This course examines investment theory and its applications. Topics include equity valuation, equity trading, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, performance evaluation, and efficient market hypothesis.
This course introduces students to fixed income securities, derivatives contracts, and the use of these contracts in trading and risk management. Topics include yield curve, duration, types of fixed income products, structured financial instruments, futures, forward contracts, swaps, and options. This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have already completed ECON 362.
A selection of topics are explored depending on interest. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs.
First-Year Program
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
Through a cohort-based opportunity for reflection and group discussion, students will gain a sense of belonging at Sewanee through developing relationships and connections, build a foundation for academic and experiential success, and discover how to make the most of their Sewanee educational experience.
An environmental survey course which addresses the important features, processes, and issues of forested landscapes. Topics include major tree species, forest biology and ecology, tree structure and function, silviculture, forest management, forest products, and U.S. forest policy and laws. The focus on North American forests is set within a context of global forest issues. Lab exercises emphasize fieldwork, utilizing the diverse array of local forest types present on the Cumberland Plateau and nearby Appalachian Mountains. Lecture, three hours, laboratory and field trips.
An environmental survey course which addresses the important features, processes, and issues of forested landscapes. Topics include major tree species, forest biology and ecology, tree structure and function, silviculture, forest management, forest products, and U.S. forest policy and laws. The focus on North American forests is set within a context of global forest issues. Lab exercises emphasize fieldwork, utilizing the diverse array of local forest types present on the Cumberland Plateau and nearby Appalachian Mountains. Lecture, three hours, laboratory and field trips.