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• Fundamentals of Financial Management with Aplia, Concise Fifth Edition, by Bringham, Eugene F. and Joel F. Houston. Thomson 2007.
  
  
• TI83 graphing calculator

Week	Chapter(s)	Topic(s)
1	1	An Overview of Financial Management
2	5	Financial Markets and Institutions
3	6	Interest Rates
4	8	Risk and Rates of Return
5	2	Time Value of Money
6	7	Bonds and Their Valuation
7	9	Stocks and Their Valuation
8	WSJ	Sources of Financial Information
9	16	Financial Planning and Forecasting
10	15	Working Capital Management
11	11	The Basics of Capital Budgeting
12	12	Cash Flow Estimation and Risk Analysis
13	4	Analysis of Financial Statements
14	→	Credit Analysis and Loans
15	→	FINAL EXAM

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the objective of Financial Management. (I,II,III,VII)
2. Develop an understanding of the American Financial System. (I,II,III,VII)
3. Use financial statements and cash flow information in analysis of a firm. (I,II,III)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the time value of money. (III,V,VI)
5. Demonstrate knowledge of how long term investment decisions should be made. (III,V,VI,VII,)
6. Develop an understanding of how long term financing decisions should be made. (I,III,V,VI,VII)

Students will:

1. Collaborate in teams to analyze and solve finance problems. (Communication Outcome, Active Learning Strategies, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Mathematics Outcome)
2. Apply appropriate decision making skills to given situations. (Mathematics Outcome)
3. Learn elements of the work ethic, such as punctuality, professionalism, dependability, cooperation and contribution. (Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Transitional Strategies)
4. Through peer evaluations, impose and experience group sanctions and participation. (Communication Outcome)
5. Use spreadsheet software to assist in solving financial problems. (Technological Literacy Outcome, Mathematics Outcome, Active Learning Strategies)
6. Use critical thinking skills to interpret, evaluate, and make informed judgments. (Mathematics Outcome, Active Learning Strategies)

The student should be able to:

1. Describe financial management. (A)
2. Identify the finance function within a firm. (A)
3. Discuss maximization of stockholder wealth. (A)
4. Discuss how interest rates are determined. (B)
5. Describe risk, return, and market efficiency. (B)
6. Determine bond values and yields. (B)
7. Determine common stock values. (B,D)
8. Discuss the relationship between risk, return, and market price. (B,D)
9. Describe information conveyed in basic financial statements. (C)
10. Identify the differences between net cash flow and net income. (C)
11. Discuss pro forma financial statements. (C)
12. Calculate the present value of a stream of cash flows. (D)
13. Determine the interest rate of an investment. (D)
14. Describe portfolio risk. (D)
15. Discuss the capital asset pricing model. (D)
16. Define beta. (D)
17. Discuss the capital budgeting process. (E)
18. Describe how to estimate cash flows. (C,E)
19. Explain how capital budgeting projects are selected. (E)
20. Discuss how replacement decisions should be made. (E)
21. Identify the sources of long-term funds. (E)
22. Describe the characteristics of long-term debt. (F)
23. Identify the characteristics of common stock. (F)

1. Testing Procedures:
   The instructor's policy on exams, quizzes, attendance, and grades will be provided on a supplement to the course syllabus. A minimum of 4 exams is recommended.
   
   
2. Laboratory Expectations:     N/A
   
   
3. Field Work:     N/A
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods:
   Class participation and homework will also comprise the final grade for the course.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:

   92 - 100	A
   89 - 91	B+
   82 - 88	B
   79 - 81	C+
   72 - 78	C
   65 - 71	D
   Below 65	F

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.]
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.
   
   
3. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.
   
   
4. Accommodation for Disabilities:
   If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.