Course Syllabus IMS 6204.

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Course Information
Course Course Number/Section Course Title Term and Dates IMS6204.0G2.11F Global Business Fall 2011, 8 week Session Two (October 24th December 14th)

Professors Contact Information Professor Habte G. Woldu Office Phone 972-883-6357 Email Address wolduh@utdallas.edu Office Location SM 4.805 Online Office Hours TBA Web site: http://www.utdllas.edu/~wolduh About the Instructor Dr. Habte Woldu is a faculty member and Director of International Student Exchange Programs and Foreign Study Trips at the School of Management, UT Dallas. Courses taught include, Comparative Management Methods (online and on campus), Global Business (online, and on campus), Area Studies: East and West Europe, Africa and Asia at graduate level, and International Business and Organizational Behavior & International Human Resource at undergraduate levels. Research interest: cross-cultural management, measuring cultural dynamics among nations and within demographic groups, East European Studies and African Foreign Direct Investment. Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions The course is designed for graduate students who had already taken international business or international marketing management course. Course Description The course deals with economic relations in a global economy characterized by increasing interdependence of nations. Students through the foundations of neoclassic and contemporary economic theories will learn about absolute and comparative advantage of nations in international trade. The course also introduces new theories of international trade that have relevance in the current global economic situation. Students through various graphs will be able to see the impacts of trade barriers and protectionist government policies on the economic welfare of nations. Furthermore, students in this course will learn about the challenges of globalization such as global economic recession, environmental questions, child labor by multinational firms, the north-south dialogue on terms of international trade as well as the clash between multinational firms and developing countries on employment, transfer

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pricing and technology sharing. In addition, students through various group research and case reports will present their findings to the class. Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes Students upon finishing the course are expected to manage the following core issues: 1. Analysis of the international trade dynamics and its trend and direction in the global marketplace 2. Understanding the comparative advantage of trade between nations according to the theory of Ricardo and its limitations. 3. Understanding the impact of trade barriers on the welfare of a nation and how it affects the world economy 4. Recognizing the association global business expansion and the increase in income gap between the rich and poor 5. Identifying ethical issues and responsibilities of multinational firms: transfer pricing strategy, child labor practice controversies, environmental pollution and corruption Required Textbooks and Materials Required Texts Carbaugh, Robert, International Economics, 13th Regular or Special Editions, South-Western, 2009 Textbooks and some other bookstore materials can be ordered online through Off-Campus Books or the UTD Bookstore. They are also available in stock at both bookstores. Recommended Readings Materials: Zakaria, Fareed, The Post American World, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2008 Engardio, Pete, Chindia: How China and India are Revolutionizing Global Business, McGrew-Hill Companies, Inc., 2007 Friedman, Thomas, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005 Yergin, D. and Stanislaw, J., Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy, PBS Series, 2002 The Economist, The international business section of The New York Times and Journal of International Business Studies

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Short articles for weekly discussion: Part 1: Articles on Recent Current Affairs: The Economist Issue 1: Greek Crises (Dicussion 0) Source: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=2&hid=9&sid=c05ffd61-3f04-4732-96fe0bdc71593cf6%40sessionmgr12&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN =50129093 Issue 2: Shareholders Vs. Stakeholders (Relevant to defining corporate responsibilities whether they are to owners or to customers and employees) (Discussion 1) Source: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=9&sid=d034d395-2496-4841-8aaca9d56936b185%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&A N=49723360 Issue 3: Easier Said than Done (reference to the current challenges of emerging markets in spite of the hyped hopes and expectations) (Discussion 2) Source: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=9&sid=ea18165d-5b1f-4aec-a3d6b204cee29295%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=493832 68

Issue 4: Grow, grow, grow: emerging market companies (why emerging markets should do well during the post recession period) (General Discussions) Source: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=9&sid=8a88f3bb-2267-4fea-9e34136fea5052b6%40sessionmgr4&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN= 49383269 Issue 5: The New Round of Farm Reform in Europe (Discussion 3) Source: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=9&sid=d0d04506-3f6f-47d0-bcad525f36148df5%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN =49723259 Issue 6: The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and Russia): The Trillion dollar club (Talks about the commonality of the BRIC nations in creating a real bloc such as EU or even NAFTA?) (Discussion 4) Source: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=9&sid=3b31e35e-cf64-4393-85f7c68eaf583c68%40sessionmgr12&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN =49383505 Part 2: Articles on Globalization 1. Marber, Peter (2004) Globalization and its contents, World Policy Journal, Winter 2004/2005 (General Discussions) Drucker, Peter (2005) Trading Places, The National Interest, Spring 2005 (Discussion 5) Chandler, Clay, (2005) The Great Wal-Mart of China, Fortune, July, 2005 (General Discussions)

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Baily, Martin and Farrell, Diana (2005) Outsourcing Jobs: The Myths and Realities , Current, February, 2005 (Discussion 6)

Directions on how to download the above articles: In order to download the articles, go to the UTD McDermott library webpage. Click on the ejournals only tab that appears under Resources. The activated page allows you to look for journals in alphabetical order. Select the relevant journal and drill down further to find the article. Course Policies Make-up exams Make-ups for midterm and final exams are possible only under extraordinary situation and the instructor may not give full credit to late exams depending on the condition why the examinee didnt take the exam. Late Work Only accepted under extraordinary situation Class Participation Students are required to login regularly to the online class site. The instructor will use the tracking feature in eLearning to monitor student activity. Students are also required to participate in all class activities such as discussion board activities, chat or conference sessions and group projects. Virtual Classroom Citizenship The same guidelines that apply to traditional classes should be observed in the virtual classroom environment. Please use proper netiquette when interacting with class members and the professor. Policy on Server Unavailability or Other Technical Difficulties The university is committed to providing a reliable online course system to all users. However, in the event of any unexpected server outage or any unusual technical difficulty which prevents students from completing a time sensitive assessment activity, the instructor will extend the time windows and provide an appropriate accommodation based on the situation. Students should report any problems to the instructor and also contact the UTD eLearning Help Desk: http://www.utdallas.edu/elearninghelp, 1-866-588-3192. The instructor and the UTD eLearning Help Desk will work with the student to resolve any issues at the earliest possible time. Top

Technical Requirements
In addition to a confident level of computer and Internet literacy, certain minimum technical requirement must be met to enable a successful learning experience. Please review the technical requirements and the web browser configuration information carefully.

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Course Access and Navigation

This course was developed using a web course tool called eLearning. It is to be delivered entirely online. Students will use their UTD NetID account to login to the course at http://elearning.utdallas.edu. Please see more details on course access and navigation information. To get started with an eLearning course, please see the Getting Started: Student eLearning Orientation. UTD provides eLearning technical support 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The services include a toll free telephone number for immediate assistance (1-866-588-3192), email request service, and an online chat service. The UTD user community can also access the support resources such as self-help resources and a Knowledge Base. Please use this link to access the UTD eLearning Support Center: http://www.utdallas.edu/elearninghelp. Top

Communications
This eLearning course has built-in communication tools which will be used for interaction and communication. Some external communication tools such as regular email and a web conferencing tool may also be used during the semester. Please see more details about communication tool information. Interaction with Instructor: The instructor will communicate with students mainly using the Announcements and Discussions tools. Students may send personal concerns or questions to the instructor using the course Email tool. The instructor will reply to student emails or Discussion board messages within 3 working days under normal circumstances. Top

Student Resources
The following university resources are available to students: UTD Distance Learning: http://www.utdallas.edu/elearning/students/cstudents.htm McDermott Library: Distance Learners (UTD students who live outside the boundaries of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, or Tarrant counties) will need a UTD-ID number to access all of the librarys electronic resources (reserves, journal articles, eBooks, interlibrary loan) from off campus. For UTD students living within those counties who are taking online courses, a Comet Card is required to check out materials at the McDermott Library. For more information on library resources go to http://www.utdallas.edu/library/distlearn/disted.htm. Top

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Student Assessments
Grading Information Weights Individual participation in the assigned topic discussion Group project (including peer evaluation): report Mid-Term exam includes chapters 1-4 Final exam includes chapters 6 -9 Bonus points from extra activities Total Grading criteria Scaled Score 91-105 88-90 85-87 80-84 78-79 75-77 70-74 Less than 70 Accessing Grades Students can check their grades by clicking My Grades under Course Tools after the grade for each assessment task is released. Participation in the discussion topics Students are expected to provide comments and solutions to the posted questions and problems spelled out in the provided discussion profile available on the course site. As the cases reflect the contents and the objectives of the chapters under which they are listed, you need to read the chapters thoroughly and Google for related issues published in journals in order to effectively participate in the discussion. Participation grade will be based on your level of involvement. It is important to remember that the level of involvement will be evaluated by quality, not quantity of postings. Your posted messages as well as your dialogues with your colleagues with regard to mini-case and group projects should bear substance and depth. Due to the large size of the class, weekly discussion topics are distributed to specific groups (see course calendar table). Therefore only the assigned group members will participate in the discussion and participation grade will be assigned on individual basis. However, the other class members can provide feedback and their own views in the general discussion area. Web conference discussions on video: a web conference discussing a video (available for viewing at http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/266/) is scheduled during the last week of the course.

10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 5% 105 %

Letter Equivalent A AB+ B BC+ C F

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Participation in the conference is optional; however, you can earn bonus points that will be added to your participation grade. Group Project Project report Format: you can earn up to a maximum of 15% for your paper and project presentation and 5% for group peer evaluation. Each student will be given a grade based on the outcome of group project and his/her level of participation within a group. The group project report will consist of 5 pages, double-spaced and typed. The report also should include a separate page of references used as sources in the report; at least five references excluding your book are required. Peer evaluation should be submitted under the assignment link on the group case submission due date. Peer evaluation is based on individuals a) intellectual contribution b) full participation and integrity c) creative and original ideas submitted to the group d) resourcefulness Case profiles for group project are provided on the course site. Groups will be selected for case studies and report during the first week of the course. Based on the evaluation information, instructor will assign a group participation grade for each student. The group project report should include a) Problem definition/theme b) Literature and method/s applied to discuss and solve the problem indicated in the case c) Alternative solutions d) Conclusion, including the best solution to the problem Groups will be assigned projects at the beginning of the class and students will be notified under Announcements. The instructor may also use a group sign-up sheet to form groups for group assignments or projects. A private discussion area will be set up on the discussion board for internal group communications. A group chat room can also be created for each group to use. A web conference system is available for use. Teams can schedule a live web conference for team work. Please see communication tool information for instructions on making a reservation and other web conference information. Assignment submission instructions You will submit your group project and peer evaluation (in the required file format with a simple file name and a file extension) by using the Assignments tool on the course site. Please see the Assignments link on the course menu or see the icon on the designated page. You can click each assignment name link and follow the on-screen instructions to upload and submit your file(s). Please refer to the Help menu for more information on using this tool. Please note: each assignment link will be deactivated after the assignment due time. After your submission is graded, you may click each assignments Graded tab to check the results and feedback. One group member will submit the assignment on behalf of the group and all group members will be able to view the results and feedback once its been graded.

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Online Exams (Midterm and Final) Students will be evaluated on two timed online exams administered on the honor system. The questions for the exam will be drawn mostly from Carbaughs text book, assigned articles and lecture notes. Mid-term and Final exam will include both multiple-choice and essay questions. Sample essay questions are posted on the module page. A sample test is also available for you to practice to get familiar with the testing system. The exams will be available on the days indicated on the Schedule and instructions will be given indicating the total time allowed for completion once the exam is opened. The instructor can change the system of examination and re-evaluate the entire class if the honor system procedures do not function as expected. The exams will be available under Assessments link on the course menu. You can access them by clicking the link and then clicking the available exam title links. Each exam is timed and can only be accessed one time within the scheduled time window. Please read the onscreen instructions carefully before clicking Begin Assessment. After each exam is graded and released, you may go back to the Assessments page and click View All Submissions to review your exam results. Top

Academic Calendar / Course Outline

WK/Dates Chapter/Lecture Topics Carbaugh Chapter 1 An overview of the international economy and globalization Chapter 2 Foundation of modern trade theory and comparative advantage Weekly Discussion Participation -Self introduction -Creating Groups -Discussion 0: on Greek Crises Project 1: Does a Flat World Make Ricardo Wrong? (page 84) Discussion 1: International business firms responsibility : To shareholder or to stakeholders, Source: The Economist, shareholders vs. stakeholders Project 2: Boeings Outsourcing of 787 More Difficult than Expected (p. 60) Discussion 2: Easier Said than Done All students read the short article under Issue # 1 and post their views on discussion bulletin. Group 1 Project Due date: 11/6 (Gr. 1) Group Project Assignments and Due Dates

1 10/24-10/30

2 10/31-11/6

Group 1 Members Discussion Session based on article in Issue # 2 10/31 11/6

3 11/7-11/13

Chapter 3 Sources of comparative advantage

Group 2 Project Due date 11/13

Group 2 Members Discussion Session based on article under Issue # 3, 11/7 - 11/13

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4 11/14-11/20

Chapter 4 Tariffs and their effects on the welfare of nations

Project 3: Does the WTO Harm the Environmentalist, page 199 Discussion 3: The New Round of Farm Reform in Europe

Group 3 Project Due date 11/20

Group 3 Members Discussion Session based on article under Issue # 5, 11/14 11/20 Midterm Exam (Ch1 -4) Sat. 11/19, 8:00 am Sun. 11/20, 11:59 pm

5 11/21-11/27

Chapter 6 Trade regulations and industrial policies

Project 4: Are International Labor Standards Needed to Prevent Social Dumpings? P. 248 Discussion 4: The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and Russia): The Trillion dollar club

Group 4 Project: Due date: 11/27

Group 4 Members Discussion session based on an article under Issue # 6, 11/21 11/27 Group 5 Project: Due date 12/4

6 11/28-12/4

Chapter 7 Trade policies in developing countries Chapter 8 Regional trading arrangements Vs multilateralism

Project 5: Competition in the World Steel Industry, page 25 Discussion 5: Trading Places

Group 5 Members Discussion session based on an article by Peter Drucker, 11/28-12/4 Group 6 Project: Due Date 12/11

7 12/05-12/11

Chapter 9 International factor movements and multinational enterprise

Project 6: Joseph Stieglitz Vs IMF & World Bank(pp. 249-255) Discussion 6: Outsourcing Jobs

Group 6 Members Discussion Session based on an article by Farrell and Martin, 12/05 - 12/11

Web conference discussion based on a video clip from the author , Thomas Friedman of The World is Flat, December 09, 1:00-2:30 pm, CT Final exam (Ch. 6-9) Sat. 12/10, 8:00 am - Sun. 12/11, 11:59 pm

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Scholastic Honesty
The University has policies and discipline procedures regarding scholastic dishonesty. Detailed information is available on the UTD Judicial Affairs web page. All students are expected to maintain a high level of responsibility with respect to academic honesty. Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. Top

Course Evaluation
As required by UTD academic regulations, every student must complete an evaluation for each enrolled course at the end of the semester. An online instructional assessment form will be made available for your confidential use. Please look for the course evaluation link on the course Homepage towards the end of the course. Top

University Policies
Student Conduct & Discipline The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility of each student and each student organization to be knowledgeable about the rules and regulations which govern student conduct and activities. General information on student conduct and discipline is contained in the UTD publication, A to Z Guide, which is provided to all registered students each academic year. The University of Texas at Dallas administers student discipline within the procedures of recognized and established due process. Procedures are defined and described in the Rules and Regulations, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Part 1, Chapter VI, Section 3, and in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities of the universitys Handbook of Operating Procedures. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations (SU 1.602, 972/883-6391). A student at the university neither loses the rights nor escapes the responsibilities of citizenship. He or she is expected to obey federal, state, and local laws as well as the Regents Rules, university regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to discipline for violating the standards of conduct whether such conduct takes place on or off campus, or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct. Academic Integrity The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work

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done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as ones own work or material that is not ones own. As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the universitys policy on plagiarism (see general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which searches the web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective. Email Use The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a students U.T. Dallas email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a UTD student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts. Withdrawal from Class The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal of any college-level courses. These dates and times are published in that semester's course catalog. Administration procedures must be followed. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. In other words, I cannot drop or withdraw any student. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend the class once you are enrolled. Student Grievance Procedures Procedures for student grievances are found in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities, of the universitys Handbook of Operating Procedures. In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student first to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor, supervisor, administrator, or committee with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called the respondent). Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved at that level, the grievance must be submitted in writing to the respondent with a copy of the respondents School Dean. If the matter is not resolved by the written response provided by the respondent, the student may submit a written appeal to the School Dean. If the grievance is not resolved by the School Deans decision, the student may make a written

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appeal to the Dean of Graduate or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint and convene an Academic Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final. The results of the academic appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations. Incomplete Grade Policy As per university policy, incomplete grades will be granted only for work unavoidably missed at the semesters end and only if 70% of the course work has been completed. An incomplete grade must be resolved within eight (8) weeks from the first day of the subsequent long semester. If the required work to complete the course and to remove the incomplete grade is not submitted by the specified deadline, the incomplete grade is changed automatically to a grade of F. Disability Services The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in room 1.610 in the Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is: The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22 PO Box 830688 Richardson, Texas 75083-0688 (972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY) Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those reasonable adjustments necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. For example, it may be necessary to remove classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals (in the case of dog guides) for students who are blind. Occasionally an assignment requirement may be substituted (for example, a research paper versus an oral presentation for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes enrolled students with mobility impairments may have to be rescheduled in accessible facilities. The college or university may need to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or mobility assistance. It is the students responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty members to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the professor after class or during office hours. Religious Holy Days The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required activities for the travel to and observance of a religious holy day for a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas Code Annotated.

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The student is encouraged to notify the instructor or activity sponsor as soon as possible regarding the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The student, so excused, will be allowed to take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time after the absence: a period equal to the length of the absence, up to a maximum of one week. A student who notifies the instructor and completes any missed exam or assignment may not be penalized for the absence. A student who fails to complete the exam or assignment within the prescribed period may receive a failing grade for that exam or assignment. If a student or an instructor disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the purpose of observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement about whether the student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations, either the student or the instructor may request a ruling from the chief executive officer of the institution, or his or her designee. The chief executive officer or designee must take into account the legislative intent of TEC 51.911(b), and the student and instructor will abide by the decision of the chief executive officer or designee. Off-Campus Instruction and Course Activities Off-campus, out-of-state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk-related activities. Information regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address given below. Additional information is available from the office of the school dean. (http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm) These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor. Top

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