199R. Service Leadership Internship in Hospitality and Tourism (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Off-campus service learning. Activities related to the major and employment will be approved. Prior approval is necessary, a program coordinated by a faculty member and an on-site supervisor.
230. Geography of Tourism (3) (Sp) Tourism geography of the World. A study of destinations, culture, attractions, impacts, and people. (Prerequisites: HTM 133.)
255. Properties Management (3) (W) Provides a basic understanding of electrical, gas, and mechanical equipment used in the hotel and restaurant industry. Stresses the utilization of maintenance personnel for efficient operation. Sanitation and security systems analyzed. (Prerequisite: HTM 133.)
270. Conventions/Meeting Planning (3) (F, W) Students learn how to handle all aspects of meeting planning, including site selection, timetables, negotiations with suppliers, budgeting, travel arrangements, etc. through exercises and activities. (Prerequisite: HTM 133.)
275. Rooms Division Operations (3) (F, W) Organizational structure and front office positions. Reservation, registration and rooming process; management, financial, and policy control procedures; simulated training using computers. Also organization, staffing, functions of housekeeping departments. (Prerequisite: HTM 133.)
350. Quantity Food Production (3) (Variable) Menu planning, costing, quality control, catering, sanitation, sales and accounting controls, and various types of services. Focus on management of full-service food operations. Fee required. (Prerequisite: HTM 133.)
351. Food and Beverage Management (3) (W) Food service system pre-cost control, budgeting, pre-control methods, production controls, purchasing, distribution systems, receiving, inventory control, and profit. (Prerequisites: HTM 133 and ACCT 203.)
370. Tourism Planning and Development (3) (Variable) Application of economic theory and principles to tourism development. An analysis of the roles of government and private sector destination organizations. (Prerequisites: HTM 133.)
380. International Tourism (3) (F) Concepts of International Trade and Marketing applied to tourism. Economic impacts of tourism considered. Obstacles to international tourism development analyzed. (Prerequisites: HTM 133, 230.)
390R. Special Studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management (1-3) (Variable).
399R. Internship in Hospitality and Tourism (1-12) Maximum 12 (F, W, Sp, Su) Credit for applied experience in hospitality and tourism. Prior approval must be obtained and coordinated by a faculty member and on-site supervisor.
404. Hospitality Financial Management (3) (F, W) This course offers an expanded insight into an intensive labor and fixed asset industry requiring advanced application of hospitality financial management. (Prerequisites: HTM 133, BUSM 302, 304, 306.)
406. Cultural and Recreational Attractions (3) (Variable) The theoretical and practical aspects of developing and managing tourist attractions. The Polynesian Cultural Center is used as an in-depth case study. (Prerequisites: HTM 133.)
440. Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (3) (F, W) Study of marketing practices and applications affecting the major decisions hospitality and tourism managers make addressing customer needs and opportunities in the global marketplace. (Prerequisites: Business Core, HTM 133.)
450. Hospitality and Tourism Law and Ethics (3) (F, W) Study and understanding of the legal system, laws, and ethics with application to the hospitality, tourism, and travel industry. (Prerequisites: Business Core, HTM 133.)
480. Tourism and Destination Management (3) (Variable) A capstone course designed to integrate the principles of Economics, Marketing, Finance, and Management as applied to the operation of tourism destination services, both public and private. (Prerequisites: HTM 133.)
485. Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management (3) (F, SP) A capstone course designed to coordinate the various management functions learned in the previous classes into a workable approach to profitable hotel and restaurant operations. (Prerequisites: Business Core, HTM 133, HTM 404, HTM 440.)
495R. Independent Study (1-3) (F, W, Sp) (As determined by student and faculty member.)
496R. Student Research (1-3) (F, W, Sp) Supervised individual research for students who have been granted a student research and development associateship. (Required for all Research Associates.)
