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How much homework is in Personal Finance?

We estimate that the course workload will take 5–7 hours per week. During a typical week, students complete the following coursework: 

  • 60–90 minutes of live class instruction 
  • Video lecture (10–20 minutes) 
  • 1 chapter textbook reading (30 pages per chapter)
  • 1 chapter non-textbook reading (20 pages per chapter)
  • Discussion forum (one post and one reply) 
  • Homework Assignment
  • Quiz

Throughout the semester, students complete one project, various homework assignments, and quizzes.