Course Descriptions

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TRSM 111 - INTRODUCTION TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY 3(3)
An overview of the tourism industry. Study includes history of travel; travel profiles; motivations; needs and expectations of travelers; destination development; social and economic environment of the industry; specialized field of tourism industry, industry terminology, and job-related opportunities.

TRSM 112 - INTRO TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 3(3)
An introduction to the hospitality industry. Topics include the history of the hospitality industry; lodging industry and organizational structure; food and beverage facilities and operations; recreational and entertainment venues; industry terminology; career paths and the future of the industry. Course is offered in conjunction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA as part of the requirements for the Hospitality Operations certification.

TRSM 114 - CLUB OPERATIONS 2(2)
An introduction to club management. Includes types of clubs, management structure, human resources, food and beverage operation, accounting, marketing and sales. Service excellence is also covered. Course is offered in conjunction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA. Not a core course

TRSM 116 - FRONT OFFICE & HOUSEKEEPING OPERATIONS 3(3)
Principles and procedures of the hotel front desk division and the role and management responsibilities of the housekeeping department in hotel operations are examined. The importance of each area as it relates to hotel operations is explored. Topics include delivering quality guest service, accounting and financial reporting, reservations, selling, guest safety, maintenance, inventory, management and expense control. Course is offered in conjunction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA as part of the requirements for the hospitality operations certification.

TRSM 117 - E-COMMERCE & TECHNOLOGY IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY 2(2)
An introduction to the dynamic field of technology within the tourism industry. Topics include computer applications; e-communication; e-marketing and information distribution as relating to the tourism industry. The current and future impact of technology on the tourism distribution channel and the technology positions available in the industry are also examined.

TRSM 118 - FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION 2(2)
FDA food code and information on food safety is examined. Topics include food handling, purchasing, receiving and safe storage of food. Sanitary facilities and equipment, food safety regulations and employee training are also covered. Students must pass the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.

TRSM 119 - TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 2(2)
An examination of the use of computer applications as they relate to hospitality. The basics of purchasing, implementing, maintaining and managing information systems in the hospitality enviornment are explored. System selection and security are also included. Course is offered in conjunction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA as part of the requirements for the Hospitality Operations certification.

TRSM 124 - CONFERENCE AND MEETING MANAGEMENT 3(3)
A study of the meeting planning industry. Topics include types of meeting markets; responsibility of the meeting planner; marketing and sales strategies; negotiations; contracts and financial requirements; operational issues; exhibit and trade shows. Students will plan and host a community event on campus.

TRSM 143 - HOSPITALITY LAW 3(3)
A study of the legal considerations of hotel and restaurant operations. Includes basic legal principles governing hospitality operations; laws affecting hotel employees; building codes and public health regulations as applicable to hotels and restaurants; tax laws relating hospitality operations. Course is offered in conjunction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA.

TRSM 215 - FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT 3(3)
Food and beverage operations and management procedures and responsibilities are examined. Includes nutrition, menu planning, budgeting and cost control, equipment selection, production systems and automation. Also included are creative selling, teamwork, banquet service and beverage service. Course is offered in conjunction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA as part of the requirements for the Hospitality Operations certification. Prerequisite: TRSM 112

TRSM 226 - HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION 2(2)
An examination of the personnel issues relating to the hospitality industry. Topics include recruiting, training, evaluating, coaching, and motivating. Also included are legal issues, managing conflict and time management. Course is offered in conjuction with the Educational Institute of the AHLA as part of the requirements for the Hospitality Operations certification. Prerequisite: TRSM 112. ( IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)

TRSM 234 - AIRLINE TICKETING PROCEDURES 3(3)
Introduction to airline ticketing procedures for domestic and simple international itineraries. Emphasis is placed on interpreting tariff displays, fare calculations, transportation taxes, and fare rules. Accountable and non-accountable documents will be analyzed. Payment options and refund/exchange procedures are also covered. Includes an introduction to the airline reservation systems, the Area Settlement Plan and ARC/IATA requirements. (IN1, IN4)

TRSM 237 - WORLD LEISURE DESTINATIONS 3(3)
A study of North American and International leisure destinations appealing to tourists. Includes physical geography, major tourist attractions, and related products. Booking procedures for hotels, car rentals, rail, motorcoach, cruise and tours will be examined, as well as documentation and health requirements. Cultural diversity issues are explored in relation to the tourism experience.

TRSM 239 - AIRLINE COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS I 3(3)
Entry level airline computer training. Topics include airline flight schedule availability ; flight status displays; the selling of flight segments; and the building of the Passenger Name Record (PNR); itinerary changes; connection selections; fare quotes; seat selections; waitlist segments; queues; reducing and dividing records and miscellaneous airline computer formats. APOLLO and AMADEUS CRS available. Special fee is assessed.

TRSM 240 - AIRLINE COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS II 3(3)
Continuation of Airline Reservation Systems I. Topics include car reservations: availability, quotes, booking and terminology; hotel reservations: availability - direct and from PNR, hotel features, and search qualifiers; tour reservations: booking, pricing, canceling and payment options. APOLLO and AMADEUS CRS available. Special fee is assessed. Online delivery.

TRSM 241 - WORLD LEISURE DESTINATIONS 3(3)
A study of North American and International leisure destinations appealing to tourists. Includes physical geography, major tourist attractions, and related products. Booking procedures for hotels, car rentals, rail, motorcoach, cruise and tours will be examined, as well as documentation and health requirements. Cultural diversity issues are explored in relation to the tourism experience.

TRSM 242 - CRUISE AND RESORT OPERATIONS 3(3)
An examination of the cruise industry and resort operations. Includes cruise and resort classifications; types of cruise ships and resort facilities; target markets; destination geography; sales and marketing; cultural awareness; management responsibilities and future outlook. An optional cruise or resort trip will be offered. A separate fee will be assessed.

TRSM 244G - INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 1(1)
Students have an opportunity to participate in an international trip at the end of Spring Semester. Destinations vary each year. Students must participate in a lecture series prior to the trip. A separate fee is assessed for the trip. Course will be graded on the S/U basis. May be repeated twice for credit.

TRSM 245 - GAMING OPERATIONS 2(2)
A study of the gaming industry including industry development; organizational structure of gaming facilities; legal issues; marketing and various types of games. The interrelationship with the tourism industry and the future trends of gaming will be examined. An optional trip will be offered to a gaming facility. (A separate fee will be assessed). Not a core course. Students must be at least 21 years old to participate in the trip. (c1, c4, IN1, IN2, IN4)

TRSM 246 - TOUR MANAGEMENT 2(2)
A study of professional tour management and tour product development. Includes tour preparation and research, leadership styles, suppliers' relations, group psychology, cultural differences, financial aspects and crisis management. A city tour may be included for a separate fee.

TRSM 285 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN TOURISM 2(2)
Coop/Practicum is a supervised work experience either paid (10 hour per week) or unpaid (7 hours per week) in a position related to the student's major field of study. It is a planned work activity coordinated and supervised by the employer and a tourism faculty coordinator. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Course will be graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisite: A student must be pursuing a tourism concentration of study. Thirty semester hours compledted with twenty semester hours completed in major; minimum GPA of 2.0; minimum GPA in major or 2.5; minimum C" grade in MKRG 247 Service Marketing and divisional approval. Division approval requires a minimum of one (1) meeting with faculty coordinator to discuss placement and requirements of course.

TRSM 287 - WORK BASED LEARNING I - TRSM 1(1)
Students have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience on site at tourism suppliers such as Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Disney is highly regarded as a model for tourism training and experience. Students must attend an orientation session and pass the Disney interview process. Students may elect the five month or seven month option. For all other Tourism suppliers students will work through the Work Based Learning Coordinator and the Faculty Advisor for placement. Course will be graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisite: A student must be pursuing a Tourism concentration of study. Thirty semester hours completed witwenty semester hours completed in major; minimum GPA of 2.0; minimum GPA in major of 2.5; minimum C" grade in MKRG 113 Prinicples of Salesmanship and *divisional approval. Offered as required.*Divisional approval requires a minimum of one (1) meeting with Work-based learning coordinator and faculty advisor to discuss placement and requirements of course."

TRSM 288 - WORK BASED LEARNING II - TRSM 1(1)
This course provides supervised work experience building on experience in Work-Based Learning I with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student's program. Emphasis is place on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel. Course will be graded on the S/U basis.

TRSM 299 - TOURISM - INDEPENDENT STUDY 1(1)
An in-depth study of areas of tourism presented by discussion and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to a total of four(4) credit hours.