MATH 346 Course Syllabus - fall 2012

NJIT Academic Integrity CODE:  All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly.  This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams.  Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.

 

Math 346:  Mathematics of Finance I

 

Number of Credits:  3

 

Course Description:  The main topics include basic problems in interest, annuities, certain amortization and sinking funds, bonds and related securities. Effective From: Spring 2005.

 

Prerequisites:  Math 112 with a grade of C or better.

 

Textbook:  The Theory of Interest (3rd Ed.) by Stephen Kellison. Publisher: Irwin.  

Instructor:   (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)

 

Math 346-001

Prof. Rappaport

Math 346-003

Prof. Palova

 

Grading Policy:  The final grade in this course will be determined as follows: 

Homework & Quizzes:

20%

Midterm Exams:

40% each

Final Exam:

40%

 

Drop Date:  Please note that the University Drop Date November 6, 2012 deadline will be strictly enforced.

Homework Policy:  Integrity – Your work is expected to be your own. Help from tutors, classmates etc is encouraged but you are responsible for mastering the material. Homework will be assigned at all classes. Homework will be collected and periodic quizzes will be given. Late homework will not receive full credit. There will be no makeup tests, quizzes, or homework.

Makeup Exam Policy:  There will be No make-up EXAMS during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.

Further Assistance:  For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.

Cellular Phones:  All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.


 

MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK 

All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here. 

September 3, 2012

M

Labor Day ~ No classes

November 6, 2012

T

Last Day to Withdraw from this course

November 20, 2012

T

Classes follow a Thursday Schedule

November 21, 2012

W

Classes follow a Friday Schedule

November 22-25, 2012

R-Su

Thanksgiving Recess

December 13, 2012

R

Reading Day

December  14-20, 2012

F- R

Final Exams

 

Course Outline and Homework Assignments:

 

Week

Lecture

Sections

Topic

Assignment

 

1

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

2

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

3

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

4

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

5

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

6

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

7

Chap 1

Measurement of Interest

 

 

8

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

9

 

Exam

 

 

10

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

11

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

12

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

13

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

14

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

15

Chap 2

Equations of Value

 

 

16

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

17

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

18

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

19

 

Exam

 

 

20

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

21

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

22

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

23

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

24

chap 3

Basic Annuities

 

 

25

chap 4

Yields

 

 

26

chap 4

Yields

 

 

27

chap 4

Yields

 

 

28

chap 4

Yields

 

 

Prepared By:  Prof. Karen Rappaport

Last revised:  August 24, 2012

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