What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive course syllabus for BUAD 306: Business Finance, offered at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. It outlines the foundational expectations, grading policies, and logistical details for students enrolled in the course during the Fall 2007 semester. It serves as the official guide to the course structure and requirements, providing a clear understanding of how student performance will be evaluated.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for any student currently enrolled or considering enrollment in BUAD 306. It’s crucial to review this document at the beginning of the semester to understand the instructor’s expectations regarding coursework, attendance, and academic integrity. Prospective students can use this to gauge the course’s emphasis on different assessment methods and the overall workload. Understanding the grading breakdown and policies *before* the course begins can help students prepare effectively and maximize their performance.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides a high-level overview of the course. It does *not* contain the actual course content, lecture notes, specific problem sets, or exam questions. It also doesn’t detail the specific financial concepts covered in each lecture. While it mentions required textbooks, it does not include the textbook content itself. The syllabus reflects policies as they were established for a specific semester (Fall 2007) and may be subject to change in future iterations of the course.
What This Document Provides
* A detailed breakdown of the components contributing to the final course grade (homework, midterm exams, final exam, and class participation).
* Information regarding required course materials, including textbook titles and editions.
* Details on communication methods, specifically the use of the Blackboard learning management system.
* Policies regarding homework submission, including acceptable formats and late submission guidelines.
* Exam policies, including format (multiple-choice), required materials (scantrons, financial calculator), and procedures for grade disputes.
* Information about the use of financial calculators in the course.
