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Class Information

Information on the class and its content, syllabus, the webcast, the cost of the series, and how to sign up may be obtained from the hyperlinked web pages or from Dr. Campbell Harvey, the professor teaching the course. Please email Dr. Harvey for additional information.

Class Schedule

Classes are scheduled to begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. EST Monday and Thursday, starting Monday, January 22 and ending Thursday, March 1. We suggest that you establish your connection 10-15 minutes prior to the start of each class. Each class will last approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with a fifteen minute break around 1 hour into the class.

Webcast Technical Information

Our webcast will be powered by DigitalIsland and encoded using the Real format at 56k, 100k and 300k. If you have questions as to the appropriate speed for your site, we suggest that you contact your IT help desk or LAN Administrator.

The archived webcasts will be available for 90 days after the initial broadcast as per our contract with Digital Island.

Software Requirements

You will need the following software:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4.06 or later
  • RealPlayer G2 or later (e.g. RealPlayer 8) or Windows Media Player (version 6.4 or later)

If you do not have Real Player, you can download it from the Real website. Or, if you prefer to use Windows Media Player, it may be downloaded from the Microsoft website.

Testing the Connection

We strongly suggest that you test your browser and RealPlayer prior to the event to confirm that your system is configured properly for viewing the webcast. In addition to identifying software issues that you may need to address, the test should also help identify any firewall issues that you may have at your site. If you have questions about your software, your PC or you think that you may have firewall issues, please contact your IT help desk for assistance as they are in the best position to answer your individual questions. If they have questions or need additional information please have them contact Fuqua's Technical Support Center by email or telephone at (919) 660-7878.

To test your machine, visit the class website, authenticate using the user ID and password that have been provided to you. Once you have successfully authenthicated, select "Introduction" and view Dr. Cam Harvey speaking. Once you have done this you should be ready to go to the first class.

Attending the Webcast

Connect to the webcast at .... You will have to enter your user ID and password before you are taken to the live site. You may connect at any time during the webcast though we recommend establishing the connection 10 to 15 minutes before the start of class. The webcasts will also be archived so you may view previous classes at any time.

Asking Questions

You can ask Professor Harvey questions during the class by FAX or email. Email should be sent to ceb4@mail.duke.edu. The number for the FAX machine in the classroom is (919) 660-7932. The FAX machine will be operational byapproximately 10:45 a.m. EST each scheduled class.