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=== 14 September 2012 ===
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We wrap the TVM section with one more example and then continue looking at Measures of Profitability: slides 32 onwards.
We wrap up the TVM section with one more example and then continue looking at Measures of Profitability: slides 32 onwards.
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== Selected references ==
== Selected references ==

Revision as of 18:17, 13 September 2012

Class date(s): 11 September onwards
Download video: Link [113M]

Download video: Link [109M]

Class slides

The slides are in tab 3 of the notes.


11 September 2012

In this class we give an overview of the "Engineering Economics" section of the course. We start by introducing the topic of the time-value of money.

13 September 2012

We continue considering the time value of money (TVM) and do some class exercises.

  • Slides: We cover slides 24 to 29. Slides 30 and 31 will feature in the next tutorial.
  • Audio and video recording of the class

14 September 2012

We wrap up the TVM section with one more example and then continue looking at Measures of Profitability: slides 32 onwards.

Selected references

The following printed materials have influenced the course content. In alphabetical order:

Author(s) Title Library link Google search for ISBN Amazon link for ISBN
Blank and Tarquin Engineering Economy (7th edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Fraser et al. Engineering Economics in Canada (3rd edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Fraser et al. Global Engineering Economics (4th edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon
Park, Zuo and Pelot Contemporary Engineering Economics, a Canadian perspective (3rd edition, or earlier) McMaster Google NA
Stermole and Stermole Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods (13th edition, or earlier) NA Google Amazon
Turton et al. Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes (4th edition, or earlier) McMaster Google Amazon