COURSE INFORMATION

 

SPRING 2012

PRICIPLES OF MARKETING, MRKG 1311

SECTION 46989 – LECTURE 002 (16 weeks)

MW 1:30pm – 2:50pm at Northridge, Room 2155

 

HOW TO REACH THE INSTRUCTOR

 

INA MIDKIFF: Professor of Marketing

Cypress Creek Campus

1555 Cypress Creek Road

Cedar Park, Texas 78613

Office: Cypress Creek #2204.8

Phone: 223-2072

FAX: 223-2089

Office Hours: (see attached page)

Email:  ina@austincc.edu

Web Address: http://www.austincc.edu/ina

Departmental Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu/mkt

 

Marketing Publisher’s Web Site is http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073404721/student_view0/index.html

 

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

 

MRKG 1311 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3-3-0).  Introduction to basic marketing functions; identification of consumer and organizational needs, explanation of economic, psychological, sociological, and global issues; and description and analysis of the importance of marketing research.  Skills: R (Course Type W.)

 

REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS

BOOKS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS ARE AT THE RIO GRANDE CAMPUS

http://www.austincc.edu/locations/rgc.php

Phone 512-474-2607

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING, MRKG 1311, REQUIRED BOOK

MARKETING by Kerin 10 edition, McGraw – Hill – For Distance Students this book must be purchased at the Rio Grande campus.  The ISBN number is 9780078011795.  It is approximately $115.35 and this book/package will give you complete access to all online materials provided by the publisher.
www.mhhe.com/kerin

For classroom students you may choose the paper copy of the book but you will not have access to all the materials on the publishers website.

Students go to

 

https://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/paris/purchaseproductsview.do?productid=0077367391

 

 

Students go here to buy

 

https://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/paris/codevalidationview.do?productmkturl=http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/connect/purchaseProduct.do?accessUrl=i_midkiff_mrkg_1311&email=ina@yahoo.com&userType=student&productid=0077367391&gotourl=http%3A%2F%2Fconnect.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fconnect%2FparisCallback.do%3Fevent%3Dregistration_complete%26amp%3BsectionId%3D2569806&cancelurl=http%3A%2F%2Fconnect.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fconnect%2FshortUrl.do%3FaccessUrl%3Di_midkiff_mrkg_1311&instructor_id=1911781

 The ACC bookstore online is at http://austincc.bkstore.com/bkstore/content.

Marketing, 10/e edition – Roger A. Kerin. We will cover the entire book in one semester.  Please take some time and review the contents of the Publisher’s Web site.  You may purchase this book at any ACC bookstore.  It is also available at other bookstores in Austin as well as online.  To find the best price go to http://www.bestwebbuys.com.  The ACC bookstore online is at http://austincc.bkstore.com/bkstore/content.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

 

This course is a lecture class.  You will be required to log into Blackboard to check grades and upload your assignments.  Information on using Blackboard will be provided the first day of class.  Successful completion of this course requires maturity and self-discipline.  Each student is responsible for maintaining steady progress during the semester.  I am here to assist you, please talk to me whenever you have questions, comments, or concerns about this course.  Go to http://acconline.austincc.edu for student entry into Blackboard.  You will need your student ID and password to log into Blackboard.  Blackboard access is available the first day of the semester. This will be discussed in more detail the first week of class.

 

COURSE RATIONALE

 

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to identify the marketing mix components in relation to market segmentation, explain the economic, psychological, sociological, and global factors, which influence consumer and organizational decision-making processes; and interpret market research data to forecast industry trends and meet customer demands.  This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to become successful marketers.  This course integrates the IMC approach, and places an emphasis on decision-making.  Seven perspectives of marketing: global, relationship, ethics, customer value, productivity, technology, entrepreneurship, is included in this course.  Principles of Marketing is not just about textbook learning: it challenges students to use their critical/creative skills in all aspects of Marketing, not just those covered in this course.

 

COMMON COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES

 

  1. Understand how marketing is related to other business functions and its importance to the success of the business entity.
  2. Understand the importance of consumer behavior as it relates to buying behavior.
  3. Be able to identify, analyze, and use sources of marketing research information.
  4. Be able to identify, understand, and apply basic marketing concepts to solving marketing challenges.
  5. Understand good marketing practices and techniques and how to apply them.
  6. Be able to develop a sound Integrated Marketing Communication plan.

 

GRADING

 

Exam reviews are in Blackboard.  I encourage you to use this as a study review.

Grades will be based on the following areas of performance.
Tests consist of 50 multiple choice questions.

Exam One 150 points - Chapters 1,2,3,4, 5,6

Exam Two 150 points - Chapters 7,8,9,10,11

Exam Three 150 points - Chapters 12,13,14,15,16,17

Final 150 points - Chapters 18,19,20,21,22

Exams Total 600 points

Assignments will total 400 points.
You are expected to complete the assignments without collaboration or assistance.

Exams plus assignments equal 1000

A=900-1000points// B=800-899 points// C=700-799 points// D=600-699 points F Below 600 points.

 

Notice that it is possible to earn quite a lot of credit in this course for work other than tests.   For instance, a student who is struggling in this class might only make a 90 on a test.  This is a fairly low grade, since it is 90/150 = 60%, which is equivalent to a D on that test.   Suppose this student made that grade on each of the four tests, so his total points for the tests was 4*90 = 360.    If he also did all the non-test work in the course perfectly, he could earn 400 points, and so his point total is 760, which is a grade of C. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SPRING 2012

 

Exam One, Feb 15, 2012

Exam Two, March 19, 2012

Exam Three, April 16, 2012

Final, May 9, 2012
Marketing Concept Paper Due May 1, 2012

April 23, 2012 is the last day to drop for the 16 week session.

TESTING

Review exams are on the publishers’ web site and I strongly encourage you to take the review exams online before you take the tests.  You must complete 4 exams this semester.  The exams will be taken in the classroom.  Each exam will be 50 multiple choice questions.  Additional information about the exams will be available in class. If you miss an exam, with my permission you will be allowed to take a make-up exam in the testing center.  Testing center information is at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

 

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING ASSIGNMENTS

CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS

 

You must complete the following chapter assignments.  Each chapter assignment has a value of 13.64 points.  The total value of the end-of-chapter assignments is 300 points   Assignments must be placed in Blackboard by midnight on the day the assignment is due.

 

 

Chapters

Assignments (Applying Marketing Knowledge)

Due Date (16 week)

Chapter 1

Page 21, Answer questions 1 and 4

Jan 25

Chapter 2

Page 47, Answer questions 1 and 4

Jan 30

Chapter 3

Page 87, Answer questions 3 and 7

Feb 6

Chapter 4

Page 106, Answer question 4

Feb 8

Chapter 5

Page 134, Answer questions 4

Feb 10

Chapter 6

Page 157, Answer questions 3 and 4

Feb 14

Chapter 7

Page 189, Answer questions 4 and 6

Feb 27

Chapter 8

Page 217, Answer question 2

Feb 29

Chapter 9

Page 241, Answer questions 1 and 2

March 1

Chapter 10

Page 265, Answer questions 1 and 2

March 7

Chapter 11

Page 293, Answer question 2

March 18

Chapter 12

Page 315, Answer questions 1 and 6

March 26

Chapter 13

Page 341, Answer question 4

March 28

Chapter 14

Page 367, Answer questions 1 and 2

April 1

Chapter 15

Page 401, Answer questions 6 and 7

April 3

Chapter 16

Page 425, Answer questions 2

April 10

Chapter 17

Page 452, Answer questions 1 and 4

April 15

Chapter 18

Page 479, Answer question 3

April 25

Chapter 19

Page 514, Answer questions 1 and 4

April 30

Chapter 20

Page 543, Answer question 2

May 3

Chapter 21

Page 565, Answer questions 5

May 4

Chapter 22

Page 595, Answer questions 5

May 8

 

THE MARKETING CONCEPT ASSIGNMENT

 

Due Date is May 1, 2012

This assignment is 100 points.

 

Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is a comprehensive plan of communication that includes advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and the rest of the marketing mix to provide maximum communication impact with stakeholders.  Price, product features, distribution, and promotions all work to create product awareness, brand attitudes, and purchase intent.

 

This report will focus on the newest addition to IMC, and the Internet.  The Internet offers companies a unique opportunity to sell their products directly to customers and receive instant feedback from those customers.  Web sites can demonstrate a company’s special features in a different format than traditional marketing strategies.

 

The best place to find articles is to use the ACC library.  Go to http://library.austincc.edu/help/offcampus.htm and follow the instructions.  All you need is your student ID and you can find all the information you need online.

 

You will compare Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Visit their Web sites and research the companies.  Complete the table below (some answers are your opinion).

 

 

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Mission Statement

 

 

Target Customers

 

 

Market Position

 

 

Products Offered

 

 

Distribution

 

 

Pricing Strategy

 

 

Pricing, Shipping Price Strategy

 

 

Non-Product Information

 

 

Customer Feedback

 

 

Was it a Fun Site to Visit?

 

 

 

Answer the following questions for both companies.  Answers should be complete and succinct.

 

  1. Give a brief history of each company with information found at their web site.
  2. Overall which site do you believe better embodies the marketing concept?
  3. Are there products they should carry which currently they don’t?
  4. Are there geographic areas not covered that should be?
  5. Do you agree with their pricing strategies?
  6. Do these companies allow other companies to run banner ads from their sites?  If so, do you think the ads are effective, and appropriate for their site?
  7. What are the top-level links from their home page?
  8. Who are their main competitors?  Why?  These may be companies who are not on the Internet.
  9. Would you purchase a product from this company online?  Why or why not?
  10. Overall what are the major Internet marketing objectives for these two companies?

 

All Assignments must be placed in the assignment drop in Blackboard by midnight on the day they are due.  Assignments can always be turned in early!

 

EXTRA CREDIT

 

When you take your exam you may earn an additional 10 points per exam by completing the following assignment. (One article for each exam)

 

Read an article concerning some aspect of Marketing.  The article must relate to a topic that is covered in the text.  Summarize the article in 1-2 pages, state which chapter and topic it relates to, and attach a copy of the article to your summary.  This will be due on the day you take your exam.  If you decide to place in the digital drop box provide information about where I can find the article.

 

You will be suitable articles in Business and Marketing magazines or on Web sites related to Marketing.  The best place to find articles is at the ACC online library.  Go to http://library.austincc.edu/help/offcampus.htm and follow the instructions at http://library.austincc.edu/help/offcampus2.htm.  Ad Age at http://www.adage.com has excellent articles.  If you want to use Web videos go to http://www.martinlindstrom.com and watch one of his videos about branding and write a summary just as you would for a written article.

 

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

CLASS OUTLINE/CALENDAR FOR  SPRING 2012

 

16 week Class Schedule January 17-May 9, 2012

Month/Day Schedule

Assignment

Jan 18

First class day – orientation on Blackboard

Jan 23

Chapter 1 – Creating customer relationships and value through marketing

Jan 25

Chapter 2 – Developing successful marketing and organizational strategies

Jan 30

Chapter 3 – Scanning the marketing environment

Feb 1

Chapter 3, 4 – Ethical and social responsibility in marketing

Feb 6

Chapter 4 – Ethical and social responsibility

Feb 8

Chapter 5 – Understanding consumer behavior

Feb 13

Chapter 6 – Understanding organizations as customers

Feb 15

Exam One

Feb 20

Chapter  7 – Understanding and reaching global consumers and markets

Feb 22

Chapter 7

Feb 27

Chapter 8 – Marketing research from customers insights to actions

Feb 29

Chapter 9 – Market segmentation, targeting and positioning

March 5

Chapter 10 – Developing new products and services

March 7

Chapter 11 – Managing successful products and brands

March 19

Exam Two

March 21

Chapter 12 – Services marketing

March 26

Chapter 13 – Building the price foundation

March 28

Chapter 14 – Arriving at the final price

April 2

Chapter 15, 16 - Managing marketing channels and wholesaling

April 4

Chapter 16 – Customer-Driven supply chain and logistics management

April 9

Chapter 16, 17 - Retailing

April 11

Chapter 17 - Retailing

April 16

Exam Three

April 18

Chapter 18 – Integrated marketing communications and direct marketing

April 23

Chapter 18, 19

April 25

Chapter 19 – Advertising, sales promotion, and public relations

April 30

Chapter 19, 20 – Personal selling and sales management

May 2

Chapter 21, 22 – Implementing interactive and multichannel marketing (Marketing Concept Paper Due)

May 7

Chapter 22 – Pulling it all together: the strategic marketing process

May 9

Final

 

INSTRUCTOR CLASS POLICIES

 

Missed Exams - If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange to take the exam as soon as possible.  You will then have 5 days to take a make-up exam.  You will be given a different exam from the classroom exam.  The exam will be given in the testing center at the campus where you are taking the class.  The final must be taken at the scheduled time.  There is no make-up for the final.

 

 

v Attendance Policy – You are expected to attend all regularly schedules class meetings.  If you attend every class meeting this semester, 3 points will be added to your final average, 1 absence, 2 points added, 2 absences, 1 point added.  There are no excused absences.  It has been statistically proven that there is a direct correlation between attendance and final grades.  I want you to succeed in this class and this policy is intended to be an incentive for attendance.

v Office Hours – Office hours are posted on my web site at http://www.austincc.edu/ina

v Student Withdrawal Policy – It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from this class.  If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please officially drop or you will receive an F.  Remember that april 23, 2012 is the last day to officially drop.

v Assignments will not be accepted late.  Academic work submitted will be your thought, research, or self-expression.  Absolutely no Plagiarism.

v Cheating will not be tolerated.

v You may not bring food or drink into class.  This is school policy.

v Please turn off or mute the volume on your cell phone so as not to disrupt the class.  If your cell phone rings during the class I may deduct up to 5 points off your next exam.  You may not “text” messages during class.  Laptops may only be used to take class notes.  No surfing the Web or emailing during class.

v Do not arrive late to class, it is disruptive.

v Arriving late to take an exam may cause you to forfeit that exam grade.  I expect you to start the exam at the beginning of the class period.

v Disruptive behavior (talking, rudeness) will not be tolerated.  Children are never allowed to attend class with you.  This is a college policy.

v You are here to learn, so be prepared to participate in class discussion.  We are all unique individuals and in this class everyone’s opinion will be respected no matter if we agree or disagree.

v Your attendance, attitude, and class participation will determine marginal grades, based on the attendance policy stated.

v Counseling services are available to help you with a variety of needs, if you need more information please don’t hesitate to ask.

v Office hours are posted outside my door and on my web page at http://www.austincc.edu/ina.  Ask if you need help.  I am here to help you!

v All students must take the final, no exceptions.

 

DEPARTMENTAL COURSE/CLASS POLICIES

 

Departmental policies for Incompletes, Attendance, and Withdrawal are as follows:

 

Incomplete Policy:  An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances.  Generally to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.

 

Attendance Policy:  All students are expected to attend classes.  Non-attendance will have an impact on the student’s grade.

 

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICIES

 

Withdrawal Policy

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

 

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty

A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution.  Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents.    Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.  See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

 
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.
 
Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities.  Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).   Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  

Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from OSD before accommodations will be provided.   Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.  

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.   

Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/

 

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

 

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account.  Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

Testing Center Policy

Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center.  Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam.  To request an exam, one must have:

  • ACC Photo ID
  • Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
  • Course Number (e.g.,1301)
  • Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
  • Course Section (e.g., 005)
  • Instructor's Name

 

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center.  Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester.  ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

 

Student And Instructional Services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these services and support systems is available at:   http://www.austincc.edu/s4/

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored.  The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at:  http://www.autincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

 

LINKS FOR MARKETING

 

http://www.adage.com


http://www.martinlindstrom.com

 

http://www.adforum.com

 

http://advertising.utexas.edu/world/index.asp


http://advertising.utexas.edu/research/law/index.html

 

http://www.stat-usa.gov

 

 

OTHER RESOURCES

Open Campus Home Page

Learning Resource Center Home Page

Jump To Book List

Jump To Web Links

Student Handbook, http://www.austincc.edu/handbook/acaguides.php

Academic Testing Center Website, http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Distance Learning Help Line, 1-512-223-8026, Toll free 1-888-223-8026 or dl@austincc.edu.
Distance Learning Help Line is open 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday.

A link to the Course Master Syllabus with SCANS competencies is at http://www.austincc.edu/mkt/mastersyl/mrkg1311.htm

Return to Ina’s Main page at http://www.austincc.edu/ina