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RMP 665 HomeCourse Description
Prepares students to respond effectively to an information-based society. Course topics are applied to the leisure service delivery systems and include microcomputer systems and applications; standardized information systems; networking; understanding and disseminating descriptive research; and dissemination of information through audiovisual and mass media. 4 credits.
Course Prerequisites
RMP 490 - History and Philosophy of Leisure and RMP 557 - Leisure Service Program Design are prerequisites for this course.
Instructional Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply communication and diffusion theory principles.
- Understand and apply the basic principles of message design.
- Know the range of professional literature and services available for information retrieval.
- Indicate an awareness of several non-print communication alternatives as applied to leisure service settings.
- Be able to use audiovisual aids to support verbal communication to an audience.
- Be aware of several roles computers may play in the management of information within leisure services.
- Know the importance and application of data base management in leisure services management.
- Be able to design and produce a professional quality brochure as a primary communication tool used in leisure services.
- Experience and appreciate the potential value of peers/colleagues as primary sources for information and feedback.
Required Material and/or Readings
A number of readings and resources will be available on reserve in the RMP Office. Additional resources for purchase will be shared in class.
A number of materials will need to be purchased throughout the course (i.e. computer discs, special or quality paper, reproduction of products, etc.). It is each students responsibility to budget accordingly for these expenses.
Course Policy
Students are expected to establish an email account and will need to access the network in order to complete assignments. In addition, students are expected to use specific software for a number of assignments. You may use a personal computer or the campus computer clusters.
Due dates should be viewed as the last possible date that you can submit a completed assignment. Assignments may be submitted any time prior to or on the due date. Extenuating circumstances may receive the following option: A penalty of one letter grade for each week (or portion thereof) that the assignment is late. Permission from the instructor must be obtained before this becomes an option.
As applicable, all assignments must be typed.
Course Evaluation
The intent of this course is to be able to apply concepts learned in the classroom. Therefore students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of course material in a number of practical ways, these will serve as the method of evaluation in this course. The following assignment descriptions will be elaborated on in class and through the course web page.
1. Comprehension Quizzes
Three quizzes will be given during the semester. The purpose of the quiz is to evaluate understanding of assigned readings and course content. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
Develop a web site to provide information about a leisure related agency, service, or program. Using available software, students will develop a web site and either publish it on the Internet or provide a "working site" on disc. Details of this assignment will be provided in class and on the course web page. Students will be expected to present their web site to the class.
Each student will design and produce a professional quality brochure, write a report that describes the procedures used, and present the outcome and techniques used to the class for critical analysis.
Each student will give an informational presentation to the class during which audiovisual equipment and presentation software must be used to support communication of the verbal message.
5.Professional Sources and Services Project
Each student will identify and retrieve information about three sources related to the leisure services profession. The class will network this information as a shared outcome.
6. Attendance and Participation
Much of the work of this course will be accomplished through student projects and participation. Therefore, your attendance and preparation is very important to the attainment of the objectives. If you are not present to prepare for, complete, or evaluate a project your course grade will inherently be negatively impacted.
Course Grading
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Course Requirements |
% Course Grade |
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Comprehension Quizzes |
10% |
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Web Site Development |
30% |
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Brochure |
30% |
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Audiovisual Presentation |
25% |
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Professional Information Sources |
5% |
Each assignment will result in a letter grade evaluation. In determining the final course grade, the GPA value of each of your letter grades will be multiplied by the percentage weight of the grade (example: B = 3.0 x 20% = .60). The sum of these scores will then result in a total GPA to equal the letter grade for the course. The letter grade GPA scale is published in the student Rights & Rules handbook.
Note:
In evaluating all graded requirements for this course you will be held to a "professional standard." Therefore, grading of projects will be strongly based upon QUALITY - of presentation, preparation, and creativity, as reflected in extraordinary effort - rather than a matter of whether or not the student met the basic, minimum assignment guidelines.
UNH 4.0 Grading Scale (see "Students Rights and Rules")
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A |
4.0 |
C |
2.0 |
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A- |
3.67 |
C- |
1.67 |
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B+ |
3.33 |
D+ |
1.33 |
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B |
3.0 |
D |
1.0 |
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B- |
2.67 |
D- |
0.67 |
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C+ |
2.33 |
F |
0.00 |
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