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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Finance 115
Course Description and Outline

FIN 115: Introduction to Investments


2008-2009
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Finance
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
I : Catalog Course Description
Helps students understand the theoretical concepts and analytical foundations necessary for further study in the field. It will provide an overall picture of securities markets, institutions, processes and mechanisms on how stocks and bonds are bought and sold.
II : Course Objectives

This course helps students understand the theoretical concepts and analytical foundations necessary for further study in the field. It will provide an overall picture of securities markets, institutions, processes and mechanisms on how stocks and bonds are bought and sold.

  1. Introduce the student to the basics of Investments
  2. After the student completes the course, the student should be able to define and use the Concepts:
    1. Risk and Return
    2. Performance Evaluation
    3. Stock Options
    4. Futures Contracts
    5. Corporate Bonds
    6. Government Bonds
    7. Mortgage
    8. Backed Securities
    9. Buying and Selling Securities
    10. Security Types
    11. Stock Market
    12. Common Stocks
    13. Earnings and Cash Flow
    14. Interest Rates
    15. Bond Prices and Yield
    16. Asset Allocation
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

FIN 115 (Investments) addresses Student Learning Outcomes:

1. know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

2. have developed managerial and personal skills essential to the current business environment.
Sections II and III were prepared on April 25, 2006. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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