Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

Perspectives in Int’l Marketing 1–3
> MKT-187
Provides an international perspective on
marketing from a Danish and European
perspective. Students travel to Denmark to
study and compare that country’s approach to
marketing with that of North America.
(1-3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Marketing/Advert/Entrepreneurs 3
> MKT-297
Introduces business concepts, market research
and target markets. Focuses on understanding
customers and the competition, product
pricing, customer service and selling. Explores
advertising media and conducting a successful
marketing campaign using various forms of
advertising and promotion.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MGT-300
MMS
MASS MEDIA STUDIES
Mass Media 3
> MMS-101
Surveys the field of mass communications.
Takes the theoretical position that mass
communication is a social system, considering
the functions, structure and performance of the
individual medium, as well as the auxiliaries.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Intro to Electronic Production 2
> MMS-104
Presents basic principles and techniques used
in audio and video production. Emphasizes
studio operation, including how to operate
cameras and studio switchers, and how to
serve as floor director. Includes audio
techniques such as operation of audio console
and use of prerecorded music.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
News Reporting 3
> MMS-131
Involves an in-depth study of objective news
reporting and advocacy journalism as well as
training in writing leads, the news story,
interviewing, copyright and editing.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Ability to type 30 wpm required
Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule . summer & Fall 2011 . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
News Media Convergence 3
> MMS-133
Introduces skills required for print, broadcast
and Web journalism. Students develop skills
that include identifying news, interviewing and
event coverage, researching, reporting, writing
print and broadcast material and converting it
to the Web. Final versions of stories will be
evaluated for publication in the Communique,
broadcast on KSP News and posted to the
Kirkwood Student Media Web site.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MMS-131
Note: Permission of program coordinator
Advanced Television 2
> MMS-220
Designed to teach students the proper
operation of remote video and audio
equipment. Course emphasizes script writing
and videotape editing. Final projects will be
televised on Kirkwood’s cable channel.
(1/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MMS-104
Promotions and Public Relations 3
> MMS-240
Teaches students how to plan an effective
promotional campaign by identifying target
audiences, understanding the effect of mass
communication media and preparing materials
for media campaigns. Includes principles of
design and layout.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Field Experience 3
> MMS-920
Provides on-the-job training in the media field.
(0/0/9/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Permission of instructor/coordinator
Special Projects 1
> MMS-948
Provides opportunity to carry out a media
project under professional direction.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
MTR
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Professionalism/Medical Trans
> MTR-102
2
Provides an overview of the career through
lectures, job shadowing and a tour, with an
emphasis on professional issues and
confidentiality.
(1.5/1/0/0); ASE Code: B; Coreq: HSC-115
Career Medical Transcription 6
> MTR-150
Includes transcribing physician-dictated
reports with an emphasis on developing
accuracy, speed and medical knowledge for
transcription of medical reports. Correct usage
of grammar, punctuation, editing and
proofreading skills are emphasized along with
professionalism and confidentiality.
(2/8/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: MTR-112
Note: All Medical Transcription courses
Medical Trans Prof Practice Exp 0.5
> MTR-180
Combines the theory of medical transcription
with supervised practice in selected health care
settings. Introduces the student to the medical
transcription department, its specific dictation
transcribing system and routing of transcribed
reports, including health care provider specific
dictation practices.
(0/0/1.5/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: ADM-165,
MTR-102; Coreq: HSC-217, MTR-150
MUA
MUSIC - APPLIED
Applied Baritone 1–2
> MUA-300
Requires 14 lessons during the semester.
Students may enroll in one or two credit hours
on the same instrument. One 25-minute lesson
per week is one credit; one 50-minute lesson
per week is two credits. May be repeated for
credit. Additional outside practice/preparation
is required.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
Applied Bassoon 1–2
> MUA-301
Requires 14 lessons during the semester.
Students may enroll in one or two credit hours
on the same instrument. One 25-minute lesson
per week is one credit; one 50-minute lesson
per week is two credits. May be repeated for
credit. Additional outside practice/preparation
is required.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
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Course Descriptions