Master Syllabus BA1273, E-Commerce: Mrktng/Internet

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course is designed to provide competency-based instruction on the concepts of e-commerce and the promotion of a business on the Internet. Web page design and the techniques needed to create an effective web page will be explored. Data obtained from the web page will be merged onto a promotional brochure that is designed by the student. Software will include Microsoft FrontPage, Access, and Publisher 2000. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of the course competencies (passing grade) the student should be able to:

Examine the practice and theories of e-commerce.

Evaluate the techniques of web page design

Utilize the basic principles of Microsoft FrontPage and Publisher

Design and create an effective and well-organized web page.

Design and create a direct mail advertising piece.

Merge the data gathered from the web page form onto direct mail piece.

Apply skills to real world case simulations and local businesses.

Course Outline
  1. Internet and Business; Electronic Commerce
  2. Personal and Business Services Online
  3. Buying Online
  4. Security and Privacy Issues
  5. Doing Business on the Web
  6. Internet Marketing
  7. Digital Advertising
  8. Global E-Commerce
  9. Analyzing Commercial Web Sites
  10. Developing a Web Site
  11. Adding Images, Frames, and Tables
  12. Managing the Web Site
  13. Creating the Direct Mail Publication
  14. Merging the Database
Instructional Methods

Class discussions and demonstrations using handouts, videos, transparencies, projected graphical material.

Presentations using computer projector.

Hands-on lab exercises/projects inside and outside of the classroom.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Instructor textbook

Instructor computer workstation

Microsoft FrontPage 2000

Microsoft Access 2000

Microsoft Publisher 2000

Methods of Assessment

Hands-on and written evaluations of projects

Outcome 1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what is read, and apply knowledge gained from reading to broader issues of the day. Assessment: Students will be assigned reading in two textbooks. They will apply the information by performing the tasks assigned.

Outcome 2 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing and speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations. Assessment: Students will communicate with the owner of the organization, analyzing the target market, the electronic needs, designing a web page and direct mail piece in order to satisfying the customer.

Outcome 4 Think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information. Assessment: Students will be responsible for the complete design and evaluation of the electronic commerce of the business, the web page and the brochure.

Outcome 5 Utilize current technology relevant to respective disciplines. Assessment: Students will utilize the computer lab, including the digital cameras, scanners, computers and software.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.