Course grading Your final grade will be based on chapter mini-cases, company analysis, and final examination, weighted as follows: Company Analysis and Presentation25% Chapter Mini-cases (3) 35% Final examination 40% The follow table shows the grade associated with each of the different ranges of total 94-100% 9093% B+8789% 8486% 70-79% 69% or less Course Activities This course requires problem solving, analysis, and class discussion on finance topics. The field of finance requires students have both the practical'how-to numerical analysis and a solid theoretical foundation. Also, students should develop an awareness and appreciation for current issues and the financial news. Knowledge of how financial data is reported should be integrated. Each week throughout the course the following types of assignment activities may be required. Chapter Problems-each chapter has a variety of problems that reinforce some dimension of the material from that chapter. Students should attempt a problem set and be able to discuss their solution and approach with the nstructor and class Lecture and discussion-a majority of the class may revolve around presentation of theoretical issues and problem solving. Students are expected to participate in applying theoretical ideas to numerical problems. Completion of mini-cases and a company analysis will be required. They are to be completed in typewritten format and turned in by the due date Full participation in this course is expected. Please advise the instructor ahead of time if you experience difficulties in keeping up with the course assignments and other activities. Policy statements Academic Dishonesty: Webster University strives to be a center of academic excellence. As part ofour Statement of Ethics, the University strives to preserve academic honor and integrity by repudiating all forms of academic and intellectual dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism and all other forms of academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty is unaccepta ble and is subject to a disciplinary response. This syllabus may be revised at the discretion of the instructor without the prior notification or consent of the student. Attendance is re quired. If you m ust miss a class, get advance approval from the instructor whenever possible. You will be required to complete and submit all assigned work for the week in writing a penalty will be applied to any late assignment or exam unless approved by the instructor in advance The class will meet with the instructor 7 times instead of 8 times. this will not change the chapters that are covered in the course. Some class sessions may need to be extended somewhat to cover all relevant material. FINC 5000 Page 2 of 3 Fall 2005FINC 5000 Page 2 of 3 Fall 2005 Course Grading Your final grade will be based on chapter mini-cases, company analysis, and final examination, weighted as follows: Company Analysis and Presentation 25% Chapter Mini-cases (3) 35% Final Examination 40% The follow table shows the grade associated with each of the different ranges of total possible weighted points. A 94-100% A- 90-93% B+ 87-89% B 84-86% B- 80-83% C 70-79% F 69% or less Course Activities This course requires problem solving, analysis, and class discussion on finance topics. The field of finance requires students have both the practical 'how-to' numerical analysis and a solid theoretical foundation. Also, students should develop an awareness and appreciation for current issues and the financial news. Knowledge of how financial data is reported should be integrated. Each week throughout the course the following types of assignment activities may be required. • Chapter Problems - each chapter has a variety of problems that reinforce some dimension of the material from that chapter. Students should attempt a problem set and be able to discuss their solution and approach with the instructor and class. • Lecture and discussion--a majority of the class may revolve around presentation of theoretical issues and problem solving. Students are expected to participate in applying theoretical ideas to numerical problems. • Completion of mini-cases and a company analysis will be required. They are to be completed in typewritten format and turned in by the due date. • Full participation in this course is expected. Please advise the instructor ahead of time if you experience difficulties in keeping up with the course assignments and other activities. Policy Statements Academic Dishonesty: Webster University strives to be a center of academic excellence. As part of our Statement of Ethics, the University strives to preserve academic honor and integrity by repudiating all forms of academic and intellectual dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism and all other forms of academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty is unacceptable and is subject to a disciplinary response. Notes • This syllabus may be revised at the discretion of the instructor without the prior notification or consent of the student. • Attendance is required. If you must miss a class, get advance approval from the instructor whenever possible. You will be required to complete and submit all assigned work for the week in writing. • A penalty will be applied to any late assignment or exam unless approved by the instructor in advance. • The class will meet with the instructor 7 times instead of 8 times. This will not change the chapters that are covered in the course. Some class sessions may need to be extended somewhat to cover all relevant material