FCSC 371 - Real World Finance

Description:
This course provides, an introduction to major personal and family related consumer issues (loans, investments, credit, budgeting, fraud avoidance, advertising), rational financial decision-making, rights and responsibiliteis of consumers, and consumer protection.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Explore a variety of consumer issues impacting individuals and families in our society.		Students will complete assignments and activities, including an exam, in which they will explore consumer issues.
Evaluate the impact of advertising on consumer decisions.		Student will complete assignment referencing a rubric that measures the impacts of advertising.
Demonstrate comprehension of the economic and ethical issues related to major expenditures (food, clothing, housing, transportation, and recreation).		Students will create an effective and accurate personal budget.
Identify the essentials of money management including coping with credit and investing resources.		Students will complete assignment/project referencing a rubric that measures investment strategies and credit evaluation.
Evaluate risk management throughout the life span as it relates to health care, life insurance, home insurance, and transportation insurance.		Students will complete assignments and activities, including an exam, which evaluate aspects of risk management.
Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of ways to handle fraudulent practices in the market place.		Student will complete assignments and activities, including an exam, which cover best practices for avoiding fraud in the market place.