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  • 3.00 Credits

    This introductory course is designed to provide students with current information on topics relevant to career exploration, employment and operational specifics of the various segments of the hospitality industry. The course includes exploration of the tourism, lodging, food and beverage and related industries, along with the operational characteristics unique to each and the critical concepts of service management. The identification of current events and trends will be included along with the evaluation of impact on the hospitality industry. This course also identifies and explores career opportunities and includes the professional profiles and job search materials directly related to the hospitality industry. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $25 to $50.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite or corequisite: HMGT 120 This is the first of two courses in professional cooking methods for students enrolled in hospitality management programs. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate skills in basic cooking methods, recipe conversion, and professional food preparation and handling. Additionally, the student should be able to safely operate common food service equipment used in commercial kitchens. 1 hr. lecture, 2.5 hrs. lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $50 to $200.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: HMGT 123 and HGMT 230 and HMGT 277 and admission to the hospitality management program This course offers an overview of restaurant management practices used in the hospitality industry. Emphasis will be on demonstrating the components of menu planning and the styles of food service used for various occasions -- buffet service and French, Russian and American service. The student will participate in the operation of the campus restaurant, including food preparation, service, sales promotion, purchasing and costing. 7 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course contains the basic supervisory management skills, management styles, motivation with emphasis on human relations, delegation, training, evaluation and communication. In addition, the hiring and firing functions within FLSA guidelines will be covered. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course offers an overview of product and dram shop liability as well as of the various areas of federal and state legislation that regulate the hospitality industry. Emphasis will be on familiarizing the hospitality manager with ways to avoid costly and time-consuming lawsuits. A manager's or owner's legal rights and responsibilities also will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to recognize potential legal problems. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents a systematic approach to managing housekeeping operations in the hospitality industry. The course will also include related health department and OSHA regulations. While enrolled in this class, a student must work a minimum of 15 hours a week in a lodging operation. The work experience is concurrent but does not necessarily concentrate on the subject being taught in the course. This course is typically offered in the fall semester. 2 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: HMGT 123 This course covers the fundamentals of convenience baking, hors d'oeuvre and cold kitchen preparation. It provides knowledge of and basic skills in the pastry kitchen, where the student can handle convenience products from the frozen or dried state and produce finished pies, cakes and dessert items. It provides further knowledge of and skill in the garde-manger kitchen, specifically making salads, cocktail hors d'oeuvres and cocktail sandwiches, as well as making economic purchases for gourmet food items. In addition, the student will learn how to make intermezzo ices, identify different types of cheese, and design and make a general plan for a buffet. 1 1/2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course includes detailed information in distinguishing the difference between marketing, sales, promotion, advertising and merchandising. In addition, development and quantifying the cost of a marketing plan by analyzing markets and developing a primary target market will be discussed. This course is a seminar course, and students are required to be employed 15 hours per week in a job related to the hospitality industry. 3 hrs. lecture, 15 hrs. internship/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to analyze and explain the basic legal compliance issues regarding food safety and the post-harvest handling of local food products. This course focuses on the legal compliance issues of market farming as well as the food safe handling principles necessary for an individual involved in market farming. It will provide students with practical methods of application involved with food safety and post-harvest marketing. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to analyze and explain the basic cooking methods, recipe conversion and professional food preparation and handling of local food products. Additionally, the student should be able to safely operate common food service equipment used in commercial kitchens. It will provide students with practical methods of application involved with safe handling and production of post-harvest local food products. 2 hrs. lecture, 1.5 hrs. instructional lab/wk.
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