| Text |
The
required text for the course is Fundamentals
of Financial Management, 9th edition, by Brigham and
Houston. A course packet with class notes and other readings is also
available through the copy center at Harvill. |
| Objective |
This
is a beginning level finance class which will focus on the time value of
money, project analysis, risk and return, and financial decision making. By the end of the course, each student should have a basic
understanding of how financial decisions are made. |
| Homework |
Homework
problems will be assigned for each
topic. They will not
be collected or graded. However,
it is highly recommended that you work through assigned problems because
your quiz questions will come directly
from the homework and many of your test questions will be very similar to
the homework problems. The
problem sets and copies of solutions will be available from Harvill Copy
Center. |
| Calculator |
A
financial calculator is highly recommended and will be used extensively in
class. A calculator will be allowed on all tests.
If you need to purchase a calculator I recommend the Texas
Instruments BA II, or a similar calculator which has the following
functions: present value (PV), future value (FV), and internal rate of
return (IRR). Please read and
understand the operating instructions for your calculator.
You are responsible for knowing how to operate your own calculator. |
| Grading |
Midterm
I and II: 25 %
each
Quizzes: 20 %
Final Exam: 30
%
I
expect that the cutoff for an “A” will be 90%, a “B” will be 80%,
a “C” will be 70%, and a “D” will be 60%. |
| Quizzes |
We
will have a quiz on each chapter the day after we complete our discussion
of it. The quizzes will be announced and will be similar to one or two of your homework problems.
There will be no makeup.
A zero will be assigned for missed quizzes.
Two lowest grades will be dropped. |
| Final
Exam |
The
final exam will be given on December
14 from 8:00 to 10:00 am, which is the same as the date and time
listed in the catalog. The
final exam will be comprehensive, but will concentrate on the material
covered after the second midterm. |
| Policies |
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Academic dishonesty will not be
tolerated.
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There will be no extra credit or make-up work to improve your
grade.
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Students are responsible for the grade they earn.
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It is not considered professional to beg for a grade which has not been earned.
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No “Incomplete” will be given for marginal or failing work at the end of the
semester.??
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If you intend to drop the course, you must do so officially by the final drop date.
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