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Finance
FIN 3030 - Principles of Real Estate
3 credit hoursReal estate practices and procedures, basic principles of real property ownership utilization and transfer, mortgage financing, brokerage, management, valuation, subdividing, and legislation.
3 credit hours(Same as ENTR 3040.) Prerequisites: ENTR 2900; junior standing. Focuses on tools, processes, systems, and practices used by entrepreneurs to manage resources. Specific focus on cash budgeting, working capital management, sources of capital, and financial analysis/forecasting for the small business/startup
FIN 3050 - Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: Admission into the College of Business; junior or senior standing. An introductory study of the risk management process and the importance of insurance as a method of handling risk; insurance carriers; regulation of the insurance industry; home and auto insurance; life and health insurance; workers compensation and employee benefits.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FIN 3010 with a minimum grade of C (2.00); junior standing; admission into the College of Business. Financial and estate planning with a focus on issues and applications relevant to professional financial and estate planners. Topics include the role of the planner, the planning process, insurance planning, estate planning, retirement planning, tax planning, cash management, credit management, and comprehensive financial and estate plans.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FIN 3000 or FIN 3010 or permission of instructor. An in-depth study of a special topic in finance. Interested students should contact the instructor for specifics.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3000 or FIN 3010 and admission into the College of Business. Modeling financial problems in a spreadsheet and using financial models to assist in decision making.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ECON 2410; junior standing. Basic introduction to the functions of financial institutions and markets in the conduct of domestic and international economic transactions. Within financial market context, focus on special role that money plays as an asset and a determinant of the price level, the cause of inflation and inflation’s effects on interest rates and borrowing costs, and the influence of Federal Reserve actions (monetary policy) on money and interest rates.
3 credit hours(Same as ECON 3430.) Prerequisites: ECON 2410, ECON 2420; junior standing; and admission into the College of Business. Economic foundations of federal tax and expenditure policies. Current issues in federal budget policy. Policy applications illustrating key concepts such as public goods, externalities, income distribution, tax incidence, tax equity, and allocative efficiency. Intergovernmental fiscal relations.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing and admission into the College of Business. Problems of purchaser and seller; critical investigation of life and health insurance with emphasis on social and economic aspects.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FIN 3050. Examines the concepts and coverages of commercial property and liability insurance. Primary emphasis on loss exposures faced by typical organizations and the corresponding types of insurance for covering those loss exposures. Additional emphasis placed on commercial liability insurance.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3010 and FIN 3110; admission into the College of Business. Introductory survey course focusing on investment markets and instruments. Emphasis on security characteristics, analysis, and valuation.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3010 with a minimum grade of C (2.00), FIN 3110, and admission into the College of Business. Reviews and extends the basics of risk, valuation, and the creation of wealth. Explores capital budgeting, capital structure, and their interactions.
3 credit hoursImpact of management decisions, strategies, and policies on the firm’s financial statements. Focuses on how to interpret financial statements, analyze cash flows, and how to quantitatively and qualitatively value a firm’s performance.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing; admission to the Jones College; FIN 3010. Introduces students to the concepts and topics necessary to fulfill the primary treasury functions of a business firm. Applies concepts and topics to a variety of business situations and trends.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3010 with minimum grade of C, FIN 3110, FIN 3810, and FIN 3950 with a minimum grade of C (2.00); and admission into the College of Business. A case course emphasizing the financial aspects of management. Topics include financial statement analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, and cost of capital.
3 credit hours(Same as ECON 4260.) Prerequisites: FIN 3010 with minimum grade of C (2.00) and admission into the Jones College of Business. Examines the structure and functioning of our monetary-financial system. Emphasis on the institutional process of financial intermediation in the financial marketplace and the role that specific institutions and instruments play.
3 credit hours(Same as ECON 4310). Prerequisites: ECON 2410, ECON 2420, and admission into the College of Business. Current issues in taxation, theory of income taxation, consumption taxes, property and wealth taxes. Advanced treatment of tax incidence, tax efficiency, income distribution, fiscal federalism, and state and local budget issues.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: ECON 3210 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) and admission into the College of Business. Development of fundamental concepts and principles of sound institution management. Includes the financial environment, strategy, performance measures, asset/liability management topics, within an overall decision framework.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing and admission into the College of Business. Includes descriptive review and taxation, legislative, and administrative dimensions of the major components of employee benefit plans such as retirement systems, deferred compensation plans, health insurance, death benefits, disability benefits, paid and unpaid time off. Technical analysis and problem solving emphasized to develop applied skills. Social insurance and international benefits integrated.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3030; junior standing;admission into the College of Business; and FIN 3010 strongly recommended. Theory and methods of real property valuation. Employs qualitative and quantitative analysis to appraise residential and income-producing properties. Emphasizes comparable sales, cost-depreciation, and income capitalization.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing; admission into the College of Business; FIN 3030; FIN 3000 or FIN 3010. Financial analysis applied to various types of real property. Includes underwriting, sources of funds, portfolio problems, and government programs. Emphasizes analysis of money and mortgage markets and modern creative financing.
FIN 4470 - Real Property Law for Commerce and Agriculture
3 credit hours(Same as AGBS 3140 and BLAW 4470.) Prerequisite: Junior standing. Legal rights and limitations of ownership of property, estates, titles, methods of transferring titles, abstract of titles, mortgages, leases, easements, restrictions on the use of property, real estate development, application of contract law to real property, and the role of real estate in the administration of estates. Emphasis on specific application to agricultural businesses and farms.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3030; FIN 3000 or FIN 3010; junior standing; and admission into the College of Business. Management principles and techniques for the successful real estate brokerage firm. Topics emphasized are organizing, planning, management, marketing, and advertising techniques.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3030; FIN 3000 or FIN 3010; junior standing; admission into the College of Business. Analysis of real estate projects and markets. Emphasizes market research, taxes, financing techniques, and discounted cash flow analysis. Requires computer-assisted investment tools and case analysis.
1 to 3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing and admission into the College of Business. Current analysis of issues in the field of real estate with concentration on major problems and policies in managing real estate and other related resources.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3050 and admission into the College of Business. Insurance as it may relate to estate planning examined in detail. Focus on estate planning principles including the problems of estate liquidity, taxation, governmental regulation, and costs involved in handling estates. Also included are ownership provisions and beneficiary designations, settlement options, and trusts.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3050 and admission into the College of Business. Insurance marketing, underwriting, reinsurance, rate making, claims adjusting, loss control activities, and other functions and activities.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3750 and admission into the College of Business. A capstone course for Risk Management and Insurance majors. Students implement concepts learned in other courses to develop a broad framework for identifying, assessing, controlling, and financing the ever-increasing portfolio of risks threatening the organization’s business model and strategic plan.
3 credit hours(Same as ECON 4780.) Prerequisites: ECON 2410 and ECON 2420; admission into the College of Business; junior standing preferred. Concepts in behavioral economics and finance. Focuses on common behavioral tendencies not well integrated into standard neoclassical economic theory. Topics include other regarding preferences, risk aversion, sunk cost fallacies, endowment effects, and common biases and errors in judgment and decision making. Explores applications of these concepts in finance and other areas of business.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: Admission into the College of Business. Application of various insurance coverages to fulfillment of personal, business, and social needs. Special problems chosen or assigned in areas of the student’s interest in joint consultation between student and instructor.
and admission into the College of Business. For senior Finance major/minors or M.B.A. students. Explores and analyzes the key issues associated with microfinance and wealth creation. Topics include introduction to microfinance, credit methodology, microfinance institutions, client impact studies, effective interest rates, performance measurement of management, strategic issues in microfinance I: sustainability, challenges in microfinance, other microfinance product and offerings-social businesses and delinquency management.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Senior standing; FIN 3810; and admission into the College of Business. Rigorous development of investment theory from its origins to current extensions and alternatives. Emphasis on investor rationality, efficient portfolio selection, capital asset pricing and options valuation models, and market efficiency.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FIN 3050; admission to the Jones College of Business. International business concepts with emphasis on the insurance industry. Transfer of risk to ultimate risk bearers abroad. Students required to hold (or acquire) a valid US passport and participate in a one- to two-week visit to a foreign country during the course.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Senior standing; admission into the College of Business; and FIN 3010 with a minimum grade of C (2.00). International capital markets, exchange rate exposure, risk management, and other multinational finance issues. Essential not only for United States exporters, but also for those facing competition from abroad.
FIN 4880 - Internship in Risk Management or Insurance
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior status; admission into College of Business; and recommendation of advisor. Supervised work experience in an approved insurance agency/brokerage, insurance company, or risk management department of a business entity or government agency. Pass/Fail.
1 to 3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior status; admission into the College of Business; and recommendation of advisor. Supervised work experience in cooperating business firms or government agencies together with specialized academic study relating to the work experience. Pass/Fail.
, and admission into the College of Business. Theories and concepts related to investing, security analysis and portfolio management in the management of a real portfolio of stocks. Topics include TVA investment guidelines, portfolio management strategies, stock selection, investment gurus, individual investment styles, data sources and Internet sites, stock screening techniques, and portfolio rebalancing.
FIN 4910 - Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: FIN 3010 or equivalent and admission into the College of Business. Valuation and hedging of options, forward contracts, futures contracts, swaps, and other derivatives. Examines fundamental tools commonly used for pricing and hedging and options and futures contracts. For undergraduate and graduate students with little mathematics beyond algebra.
FIN 4920 - Business Decisions Using an Intelligence System
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing; admission to Jones College of Business. Logic, techniques, and practical implementation of a business intelligence system to empower business decisions for companies. Focuses on incorporating the concept of economic value added into data modeling to ensure system is built to generate valuable strategic information for management decision making processes.
1 to 3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing and permission of department. Students engage in projects related to local, regional, and/or national competitions in finance.
1 to 3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Junior standing and admission to the College of Business. Problems for intensive study are chosen in joint consultation between student and instructor.
FL 4500 - Introduction to Teaching Foreign Languages
3 credit hoursIntroduces students who plan to teach a foreign language in elementary or secondary schools to a variety of approaches and instructional methods.
FRSC 1010 - Introduction to the Forensic Science Major
2 credit hoursRequired for all Forensic Science majors. Development of skill sets essential for success in the Forensic Science major and an introduction to the various fields of Forensic Science by expert guest lecturers. Topics include the understanding of program expectations, development of personalized academic plans, development of skills for professional interactions, as well as an introduction to the different fields of Forensic Science.
2 credit hoursPrerequisites: FRSC 1010, FSCJ 4340, and senior standing. Practical experiences in the treatment of evidence with a mock crime scene, collection and preservation of evidence, forensic analysis, record maintenance, professional practice, and courtroom testimony. Two hours lecture.
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: Permission of program director. A supervised laboratory experience for advanced students in an off-campus professional setting.
4 credit hoursPrerequisites: BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121. Corequisite: FSBI 3251. An introductory course in genetics. Surveys and explores the sub-disciplines of genetics, including classical, molecular, and evolutionary genetics. Emphasis on the experiments, techniques, and theories forming the foundation of modern genetic research and its applications. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: BIOL 2230/BIOL 2231; CHEM 1110/CHEM 1111, CHEM 1120/CHEM 1121. Corequisite: FSBI 4301 . Instruction in theory and application of humoral and cellular mechanisms of immunity. Emphasis on understanding the mechanisms by which we respond to disease-causing organisms, allergens, self antigens, as well as the importance of immunology techniques in scientific research, clinical laboratory science, and forensic science. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111, BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121, BIOL 2230/BIOL 2231; CHEM 1110/CHEM 1111, CHEM 1120/CHEM 1121 . Instruction in both the theory and application of current research methodologies in molecular biology including their forensic science application. Topics include DNA/RNA isolation, recombinant DNA methods, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, DNA fingerprinting, protein purification, and immunochemistry. Five hours lecture/laboratory.
4 credit hoursPrerequisites: CHEM 2030/CHEM 2031 or CHEM 3010/CHEM 3011. Corequisite: FSCH 3531. Structure, properties, and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nuclei acids and their reactions in living organisms. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab.
FSCH 4230 - Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Science
4 credit hoursPrerequisite: CHEM 2230/CHEM 2231 and CHEM 2030/CHEM 2031 or CHEM 3020/CHEM 3021. Corequisite:FSCH 4231 . Potentiometric titration, polargraphic, coulometric gas, chromatographic, ultraviolet, visible and infrared absorption, and atomic absorption techniques of analysis. Requirements and limitations of each technique for obtaining quantitative measurements; applications to various chemical systems from both theoretical and experimental standpoints. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory.
.) The structure and function of the judicial system; the major problems and needs of the judicial segment of the criminal justice system; major emphasis on the basic concepts of criminal law and administration. Three hours lecture.
.) Prerequisites: Forensic Science major. General investigative responsibilities and techniques including administration, preparation, investigative jurisdiction and responsibility, and the importance of substantive report writing. Three hours lecture
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FSCJ 4330 or CJA 4330. Advanced approach to the various elements of criminal investigations. Provides simulated investigative experiences through the use of mock crime scenes. Three hours lecture.
.) Designed to develop an understanding of the types of individuals and problems of admissibility in court proceedings; the proper treatment and disposition of evidence; the legal procedure to be followed; and the actual trial procedure. Three hours lecture.
3 credit hoursHistory and organization of American education from its foundation to the present. Includes issues concerning curriculum, organization, and administration of public education in the United States. Designed to assist prospective teachers in evaluating personal qualification in relation to professional needs and investigating teaching as a career.
3 credit hoursPhysical, social, emotional, and mental development of the human from birth to maturity. Includes basic theories of learning including behaviorism, constructivism, and humanism along with theories of motivating and facilitating learning processes in social settings. A 10-hour tutorial assignment in a public school necessary.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 1010 or equivalent. Embarks students on a mastery of the linguistic and cultural skills necessary for effective communication in francophone professional contexts. May substitute for FREN 1020.
6 credit hoursA foundation course in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. FREN 1040 counts as combined credit for FREN 1010 and FREN 1020.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 3010 or permission of instructor. Study of a selected topic in French culture, cinema, or literature. Content varies to reflect expertise of instructor. May be repeated once.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent or by permission of instructor. Focuses on the linguistic and cultural elements necessary to the francophone tourism industry.
3 credit hoursProvides students with opportunities for on-the-job training in conjunction with on-campus academic experiences. Students will participate in professional growth seminars. Requirements of the department must be completed to receive credit.
3 credit hoursProvides students with opportunities for on-the-job training in conjunction with on-campus academic experiences. Students will participate in professional growth seminars. Requirements of the department must be completed to receive credit.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: Six hours of French at the 3000 level. Class conducted in English. No language prerequisite. However, students taking course for French major or minor credit will be required to do some written assignments in French.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Six hours of French at the 3000 level. Focuses on contemporary France and current events, emphasizing the role of media as well as relevant political and social issues. Stresses cultural knowledge and competency in oral and written expression.
FREN 4120 - La Cuisine francaise: le gout et la gourmandise
3 credit hours Prerequisite: Six hours of French at the 3000 level. Focuses on the culinary history of France and its role in the social, economic, and political identity of France.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 3010 or equivalent or by permission of instructor. Focuses on developing linguistic and cultural proficiency in a variety of professional contexts.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 3010 plus one other course at the 3000 level or permission of instructor. Examines social and cultural issues addressed in French-language literature, film, and other media and focuses specifically on the confrontation of immorality and criminal behavior.
FREN 4160 - Social Change in the Francophone World
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 3010 plus one other course at the 3000 level or permission of instructor. Focuses on major social movements of France and the French-speaking world, addressing diverse topics such as race, gender, class, sexuality, politics, and religion.
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 3010 plus one other course at the 3000 level or permission of instructor. Focuses on the tradition of the French graphic novel. Taught in French.
FREN 4180 - Comparative Stylistics of French and English
3 credit hoursPrerequisite: FREN 3010 plus one other course at the 3000 level or permission of instructor. Focuses on contrastive and stylistic analysis of French texts with emphasis on grammatically accurate translation.
FREN 4900 - Directed Study in French Literature and Culture
1 to 6 credit hoursPrerequisites: Six hours of French at the 3000 level. Individualized intensive reading in primary and secondary sources relating to a specific topic in French literature or culture. Arrangements must be made with instructor prior to registration. Proposals must be approved by the French section one month prior to the end of the preceding semester.
3 credit hoursPrerequisites: Admission to the College of Graduate Studies or permission of the instructor. For graduate students seeking proficiency in reading French for research purposes. Open to undergraduates seeking to prepare for graduate study. Will not count toward a major or minor in French.
3 credit hoursRequired for all Global Studies and Human Geography majors and Cultural Geography minors. Examines world regions using the geographical perspective, identifying the main physical and cultural features, especially through the use of maps.
GEOG 2105 - Introduction to Latin American Studies
3 credit hours(Same as SPAN 2105, PS 2105, SOC 2105, ART 2105, ANTH 2105.) A multidisciplinary, team-taught introduction to Latin America. Covers the cultures and societies of the region: pre-history, history, geography, politics, art, languages, and literatures. Required course for all Latin American Studies minors.
3 credit hoursGeography’s influence upon Tennessee and the American South’s development in local, regional, national, and global contexts. Examines the physical, cultural, political, and economic geographies and their role in shaping the state and the region.