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Course Outline Econ 371 S12 01

This course provides an introduction to business finance. Topics covered include time value of money, valuation of financial assets, capital budgeting, and determining appropriate discount rates. Students will be evaluated based on two assignments, a midterm exam, and a final exam. The instructor's contact information, textbook, and policies regarding attendance, late assignments, and academic integrity are outlined.

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Course Outline Econ 371 S12 01

This course provides an introduction to business finance. Topics covered include time value of money, valuation of financial assets, capital budgeting, and determining appropriate discount rates. Students will be evaluated based on two assignments, a midterm exam, and a final exam. The instructor's contact information, textbook, and policies regarding attendance, late assignments, and academic integrity are outlined.

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University of Waterloo Department of Economics Econ 371 Section 1 Business Finance 1 Spring 2012 Instructor: Pirapa Tharmalingam Office:

: HH104 Classroom: RCH103 Class time: TWTh 7:00 PM 7:50 PM Office Hours: TWTh 7:50PM 8:50PM or by appointment Contact: Phone: 519-888-4567 x. 38771 Email: [email protected] Overview: This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of finance and its applications. Topics covered include: time value of money, valuation of financial assets, capital budgeting and determination of appropriate discount rate. Students are expected to have basic understanding of accounting concepts. Required text: Brealey, Myers, Marcus Maynes, Mitra Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (3rd or 4th Canadian edition) McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Supplementary material will be given during the course, if and when necessary. Assignments and other material will be posted on D2L website Course evaluation: There will be two assignments (30%), one midterm (30%) and a Final exam (40%). Notes: Mid- term exam will be written in class on June 21, 2012. There will be no make up for a missed exam. If a valid documentation is provided for missed mid-term, the weight will be shifted to the final exam. Please follow instructions: (http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/students/accom_illness.html) Due dates for assignments will be announced in class. Late assignments will not be accepted. Email communication is reserved for administrative purposes (i.e. missing an assignment etc). Any course related inquiry during the term should be addressed in person. You are expected to attend lectures and keep up with all announcements.

A tentative lecture plan is given below. This is subject to change depending on class progress. Students are encouraged to practice end of chapter problems. Students are expected to be available during the final exam period for Spring Term 2012. Travel plans are not an acceptable ground for granting alternative final exam times: http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/finalexams.html

Note on avoidance of academic that this is just a roughin the courses of the Faculty of Arts arehow fastknow what constitutes an academic Please note offences: All students registered guideline. Depending on expected to we progress, offence, to avoid committing academic offences, and to take responsibility for their academic actions. When the commission of an offence is established, I will adjust the content of the course throughout the term. It is highly disciplinary penalties will be imposed in accord with Policy #71 (Student Academic Discipline). For information on categories of offences and types of recommended that you practice #71 which is supplied in the Undergraduate from the text. penalties, students are directed to consult the summary of Policy ALL odd-numbered problems Calendar (section 1; on the Web at http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/Policies/policy71.htm). If you need help in learning howPorter offences such as plagiarism, cheating, and double Solution manuals are put in reserve for you at Dana to avoid Library. submission, or if you need clarification of aspects of the discipline policy, ask your TA or course instructor for guidance. Other resources regarding the discipline policy are your academic advisor and the Undergraduate Associate Dean. Students who believe that they have been wrongfully or unjustly penalized have the right to grieve; refer to Policy #70, Student Grievance, http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/Policies/policy70.htm. How to Avoid Plagiarism and Other Written Offences: A Guide for Students and Instructors - To http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/Policies/policy70.htm Note for students with disabilities: The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD), located in Needles Hall, Room 1132, collaborates with all academic departments to arrange appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities without compromising the academic integrity of the curriculum. If you require academic accommodations to lessen the impact of your disability, please register with the OPD at the beginning of each academic term

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