
EXAM 4
Chapter 7 - Problems 1 through 5.
Also EXAM 2
Chapter 7 - Problems 6 - 10.
STUDENTS’ AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS:
Online /Student Conduct
http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/conduct.htm
Online Student, Faculty and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets
http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/expectations.htm
Academic Honesty Policy
http://www.spcollege.edu/AcademicHonesty/
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:
The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is
designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student
responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of
performance improvement.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
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Will be posted in ANGEL and announced to all students.
SYLLABUS ADDENDUM:
Please make sure you read the information in the addendum.
http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/index.php
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY http://www.spcollege.edu/safety/
SEXUAL PREDATOR
INFORMATION http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do
SPECIAL
ACCOMODATIONS http://www.spcollege.edu/central/hr/accommodations_manual.
htm
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