Financial Literacy MOOC

Course Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Financial Literacy NUMBER/SECTION: CN-1514

Course Outline of Record

PREREQUISITES: None CREDIT HOURS: Non-Credit DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring 2014 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Spring 2014 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is an overview of how to manage personal finances. The course includes information in the areas of personal finances, loans, credit, and investing PURPOSE OF COURSE: This is an introductory level personal finance course. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a brief introduction to personal finance topics such as selecting and maintaining bank accounts; using credit wisely; learning the parts of a loan; learning about credit reports; learning how to create personal budgets; learning about investing and preparing for retirement and learning ways to improve your financial situation. This course uses real world scenarios to teach the concepts of personal money management. This course provides foundational knowledge in the area of personal finance and gives the student a basis for making informed personal financial decisions. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a checking and savings account. 2. Evaluate the components of loans and examine the process of a loan application. 3. Collect information concerning your personal credit status and make plans to improve financial trouble areas. 4. Analyze different investing opportunities and prepare an investing plan. COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include: Personal budgets Bank accounts

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Financial Ratios Simple interest Loan applications Investing

Credit ratings Compound interest Loan types Insurance

Text & Materials

Title: Personal Finance Authors: Rachel Siegel, Lyndon State University Carol Yacht, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Publisher: Saylor Books ISBN: 13: 978-0-9823618-6-3 **This is an online textbook. The online textbook is from an open source publisher and is completely free. There is NO cost to this textbook. The following chapters from the textbook will be briefly covered in this course: Chapter 1- 1.3, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 5, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 15, Chapter 16 and Chapter 17. The assigned readings from the textbook will be used to support the concepts being taught in each course module along with other assigned readings (articles, etc.). How to Access Online Textbook: You can access the online textbook by clicking HERE. Technology Needs & Resources Because this is a web-based course, it is expected that all students who enroll in the course have Internet access and a basic understanding of computer use (e.g., using e-mail, sending attachments via e-mail, using web browsers, using word processing software such as Microsoft Word). Technical Assistance Most technical issues can be solved quickly. If you are experiencing a technical issue with Canvas and you need assistance, log into your course and click on the help tab in the upper right corner of the screen. From there you can access Canvas Guides, report problems or make suggestions on improving the system.

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Course Policies & Procedures

Syllabus and Course Calendar The Syllabus and Course Calendar are two important tools to help students understand layout and pace of the course. Both documents can be found in Canvas by clicking on the syllabus tab on the left or clicking on the Calendar tab in the upper right corner. Students should check the calendar frequently to be aware of what to expect next. The calendar is a good tool to use to help guide you through the course. Since this is a self-directed online course, students may work at their own pace and complete assignments in any order that they choose. Only the assessments or mini quizzes will be graded in this course and all grades will be maintained in the grade center in Canvas. Students who complete all four session and complete all work will be able to print a certificate of completion after they have completed all of the assignments to show that they have mastered the concepts taught in the course. Course Announcements Because there are a large number of students enrolled in this course, the instructors main method of communication to students will be through the class announcements. The Class announcements will also help you stay on track in this course and help keep you aware of what is going on in the course. Instructional Method This is an online distance-learning course. The course will run for four weeks. Each weeks assignments and readings are summarized on the Course Calendar and accessed from the home screen after you log into the course in Canvas. It takes a great deal of discipline, self-motivation and effective time management skills to successfully complete an online course. Many students find it helpful to set aside specific times each week to work on course assignments. Grading This course is an officially ungraded course. However, weekly assessments will be automatically graded and grades will be maintained in Canvass online grade book so that you can track your progress in the course. Students are responsible for tracking their progress by referring to the online grade book.

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Right of Revision The college reserves the right to change any statements, policies or scheduling as necessary. Students will be informed promptly of any and all changes.

Course Communication
IMPORTANT! Because there are a large number of students enrolled in this course, the instructors main method of communication to students will be through the class announcements. Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of their fellow students if whenever possible. There will be a general course Discussion Board that can be used to ask questions of your fellow students. If you have questions about working in the Canvas environment, please refer to the Canvas Student Guide-click HERE Most technical issues can be solved quickly. If you are experiencing a technical issue with Canvas and you need assistance, log into your course and click on the help tab in the upper right corner of the screen. From there you can access Canvas Guides, report problems or make suggestions on improving the system. You can start a conversation with your instructor by clicking on the inbox tab in the upper right corner. Once you open the inbox, type the instructor name in the To box under new messages and then type your message to your instructor in the message box. For a tutorial on how conversations in Canvas work, click HERE: Online Communication Etiquette: Students are expected to uphold their responsibilities in terms of appropriate and professional communication with faculty and peers. Please review netiquette (Internet etiquette) practices, like those found at: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/. Course Surveys: There will be two course surveys in the class. Please take the time to complete them. The college values your opinion and appreciates the fact that you choose us to help you enhance your education. So dont be shy, take the survey and tell us how we can serve you better in the future.

Assignments & Grading

Assessments

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Since this is a self-paced course, you may complete your Assessments on any learning module at any time. You will be able to view your grade for the session assessments you have completed in the grade center. Students will have only one attempt for each weekly assessment. The weekly assessments will be automatically graded, and the grades posted to the grade center in Canvas.

Additional Support
Optional Campus Support Students are welcome to use the services and equipment available at the most convenient Ivy Tech Campus. Services include academic advising, equipment, libraries, and tutoring. Please locate the most convenient Ivy Tech campus by reviewing the information at http://ivytech.edu/campuses/. Click for Help If you need additional assistance, please visit the Canvas Student Guide by clicking HERE. The guide will provide students with important information about the Canvas Learning Management System. Disabilities Services Students with questions or needs for disabilities support services should contact [Instructors: Enter your local disabilities services director/coordinator below.] Disabilities Support Contact: First Name: [Type First Name Here] Last Name: [Type Last Name Here] Phone Number: [Type Phone Number Here] Email (Ivy Tech Email): [Type Email Here] Blackboard IM ID: [Type ID here-remove this line if none exists] Office/Campus Location: [Type Location Here-remove this line if none exist] Office Hours: [Type Office Hours Here-remove this line if none exist]

Financial Literacy MOOC Spring, 2014