SYLLABUS

BSNS 2810 – Principles of Marketing

3 CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 2, 2009-2010

EMMETT DULANEY

 

I.                   GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Class Meetings:           Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 – 10:50

                                    Hartung Hall, Room 232

Professor:                    Emmett Dulaney

Office Address:          Falls School of Business

                                    Hardacre Hall, Room 231

                                                Anderson University

                                                Anderson, IN  46012-3495

            Phone:                         765.641.4126

            Email:                          eadulaney@anderson.edu

            Office Hours:              Before class, or by appointment

 

II.                Student Objectives (Goals for the course):

 

A.    Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of basic marketing terminology.
B.     Students will gain insight into the development and presentation of a strategic marketing plan.
C.     Students will be able to explain a systems theory of marketing.
D.    Students will be able to analyze and critique current products, promotions, and distribution channels.
E.     Students will be able to identify pricing strategies.
F.      Students will be able to think critically, both as a marketer and as a consumer.

 

III.             REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS

 

Marketing: Real People, Real Choices (6th Edition). Solomon, Marshall, and Stuart. Prentice Hall (2009) (ISBN: 978-0136054214).

 

IV.             COURSE REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

 

A.    Course Requirements

 

1.      Exams (40%). There will be four tests throughout the semester, including the final at the end. Test format will be a combination of short answer and multiple-choice. The tests will cover the material from the class lectures, presentations, related text chapters, and assigned readings, and all are comprehensive.

 

2.      Projects/Assignments/Quizzes (40%). There will be a number of projects and assignments given as well as various quizzes throughout the course of the semester. Quiz dates may or may not be announced in advance, but they will only cover material that has been previously assigned. There will be no opportunity for make-up if you are absent on the day of a quiz. If you keep up with the readings, attend the class meetings, and contribute to class discussions, this requirement will not represent a major obstacle to successful completion of the course. You are expected to keep up with current events in marketing and be able to discuss them on a weekly basis.

 

3.      Marketing Plan and Presentation (20%). You will work in a group throughout the semester to create two 10-12 page marketing plans that are due in electronic form. The first will be done on an individual basis, while the second will be done in groups. A presentation of the second plan will be given at the end of the semester. Various elements of each marketing plan may be collected throughout the semester.

 

B.     Attendance Policy

 

Attendance and participation is expected.  Students should attend all class sessions unless prevented from so doing by extenuating circumstances. It is the student’s obligation to personally notify the instructor of any absence: in advance, if possible. Absences can have a negative impact on your final grade. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, late arrivals and/or early departures are considered the same as an absence. Please be mindful of the fact that, regardless of your reason(s) for an absence, you are responsible for the material covered in class during each session.

 

C.    Ethical Expectations

 

Students are expected to conduct themselves with the highest ethics.  Individual assignments are to be done only by the student. All submissions handed in under a student’s name are to be limited to that student’s work. Any exception to these guidelines should be reported and discussed with the instructor. There is a ZERO TOLERANCE rule in effect for this area; any violations will result in a zero for the submitted material.

 

D.    Instructional Strategies

 

This course will utilize lectures, discussion of assigned readings, and case studies. An informal atmosphere will be encouraged in which you should feel free to share your comments, experiences, suggestions, analyses, and criticisms within the group. It will be beneficial if you read the referenced text before each class meeting.

 

E.     Evaluation Procedures

 

Grades will reflect your ability to perform at the college level.  The components of your final grade are outlined in the course requirements above. Letter grades for the course will be determined using the following criteria:

 


Point Distribution

 

Individual Marketing Plan . . 75

Final Marketing Plan . . . . . . 75

Presentation on Plan . . . . . .  50

Exam #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Exam #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Exam #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Exam #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Quizzes/Assignments . . . . .400

 

TOTAL . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 1000

Grading Scale

 

A               = 930 – 1000        (93% - 100%)

A-              = 900 – 929          (90% - 92%)

B+             = 880 – 899          (88% - 89%)

B               = 830 – 879          (83% - 87%)

B-              = 800 – 829          (80% - 82%)

C+             = 780 – 799          (78% - 79%)

C               = 730 – 779          (73% - 77%)

C-              = 700 – 729          (70% - 72%)

D               = 600 – 699          (60% - 69%)

F                = 0 – 599               (0 – 59%)


 

Assignments and examinations should be completed on the announced due dates. Material submitted after the due date, without prior approval, will have points deducted.

 

F.     Policies Related to Students with Special Needs

 

Students having special problems that might affect their performance should notify the instructor during the first week of school.  Possible arrangements can be made to work closely with the Learning Center, a tutor, or special time provided by the instructor.

 

G.    Policies Related to Cell Phones

 

Cell phones should not be used in class.  Phones should not be used for making or receiving calls, or text messaging. Any phones used for this purpose, without prior consent, will become the property of the instructor.

 
H.    Policies Related to Food/Beverages

 

Food and beverages should not be consumed in the classroom.  In order to prevent distracting others around you, refrain from eating and drinking during the fifty minutes that you are sitting in this classroom.

 

 

V.                TENATIVE SCHEDULE

 

Date:   Reading:                     Activity/Assignment:

           

            1/13                                         Introduction/Syllabus Review

            1/15     Ch. 1                           (Current Events)

 

            1/18     Ch. 2                          

            1/20     Ch. 2

            1/22     Ch. 3                           (Current Events)

 

            1/25     Ch. 3

            1/27     Ch. 4                          

            1/29     Ch. 4                           (Current Events)

           

            2/1       Ch. 5

            2/3       Ch. 5                          

            2/5                                           Exam One: Chapters 1-5

 

            2/8       Ch. 6

            2/10     Ch. 6

            2/12                                         NO CLASS

           

            2/15     Ch. 7

            2/17     Ch. 7

            2/19     Ch. 8                           (Current Events)

           

            2/22     Ch. 8                          

            2/24     Ch. 9

            2/26     Ch. 9                           (Current Events)

 

            3/1       Ch. 10                        

            3/3       Ch. 10                        

            3/5                                           Exam Two: Chapters 6-10

 

            3/8       Ch. 11                        

3/10     Ch. 11                        

            3/12     Ch. 12                         (Current Events)        

 

            3/15                                         SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS

            3/17                                         SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS

            3/19                                         SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS

 

            3/22     Ch. 12                        

            3/24     Ch. 13

            3/26     Ch. 13                         (Current Events)

           

            3/29     Ch. 14                        

            3/31                                         Exam Three: Chapters 11-14                         

            4/2                                           GOOD FRIDAY – NO CLASS

 

            4/5                                          EASTER TRAVEL DAY – NO CLASS

            4/7       Ch. 15                        

            4/9       Ch. 15                         (Current Events)

 

            4/12     Ch. 16

            4/14     Ch. 16                        

            4/16                                         Marketing Plan Tweaks

                                                            (Current Events)

 

            4/19                

            4/21                                        

            4/23                                         (Current Events)

 

            4/26                                         Presentations

            4/28                                         Presentations

            4/30                                         Presentations

 

5/4 7:40-9:20                           Final Exam

 

 

 

NOTE: The aforementioned requirements, policies, evaluation procedures, schedule, etc., are subject to modification at the discretion of the instructor. Student’s experiences and needs, as well as emerging knowledge, will be considered in modifying the course syllabus.