ECON 1009 - International Financial Institutions & Markets I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ECON 1009 Course International Financial Institutions & Markets I Coordinating Unit Economics Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Quota A quota may apply Assessment Typically tutorial participation, written assignments, mid-semester exam, optional group assingment & final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Steven Hail
Office hours: To be advised
Office location: Nexus 10, Level 4, Room 4.43Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 To understand important financial economic principles 2 To apply financial economic principles to solving problems 3 To develop analytical skills 4 To develop both independent learning and group work skills 5 To develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills 6 To understand the broader social consequences of financial economic decisions making 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3,4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4,5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Hunt B. & Terry C. (2011), Financial Institutions and Markets, 6th Edition, Cengage LearningRecommended Resources
A number of links will be posted on MyUni as additional reading material.
Bodie Z., Merton R., & Cleeton D. (2009), Financial Economics, 2nd edition, Pearson International Edition
Viney C. (2011), Financial Market Essentials, McGraw Hill 最新糖心Vlog
Valentine et al. (2011), Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions in 最新糖心Vlog, PearsonOnline Learning
All of the material related to the course, e.g. tutorial questions, lecture slides, practice questions, a practice examination paper and the full details of each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
To encourage collaborative learning, the course will also make heavy use of discussion boards on the MyUni webpage.
There will be separate forums for each component of the course and students are strongly encouraged to use these forums for questions. The forums will be monitored regularly and managed by the lecturer-in-charge.
The purpose of the forums is to encourage student’s collaborative learning and provide all students with equal access to information related to the course.
Course Website:
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is based on the problem solving approach to learning.
Phase 1: Concrete situation
Identification of a real world case study.
Phase 2: Definition
Understanding the problem and defining the question of interest.
Phase 3: Abstract conceptualisation
Explain how the problem can be understood economically. Proposition of economic tools that can be applied to help answer the question.
Phase 4: Implementation
With the help of economic theory, choose an 'optimal' solution. Attention needs to be paid to the fact that tangible solutions are often required as a result of tangible problems.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The 最新糖心Vlog expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week.
It is expected that students will devote 12 hours learning activities per week for this course if they expect to receive a pass mark.Learning Activities Summary
Classes will be held weekly commencing as per study schedule below. Note that tutorials commence in Week 2.
Membership of tutorial classes is to be finalised by the end of the third week of semester. Students wishing to swap between tutorial classes after this time are required to present their case to the lecturer-in-charge, but should be aware that such a request may not be approved.
Tutorials are an important component of your learning in this course. The communication skills developed in tutorials by regularly and actively participating in discussions are considered to be most important by the School and are highly regarded by employers and professional bodies.
Consultation and Communication
Check your student email and MyUni as course-related announcements are communicated via email.
Lecturer’s and tutors’ consultation times and locations are available also on MyUni.
NOTE the following time scheduled is not completely fixed and some deviations from the schedule might occur. This is ONLY the proposed time schedule. You will be informed of any deviations from this proposed schedule by attending the lectures and checking any relevant information and announcements on MyUni.Specific Course Requirements
HURDLE REQUIREMENT
To gain a pass mark in this course, at least 50 per cent must be obtained overall. There are no separate requirements for individual assessments. -
Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Tutorial assignments 20% Tutorial participation 5% Mid-semester test 10% Optional group assignment 15% Final Examination 50% (or more) Assessment Related Requirements
- To gain a pass mark in this course, at least 50 per cent must be obtained overall. There are no separate requirements for individual assessments.
- Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be an integral part of the assessment process.
- Marks will not be awarded for answers that cannot be read.
Assessment Detail
Tutorial assignment 20% (redeemable in final exam):
Students will be asked to submit written answers to the indicated questions on the final page of the weekly tutorial exercises, which will be available to download from MyUni on a weekly basis. These should be submitted at the beginning of the tutorial class every week starting in week 2. There will be a total of 10 tutorial assignments of which the best 8 will be counted for assessment. The questions for the tutorial assignments will relate to material that was covered in the lectures in the previous weeks.
Due Date: At the beginning of your enrolled tutorial in week 2,3,4 5,6, 7,8, 9,10, 11
Tutorial participation 5% (redeemable in final exam):
Your attendance in the tutorials is compulsory and will be recorded by your tutor. Based on your attendance and active participation in the tutorial you will be awarded up to 5% of your total grade. Active tutorial participation consists of preparing the answers to the tutorial questions, contributing to class discussion and answering questions posed by your tutor.
Mid-semester test 10% (redeemable in final exam):
The test will be administered online during week 7. The test will consist of multiple choice questions. The material for the test will be based on the first 6 topics of the course.
Date: Online in week 7
Optional Group Assignment 15% (optional and redeemable in final exam):
The format of the group assignment should be a report. A group needs to consist of three to four members. You can do the assignment individually if you wish, however you will be marked the same as if you completed it in a group.
Full details of this assignment will be provided on MyUni. Late submission of the Group Assignment will be penalised with 10 percent per day.
Date: 31st October, 4pm (Assignment Box, Undergraduate Hub)
Final Examination 50% (or more):
There will be a two hour final examination for this course which will be held during the examination period. You will be advised of the date, time and venue in due course.
A mock exam will be published on MyUni.
Due Date: available on Access Adelaide after the course commences.Submission
Tutorial assignments must be submitted at the beginning of the tutorials in weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Late submission will not be accepted. Submission details will be confirmed during week 1 lectures.
The group assignment has to be correctly cited and signed by all group members and should be submitted via the assignment box in the undergraduate hub, Ground Floor, Marjoribanks Wing, 10 Pulteney Street at 4pm, 24th October 2014.
Late submission of the group assignment will be penalised with 10 per cent per day.
Extensions without penalties will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and require the approval of the course coordinator.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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