Finan 303 – Principles of Finance – Spring 2008
Sec. 002 – MWF 10:40-11:30 a.m. – B312
Instructor:
Office Phone:
Office:
Email:
David A. Bourff
426-4811
L-141-D Library
dbourff@boisestate.edu
Office Hours:
MWF 7:30-8:30 a.m.
MWF 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Required Materials: Online version of Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston, Fundamentals of
Financial Management: Concise Fifth Edition, Thomson South-Western…as listed on Aplia.com
***hardcopy is optional through Aplia for an additional fee.
Log-in information for Aplia will be given on a separate handout.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student should:
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Have an understanding of the goals of the firm and how the finance function supports those
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Be able to read and analyze the financial statements of a corporate organization
Be able to use the historical analysis of financial statements and a sales forecast to forecast the
cash flow and financing needs of the organization
Understand how the time value of money impacts financial decisions
Understand and be able to apply the models for valuing financial assets
Understand the concept and measurement of risk as it applies to financial modeling
Be able to estimate cash flows accruing to long-term assets
Understand and be able to apply the models used to evaluate the long-term asset acquisition
proposals for the firm
Understand the instruments and markets for raising capital for the firm
All of the objectives are considered for corporations operating in a global environment within the
framework of ethical decision-making
Assessment: Measuring the extent to which students have achieved the course objectives will be
accomplished through examinations consisting of a combination of quantitative and qualitative material.
In addition, homework and mini-case assignments will supplement.
Calculator: A calculator is essential to the course. Some of the text gives financial calculator
keystrokes as instruction. For business majors, especially finance majors, I recommend the best
calculator you can afford. Hewlett-Packard makes several series of calculators for finance, the 10 and
12 series, the 17, and finally the 19 series. The scale is from least expensive to most expensive. I can
also recommend the Texas Instruments BA35-Plus as well. Check the student boards and online
discount centers for used options. The HP 17 is the most user friendly of all the options.
Aplia: We will use Aplia as a primary communication tool. I will post test grades to Blackboard, but
that is all. The Aplia site records your homework grades.
Grades: There will be 4 exams worth 100 points each. 100 pts are devoted to non-exam
assessments. We will be using the +/- grading system, so 2.5/5/2.5 is the breakdown.
Homework is critical to this class. It is the key to performing well on the exams, and makes up a
significant portion of your final grade. I will drop your lowest score. The homework schedule and due
dates are on Aplia.
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Tentative Schedule: This schedule is subject to change, except for test dates. The material on the
exams may deviate from what is listed, but not the test dates. If your job prevents your availability to
meet the test date requirements, contact the instructor. Case by case consideration can be made, as
the instructor has several other sections that may fit your schedule and his as well!
Cell phones must be operated on vibrate mode only! Excessive texting/absences/use of laptop for
non-class oriented material will result in penalties. 2pts for first offense, 4 for 2nd, 8 for 3rd, and
continues to double each occurrence.
Cheating or disruptive behavior will result the student receiving an F for the semester and will be
subject to University Policies.
Schedule
Week of
January 23
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 3
March 10
March 17
March 24
March 31
April 7
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5
May 14
Chapters
1
2 and 3
3 and 4
3 and 4
4 and 5
5 and 6
6
6 and 7
7 and 8
Spring Break
7, 8, 9
8 and 9
9 and 10
10, 11
11, 12
12
10:30-12:30
Assessment Due***
Exam 1*, Ch 1-3
Exam 2*, Ch 4-6
Exam 3*, Ch 7-9
Final Exam, Ch 10-12
***Homework Assessments on APLIA.com
*In-term exams are on Fridays
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