Northeastern State University

College of Business and Technology

Department of Marketing

Tahlequah, OK

Summer 2005

 

INSTRUCTOR:

 

Dr. Joan E. Williams, Assistant Professor.  Office:  HH 304

Office Hours: immediately after class

Telephone: 918-456-5511 ext. 3088.

FAX: 918-458-2337

E-mail: willijoa@nsuok.edu

http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~willijoa/

Distance learning site: nsuonline.nsuok.edu

 

COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER                           CLASS DAYS AND TIME:

 

MKT 3213- Principles of Marketing                             M-TH 9:00-11:40

 

PREREQUISITE:

 

NONE

 

CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

 

An overview of marketing’s role within society and within an organization.  Surveys consumer behavior, marketing research, pricing, promotion, product issues, distribution, marketing management, marking ethics and global marketing.

 

COURSE PURPOSE:

 

The purpose of this course is to provide a student with a broad introduction to marketing concepts, the role of marketing in society and within a business, and an overview of the various factors that influence marketing decision making.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

1.      Learn the “language of marketing” (e.g., terms, concepts and frameworks) used by practicing marketing managers.

 

2.      Understand the major decision areas under marketing’s responsibility; the basic interrelationships of those decision areas; and a working knowledge of how to apply the key frameworks and tools for analyzing customers, competition, marketing positioning, and marketing strengths and weaknesses.

3.      Develop insight about the creative selection of target markets and blending decisions related to product, price, promotion and place to meet the needs of a target market.

 

4.      Read assigned material from the text and outside resources to supplement their understanding of the course lecture material.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: (Required Textbook)

 Lascu and Clow Marketing Frontiers: Concepts and Tools Atomic Dog Publishing ISBN: 1-59260-090-5

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

 

The expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies to complement the students’ life experiences.  Those strategies include, but are not limited to the following: lecture, discussion, group activities (including the use of structured controversy), and inquiry.  The instructor will integrate appropriate multi-media technology for the purpose of enriching the students’ total experience.

 

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)

 

Regular attendance is required.  Failure to attend class will affect the grade.  ALL absences will naturally reflect in the grade due to the quality of work and material missed.  A student is allowed to miss ONE class session without penalty.  Extreme emergency situations may be excused at the discretion of the instructor.  After ONE missed class session, a student will have his/her final grade reduced by one letter grade.    For example, if a student has an “A” and misses two class sessions, the student will receive a “B”. 

 

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:

 

There will be at least one homework assignment given for each chapter presented in class.  The value will be listed at the top of each assignment. Due dates are posted in the course calendar and on the last page of the syllabus.

 

STUDENT EVALUATION:

 

Grades will be based upon formal written examinations, classroom assignments, and BlackBoard assignments.

 

            Written Examinations...................................................             400 points

            Homework/Classroom Assignments/Quizzes................             400 points

            Total..........................................................................             800 points

 

Classroom/Homework Assignments (points vary per assignment)

Written Examinations (100 points per examination). 

 

1.                  Written examinations will constitute the formal written evaluation instruments used in this course. Exams will not be cumulative.   Unannounced pop quizzes cannot be made up

 

2.                  Performance on examinations, quizzes and assignments will be based on the grade values as indicated below:

90-100 = A                              60-69 = D

80-89 = B                                Below 60 = F

70-79 = C

3.                  Reading assignments are to be completed before the topics are covered in class.  You will be given time in class to raise questions and are urged to participate in discussions.  You should also take notes as substantiating or new material is presented in lectures.

 

4.         It is your responsibility to keep track of your grade.

 

5.                  Make-up tests will NOT be given except for absences resulting from emergencies or illness (at the instructor's discretion).

 

6.         Full credit will NOT be given for assignments submitted after the due date.  A late assignment will NOT be accepted (and/or make-up work cannot be done) if that assignment has already been recorded and returned to the class.

 

7.                  Students wishing to visit with the instructor about their standing in the class may visit with her in her office that is located in Haskell Hall, Room 304. 

 

8.                  FINAL EXAM will be given the last day of class.

 

ADA COMPLIANCE:

 

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.

 

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER/DISASTER POLICY:

 

            The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University.

           

1.                  Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

2.                  It is the student’s responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.

3.                  Neither student nor faculty is expected to risk life or limb.

4.                  Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.

 

Policy:            During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home.  Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.

 

                        The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:

                        Radio Stations:                                              Television Stations:

 

                        KRMG 740 AM          Tulsa                            KJRH Channel 2          Tulsa

                        KAYI 107 FM             Tulsa                            KOTV Channel 6         Tulsa

                        KTLQ 1350 AM         Tahlequah                     KTUL Channel 8          Tulsa

                        KEOK 120 FM           Tahlequah                     KFSM Channel 5         Fort Smith

                        KBIX 1490 AM          Muskogee                    Cable Channel 96         Tahlequah

                        KMMY 97 FM            Muskogee

                        KVOO 1170 AM        Tulsa

                       

                        The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.


Class Schedule

 

Day:

 

Chapter

06/06

Scope and Concepts of Marketing

1

06/07

The Environment of Marketing in the 21st Century

2

06/08

Marketing Ethics, Regulations, and Social Responsibility

3

06/09

Consumer Behavior

4

06/13

Exam 1—Chapters 1-4
Business-to-Business Behavior

 

5

06/14

Marketing Segmentation

Marketing Research

6

7

06/15

Product Strategies

8

06/16

Exam 2—Chapters 5-8

Services Marketing

 

9

06/20

Distribution Strategies

10

06/21

Retailing Strategies

11

06/22

Pricing Strategies

12

06/23

Exam 3--Chapters 9-12
Integrated Marketing Communications

13

06/24

Advertising, Sponsorships, and Public Relations

14

06/25

Sales and Trade Promotions

Personal Selling, Databases, and Direct Marketing

15

16

06/26

Exam 4—Chapters 13-16