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• The class next Tuesday will be devoted to a review session for the final exam.
• I have posted a sample of questions from a previous Finance 4335 final exam at http://fin4335.garven.com/fall2023/samplefinalexam.pdf, and the solutions are available at http://fin4335.garven.com/fall2023/samplefinalexamsolutions.pdf.
• The final exam formula sheet is available at http://fin4335.garven.com/fall2023/formulas_final.pdf.
• I have posted a comprehensive study guide for the final exam, located at http://fin4335.garven.com/fall2023/courseoverview.pdf.
• Final exam office hours are as follows:
  • Tuesday, December 5, from 3:30-4:30 pm at Foster 320.39
  • Thursday, December 7, from 10:15 – 11:45 am and from 2-3:30 pm at Foster 320.39

It’s now due tomorrow by 5 pm. I have provided a comprehensive guide for solving this type of problem on the course blog at http://risk.garven.com/2023/11/28/credit-risk-class-problem-solutions-and-procedure/.

In a blog posting last week titled “Office hours for the week of November 27-December 1“, I rescheduled my office hours for this week from my usual 3:30-4:30 TR (on-campus ) office hours to 4-5:30 pm MW (via Zoom).

If you want to connect with me this afternoon, enter “officehours.garven.com” in your device’s web browser address field and hit return. I’ll be available to help with any Finance 4335-related questions you may have (especially related to  Problem Set 10, which is due tomorrow, Thursday, November 30).

For what it’s worth, Sal Kahn provides a superb (10-minute) introduction to the Black-Scholes Formula on the Khan Academy website at the following URL: https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/core-finance/derivative-securities/black-scholes/v/introduction-to-the-black-scholes-formula.

Next week (November 27-December 1), I won’t be able to hold my usual 3:30-4:30 TR on-campus office hours. To make up for this, I’ve rearranged my schedule to accommodate office hours next Monday (November 27) from 4:00 to 5:30 pm and Wednesday (November 29) from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, both conducted via Zoom.

If you want to connect with me during these sessions, enter “officehours.garven.com” in your device’s web browser address field and hit return. I’ll be available to help with any Finance 4335-related questions you may have (especially related to Problem Set 9 (due Tuesday, November 28) and Problem Set 10 (due Thursday, November 30).

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I strongly urge all students enrolled in Finance 4335 to participate in course evaluations, not just for this course but also for other courses in which you are enrolled this semester at Baylor University. I value your input, not only regarding aspects where I excel but also on areas where I can enhance both the content and delivery of Finance 4335.

The evaluation period is active from today, November 15, and will conclude on December 8. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

In a blog post from earlier this week, I indicated that I would be available on Zoom from 3:30-5 pm today. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, I will now be accessible during the 3-4:30 pm adjusted time slot. If you wish to reach out during this period, enter "officehours.garven.com" in your device’s web browser and press enter. I’ll be ready to help with any Finance 4335-related questions you might have.