Timeroom: Fall 2024

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Finance

FIN 709 (01) - Fixed Income Analysis and Valuation

Fixed Income Analysis

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 12995

This course is a rigorous and analytical study of a wide range of topics in the fixed income arena. It focuses on securities (mainly bonds), and things that can look like securities (mainly loans) that promise an ongoing and consistent cash flow (hence: "fixed income"). The valuations of these things are influenced by interest rates and credit risk. The course is focused on the concepts and tools that are important to practitioners and investors who want to use these securities, whether as issuer or as investor. It includes a study of the markets in which these securities trade.

Prerequisite(s): (ADMN 570 with minimum grade of C- or HMGT 655 with minimum grade of C- ) and FIN 702 with minimum grade of C-

Equivalent(s): ACFI 709

Only listed colleges in section: Paul College of Business&Econ

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Only listed majors in section: BUSADM:FINANCE

Instructors: Richard Kilbride

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCBE 185

Additional Course Details:

While the cash flows of fixed income securities are contractually specified, the valuation of bonds is particularly challenging given interest rate movements, credit risk, and embedded optionality.

Additionally, as part of an examination of structured products, the course will examine some (very) basic elements of real estate finance, particularly the process of creating and valuing residential mortgages. (Though astute observers will note that "Mortgage Banking" has been dropped from the course title.)

Further, the course acknowledges that much of the controversy regarding the 2008 Financial Crisis and many other crises in general shared the use of leverage. Given the fact that the use of debt can be precarious, we will take a deep dive into financial crises and examine the underlying issues regarding overusage of leverage.

The class, by its nature, requires a moderate level of quantitative skill, but more importantly it will require consistent focus. In the end, we want you to not just know about interest rates, creditworthiness, bonds, and bond markets, but we want you to know what these things mean and how you can use the information. Prerequisite FIN 702, Investment Analysis

Durham Paul College of Business&Econ :: Finance

FIN 720 (01) - Topics in Finance II

Top Fin II/Financial Decisions

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15963

Special topics, vary by semester.

Section Comments: Financial Decisions

Prerequisite(s): ADMN 570 with minimum grade of C-

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Richard Kilbride

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	PCBE 165

Additional Course Details:

Topic: Financial Decisions

This course seeks to place a framework around how markets work and how humans make financial decisions. Are markets efficient and are investors rational? Or are there elements of behavioral finance at work here? Given that, the course examines rational expectations, efficient markets, and intrinsic valuation. Finance can be viewed as an exact science, mathematical at its roots and hopelessly entangled with rules and calculations. This course takes this foundation and then examines the role of psychology in financial decision making, including the cognitive and emotional issues that impact human choices in finance and investments. Can we explain why perfect market efficiency doesn’t really happen in practice? In an effort to examine and balance conflicting ideas and approaches, this course will require you to think critically and demonstrate an ability to voice opinions and debate ideas.

Everything comes back to money in some way. It affects all of us and confuses most of us. We all think about it a little differently. Money offers up plenty of life’s lessons, like risk, confidence, success, and happiness. It’s a magnifying glass on what people do and it’s the greatest show on earth. Students should have a strong background in finance (FIN 701 & FIN 702 at a minimum) or economics to benefit from this course.

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 401 (01) - Elementary French I

Elementary French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 16170

Conducted in French, the course introduces students to French language and culture through speaking, listening, reading, writing, labs and films. Designed for students without previous training in French. Credit only for students who have had less than two years of French in secondary school. FREN 401 - FREN 402 taken together satisfies the foreign language requirement.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	12:10pm - 1:00pm	MURK 201

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 401 (02) - Elementary French I

Elementary French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 10052

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	MURK 203

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 401 (03) - Elementary French I

Elementary French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 13237

Instructors: Ileana Chirila

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	MURK G04

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 503 (01) - Intermediate French I

Intermediate French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 12811

Conducted in French. Review of grammar with emphasis on the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. With modules on culture tailored to the needs of students in STEM disciplines as well as in agriculture, business, hospitality, and health and human services (among others).

Equivalent(s): FREN 503H, FREN 585

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Instructors: Pramila Kolekar

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	MURK 203

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 503 (02) - Intermediate French I

Intermediate French I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13560

Equivalent(s): FREN 503H, FREN 585

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Instructors: Pramila Kolekar

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	MURK 203

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 525 (01) - A Road Trip Through France: Baguette, Brie, Bordeaux, and Beyond

Road Trip Through France

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 16171

What makes France France, and how did it evolve from a mostly agricultural to a modern society? Using films, essays, newspaper articles, and television this course examines major social, political, and gastronomic trends, events, debates and personalities that help shed light on contemporary French culture. Taught in English. Not for major credit. May be repeated for credit barring duplication of materials. Offered in Spring.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Ileana Chirila

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	MURK 104

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 595 (01) - French Practicum

French Practicum

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 2
CRN: 16659

Practical use of French language or cultural skills outside the classroom through special projects.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Instructors: Ileana Chirila

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 631 (01) - Advanced French: Reading and Writing

Adv French Reading/Writing

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 18
CRN: 10053

This course is intended to refine students? ability to write in French through the study and practice of stylistic techniques, pertinent grammatical structures, and vocabulary used in contemporary written French. Working with a variety of texts, students become familiar with, and practice different forms of French rhetoric and styles in creative, argumentative, and analytical writings. Revision and rewriting are an integral part of the course, with students? own work providing a focus for in-class analysis and feedback. Offered during the fall semester. The course sequence FREN 631- FREN 632 may be taken in any order.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 504

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, World Cultures(Discovery)

Instructors: Laure Barillas

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	MURK G01