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Chia-Chun (Cici) Chiang [cchiang@utep.edu](cchiang@utep.edu)[ ](cchiang@utep.edu)[Office: BUSN 247](Office: BUSN 247)  \nClass Hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:30 – 2:50 pm (BUSN 329)  \nOffice Hours: Monday/Wednesday 4:20–6:30 pm; or by appointment  \nCourse Information: What this class is about and what we will do  \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION  \nThis course provides an introduction to actuarial cash flow models. Simple, compound, rate of discount, and effective interest functions are analyzed. These functions are used in the calculation of present value and future values of various types of annuities, loans, and more complex cash flow streams.  \nStudents enrolled in FIN 4340 should have successfully completed FIN 3310.  \nEXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES  \n• Understand and be able to perform calculations relating to the present value, current value, and accumulated value.  \n• Describe different annuities and their cash flows.  \n• Understand the time value of money among different types of annuities as well as more complex cash flow streams.  \n• Understand key concepts concerning loans and how to perform related calculations.  \n• Teach actuarial cash flow models, which constitute the theoretical foundation of actuarial science.  \n• Develop analytical problem-solving skills to solve complex problems from first principles rather than memorization.  \nCOURSE MATERIAL  \n• Required Text: Lecture Notes & Coaching Actuaries  \n• Coaching Actuaries:  \nCoaching Actuaries is an online software that allows students  \nto submit homework assignments and check their work online. Access to Pearson Coaching Actuaries is required for this course. Explore Purchase Options here.  \nCoaching Actuaries  \ninClass.docx  \nGRADING AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS  \nGrade Distribution:  \n[100-90] = A (90, 80] = B (80-70] = C (70-60] = D \u003C 59 = F  \nGrade Components:  \n\n| Exam 1 | 15% |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam 2 | 15% |\n| Final Exam | 50% |\n| Coaching Actuaries Homework | 15% |\n| Python Homework | 5% |\n| Total | 100% |\n\nExam 1, Exam 2, and Final:  \no All exams will be closed-book, and no formula sheet is allowed. All exams are in-person and proctored. The final exam will be cumulative. All students must take the exams at the scheduled time. You are allowed to use a calculator. Makeup exams are not stipulated for UEC exams and finals except under extremely urgent and extenuating reasons. Students are required to check and report any exam conflict with pre-scheduled dates related to Athletic performance or rehearsals and religious observances. 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