Fall 2008
course listing
Social Sciences
 Economics
and Finance
New!
BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE—OUTSMART THE PROS*
S01
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Libby Zurkow
This course provides a means for analyzing the financial
aspects of buying and selling real estate no matter
what the market. The course will use Microsoft Excel
and a program developed by the instructor as well as
a handbook she is currently writing. (1711)
IMPACT
OF MODERN GENETICS ON SOCIETY*
S02
Monday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Marianne Eleuterio
A survey of the ethical and societal issues arising
from advances in genetics during the past century—based
on experiments, cytogenetics, genetic histories, and
new technologies such as DNA sequencing and extensive
databases. (265)
PRINCIPLES
OF INVESTING: PART 1*
S03
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Gary Gittings
An introduction to investing that reviews common stocks,
corporate and municipal bonds, U.S. Treasury and government
agency obligations, international investments, mutual
funds, and tax sheltered annuities. Read and understand
basic financial information, general financial planning,
estate and trust planning, and tax planning. Develop
an investment philosophy and an appropriate asset allocation
strategy; explore the use of professional money management.
IRA and retirement plan distribution concepts are discussed.
(914)
STOCKS
AND OPTIONS: INTELLIGENT INVESTING*
S04
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Anil Parikh
The basics of stocks and options, characteristics of
well performing stocks, fundamental and technical analysis,
how to determine buy points for stocks, and some selling
rules. (1099)
POLITICAL
SCIENCE AND LAW
CURRENT
EVENTS DISCUSSION*
T01 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Instructors: Lyn Newsom, Thomas Goodrich, and Betty
Wier
Discussion group focused on national and international
current events. Discussion will be based on expert guest
speakers' presentations, videos/DVDs from TV programs/documentaries,
with active participation by class members. (832)
CURRENT
EVENTS, SPEAKERS*
T02
Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructors: Carl Schnee and Allan Rusten
Lectures by prominent people from the University of
Delaware, our area, and beyond, focusing on current
political and social events. Questions and answers are
encouraged. (287)
CURRENT
EVENTS, VIDEO PRESENTATION*
T03
Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
A simulcast presentation of T02, Current Events, Speakers
to accommodate members placed on the waitlist for T02.
(12254)
GREAT
DECISIONS 2008*
T04 [Syllabus
or additional course information available online.]
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Instructors: Steven Dombchik and Bob Fisher
Videotape presentation followed by class discussion.
Topics include Iraq: end game; European Union at 50;
talking to our enemies; Russia; U.S. defense and security
policy; Latin America's shift to the left; U.S.-China
trade policy; and private philanthropy. Great Decisions
text is recommended. Limited to 50 students. (363)
UNITED
STATES AND CHINA*
T05
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Mike Cheng
Are the U.S. and China partners or potential enemies
in the 21st century? An examination of the dynamics
in the changing world. (969)
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