For each class, there will be a set of questions/problems and/or a case study that you are to prepare in writing. I will ask one or many of you to present the solution to each problem/question and case study questions. We will review the problems/questions and case studies together in class. You will be asked to hand-in the assignment at the end of class, and it will be returned at the next class with 1 point representing your assignment and participation grade for that class.
Participation in preparation of your assignments, presentation of problems/questions and case studies in class, and involvement in the discussions in class will constitute 35% of your grade. Participation will be graded on the quality of your contributions, not the quantity. Hallmarks of good participation include: a) risk taking - presenting an opposing view or a different interpretation of the data; b) listening - trying to understand what others are saying and why they are saying it; c) bringing your own experiences when relevant into discussions; d) monitoring your own participation in terms of both amount and quality; and, e) completing all of your assignments well.
There will be an exam worth 65% of your grade for this course. The exam will be a set of word questions and financial problems based on the assignments.
Participation 35 points First Exam 65 points Total 100 points