MKT 201 Topics Schedule: Spring 2012
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Consult this on-line version frequently for the most up-to-date schedule.

DAYS TOPICS Text
MKTG
Jan 18 Introduction to Course  
Jan 20 An Overview of Marketing and Marketing Activities Ch 1
Jan 23 An Overview of Marketing and Marketing Activities Ch 1
Jan 25 Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage Ch 2
Jan 27 Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage Ch 2
Jan 30 Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage Ch 2
Feb 1 Instructor Illness: No Class Today
 
Feb 3 Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage Ch 2
Feb 6 The Macroenvironment Ch 4
Feb 8 The Macroenvironment
Ch 4
Feb 10 The Macroenvironment
Ch 4
Feb 13 Social Responsibility, Ethics, and The Marketing Environment
Ch 3
Feb 15 Catch up/Review
Potential Quiz over Chapter 1-4
Chs 1-4
Feb 17 Exam #1    This exam covers material from chapters 1 - 4  
Feb 20 No Class Today: President's Day  
Feb 22 Consumer Decision Making Ch 6
Feb 24 Consumer Decision Making Ch 6
Feb 27 Consumer Decision Making Ch 6
Feb 29 Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning Ch 8
Mar 2 Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning Ch 8
Mar 5 Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning Ch 8
Mar 7 Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning Ch 8
Mar 9 Exam #2    This exam covers material from chapters 6, 8.  
Mar 19 Positioning Strategies Ch 8
Mar 21 Positioning Strategies Ch 8
Mar 23 Marketing Research Ch 9
Mar 26 Marketing Research Ch 9
Mar 28 Marketing Research Ch 9
Mar 30 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 2 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 4 Student Research Conference / Assessment Day / No Class  
Apr 6 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 9 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 11 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 13 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 16 Product Concepts / Developing and Managing Products Chs 10-11
Apr 18 Channels of Distribution / Retailing Ch 13-15
Apr 20 Channels of Distribution / Retailing Ch 13-15
Apr 23 Exam #3    This exam covers material from chapters 8, 9, 10-11, 13-15.  
Apr 25 Price Determination Ch 19-20
Apr 27 Price Determination Ch 19-20
Apr 30 Integrated Marketing Communications / Advertising Ch 16, 17
May 2 Marketing Math Ch 19
May 4 Finish Pricing / Review for Final
Here's the take-home assignment that covers chapters 16 and 17:
Take-Home Quiz (doc format) Due Friday, May 11 at 8:00 A.M.
Ch 19
May 11 (9:00 Class)   MKT 201.1 Final Exam Friday, May 11th       8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This exam is comprehensive and covers all chapters (except 16 and 17)
 

This schedule was last revised: May 2