Friday, April 8, 2011

FRIDAY 4/8

SR201

TODAY:

-Chapter 10 discussion questions due.

-Into The Wild: Chapters 17 & 18 and Epilogue.

-We finished discussing Chapter 9 & began a discussion of Chapter 10.


HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 11 Discussion Questions:

1) Explain the different types of gamblers.

2) What are the 2 motives that underlie gambling?

3) What are some problems associated with gambling?


MN371

TODAY:

-Chapter 8 Part B discussion questions due.

-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6 & began a discussion of Chapter 8.


HOMEWORK:

-No new discussion questions.


SR338

TODAY:

-Chapter 9 Part B discussion questions due.

-We finished our discussion of Chapter 9.


HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 12 Part A Discussion Questions:

1) How do you effectively deal with negative stress?

2) Define: stress, stressor, distress, eustress.

3) Explain the 3 stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

4) Define explanatory style & explain the 2 types.


SR368 TODAY:

-Candidate #2 presented.


HOMEWORK:

-Candidate #3 will present on Monday.

-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part B Discussion Questions for next Wednesday:

1) What is the selection criteria for certain flooring materials?

2) What comprises a surface's life-cycle cost?

3) What is a tribometer?

4) One of the most common characteristics of a typical gym is the inability of the various surfaces to absorb what?

5) What factors should be considered when selecting windows?

6) What are the 3 most common ways for controlling the light passing through windows?

Thursday, April 7, 2011

THURSDAY 4/7

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of branding & Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-The Corporation Chapter 3 discussion questions that were posted on Tuesday will be due next Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

WEDNESDAY 4/6

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 9 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 8.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 9.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 17 & 18 and Epilogue.
-Answer the following Chapter 10 Discussion Questions:
1) What social trends are contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another?
2) What are the negative effects on socialization from:
A) Television?
B) Video Games?
C) Music?
D) Cell Phones?

MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 Part A discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. We will finish Chapter 6 at the beginning of class on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain what "branding" is.
2) What are the 4 major elements of a marketing strategy?

SR338
TODAY:
-Articles discussion questions due.
-Chapter 9 Part A discussion questions due.
-We discussed the 2 articles and then began a discussion of Chapter 9.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Does exercise offset the detrimental effects of cigarette smoking?
2) How long should a person wait after a meal before exercising strenuously?
3) Why is exercising in hot & humid conditions unsafe?
4) What should a person do to replace fluids lost during prolonged aerobic exercise?

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ & Chapter 8 Part A discussion questions due.
-We discussed the SBJ articles.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 8.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part B Discussion Questions for next Wednesday:
1) What is the selection criteria for certain flooring materials?
2) What comprises a surface's life-cycle cost?
3) What is a tribometer?
4) One of the most common characteristics of a typical gym is the inability of the various surfaces to absorb what?
5) What factors should be considered when selecting windows?
6) What are the 3 most common ways for controlling the light passing through windows?

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

TUESDAY 4/5

IC212

TODAY:

-Take home Quiz #6 due.

-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due.

-We reviewed our Chapter 1 discussion from last week & began a discussion on branding.


HOMEWORK:

-We will finish our discussion of Chapter 1 at the beginning of class on Thursday and then move into Chapter 2. Because discussion pretty much sucked today, we did not get as far as I wanted to. Therefore, we will not be able to start a discussion of Chapter 3 until next Tuesday, so the Chapter 3 Discussion Questions listed below will be due next Tuesday. Make sure you have the Chapter 2 Discussion Questions answered and with you for class this Thursday.

-Chapter 2 Discussion Questions (Thursday 4/7):

1) In your opinion, is it possible for a corporation to meet the needs of its stockholders, customers, employees, and environment? Can/Should corporations care about more than just profits?

2) Explain what happened in the Dodge v. Ford case.

3) Explain what the Kyoto Protocol is.

4) What does it mean to say corporations are psychopathic? What are the psychopathic traits of corporations?

5) Explain what "capitalism with a conscience" is. How does Pfizer exemplify the concept?

6) Choose a company that you are a customer of and that you like. Look on their website for their Corporate Social Responsibility plan. What is one component of the plan that sticks out to you?

-Chapter 3 Discussion Questions (Tuesday 4/12):

1) What is an externality?

2) Explain what happened in the Anderson v. General Motors case.

3) What is the "science of exploitation?"

4) In your own words, define ethics.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

FRIDAY 4/1

SR201
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to snow.

HOMEWORK:
-There is no class on Monday. The following is due on Wednesday:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 14, 15, 16.
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Discussion Questions:
1) State & explain the 5 main physiological benefits of humor & laughter.
2) State & explain the 4 main psychological benefits of humor & laughter.
3) State & explain the 3 main social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.

MN371
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to snow.

HOMEWORK:
-There is no class on Monday. The following is due on Wednesday:
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Discussion Questions:
1) What is guerilla marketing?
2) Define "target market" & explain how small businesses can pinpoint their target markets.
3) Define "demographics."
4) Define "market research" & state the objective of market research.

SR338
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to snow.

HOMEWORK:
-There is no class on Monday. The following is due on Wednesday:
-The discussion questions from the 2 articles that were posted on 3/30.
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Do people get a "physical high" during aerobic exercise?
2) Can people with asthma exercise?
3) What types of activities are recommended for people with arthritis?
4) What precautions should those with diabetes take with respect to exercise?
5) Is exercise safe during pregnancy?

SR368
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to snow.

HOMEWORK:
-There is no class on Monday. The following is due on Wednesday:
-The discussion questions for the 3 SBJ qrticles that were posted on 3/38.
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 3 main categories of indoor surfacing?
2) What are the 3 distinct areas of indoor facility surfacing?
3) Generally speaking, what should dictate the type of flooring surface utilized?
4) What are the 3 considerations that have allowed synthetic floors to challenge traditional hardwood flooring?
5) Explain the difference between "point-elastic" & "area-elastic" flooring surfaces.
6) Explain "attractive life."