Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
None.
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap)—Eugene F. Brigham & Phillip R. Daves, 14th edition
- We will be using Cengage's MindTap tool to access the e-textbook as well as homework assignments and quizzes.
- You can access MindTap and tools at the following link: MindTap Online
- Once you log in, you can either "Try for Free" (a grace period for a couple of weeks if you do not want to purchase immediately) or purchase your MindTap subscription for full e-access. The screenshot below shows the trial and purchase options you will see when you've logged in to Cengage:
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework Assignments |
Open-book, untimed, worked individually. 5–10 items per problem set, 1 set per module, 5 sets total (each worth 4% of total grade). |
20% |
| Live Session Participation |
Earn full credit by joining sessions in real-time and participating actively. If you do not attend the Live Session, you can submit a make-up activity. |
10% |
| Skill Checks |
Timed, open-book examinations covering each specific Learning Objective. |
50% |
| Final Exam | Cumulative, timed, open-everything examination. No communicating with others! |
20% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Pre-Session Readings
You will be exposed to key concepts in the module through guided study. This helps you raise good questions in the Live Session and become more focused in your study.
Pre-Session Questions
While reading the assigned pre-session material, you should make a note of questions you would like to discuss during the Live Session. Your active engagement with the course materials helps drive discussion during the Live Session.
You are asked to submit question(s) by noon, on the day of the Live Session. Questions can seek clarification, ask for elaboration, relate a current event or timely topic to the week’s course material, provide your personal opinion on an issue raised in the course material, share your personal experience, etc.
You will be able to see the posts of the other students in the class and are encouraged to post responses or indicate topics that piqued their interest for discussion.
Live Session & In-Class Activity
Live Sessions will cycle through the following components:
- From the instructor: elaboration, additional insight, summary/further reinforcement of the topic and/or illustration of a key topic
- Selected example problems, discussion, demonstration of how to work assignment material
- Q & A (based on students' questions from the question board in Canvas)
- Student-led discussions based on topics of interest
Homework Assignments
Problem sets help reinforce the learning experience from the Live Session.
Skill Checks
Skill Checks evaluate how well you have learned course content.
Course Policies
Communication
I prefer that you contact me through the Canvas email system, which you can access through the "Inbox" button in the left menu. I understand sometimes it is not possible for you to contact me through Canvas, so you can send an email to jpb@ou.edu if needed. Use Canvas as much as you can, though.
Late Policy
Live Session participation is crucial to the learning process and all students are expected to participate synchronously. If you do miss a session, you may submit a make-up assignment within 7 days. Detailed instructions are on the Live Session pages.
For late submissions of Homework Assignments and Skill Checks, you can earn a maximum of 50% credit. Technical difficulties are not an excuse. If you wait until the last minute, you increase the probability of incurring the penalty. There may be negotiation potential if you contact me before the due dates. Treat this late policy similar to when you travel—if you miss the plane, you miss it.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Diversity Statement
The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by embracing each person's unique contributions, background and perspective. The University of Oklahoma recognizes that fostering an inclusive environment for all, with particular attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations, is vital to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission. This enhances the OU experience for all students, faculty and staff and for the communities we engage.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual based on the individual’s race, color, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age (40 or older), sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides. For more information, please contact the Institutional Equity Office.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Title IX Office at 405-325-2215 (8–5, M–F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident. Also, please be advised that a professor/GA/TA is required to report instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination to the Sexual Misconduct Office.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or their authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user's access to some or all of the university's computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Course Summary:
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