Module 1—Introduction: 3.5 hours, .35 CEUs on completion

· Overview of the five learning modules

· Anatomy of an Energy Project

· How the HP12C functions as a calculator for energy projects

· Special symbols used on the HP12C

· Special key combinations

o Memory clear

o Master memory clear

· Operating modes and clearing procedures

o Number representation

o Settings and annunciators

o Memory organization and the five basic TVM (time value of money) financial parameters

· Using memories to solve problems

· Using register contents

· Understanding register arithmetic

· Basic arithmetic concepts

· RPN and the order of operations

· Practice solving basic arithmetic problems

· Basic loan calculations

o The HP12C time value of money (TVM)

o Cash flow diagrams and sign conventions

o Practice solving loan problems

· TVM basics

o TVM calculations

o The HP12C TVM

o TVM sign conventions, payment modes and odd periods

o Practice solving simple interest problems

o Practice solving compound interest problems

· Review of Module 1 and quiz