Jul 03, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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MDIA 4141 - Satellite Media and Communications
Role of satellites in global communications from historical, technical, regulatory, economic, political, and programmatic perspectives.
Requisites: Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- To gain a basic understanding of the types of programs/services/applications being offered via satellite, their providers and target audience.
- To gain familiarity with the principal technological, financial, legal, and other factors affecting the long-term viability of this industry.
- To identify the specific space and earth technologies used in satellite media and communication and learn how they work.
- To learn what organizational structures have been established to facilitate media and communication via satellite.
- To understand who are the principal players in the US and abroad that make up the global satellite media and communication industries.
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