To view LCCC credit course descriptions, please select your area of interest below:
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TRSM
111
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INTRO TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
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An overview of the tourism industry. Study includes history of travel; travel profiles; motivations; needs and expectations of travelers; destination development; social and exonomic evnironment of the industry; specialized field of tourism industry, industry terminology, and job related opportunities. Not a cor course. (c1, c4, c5, IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
112
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INTRO TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
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3
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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 andthe 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. Not a core course. (c1, c4, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
114
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CLUB OPERATIONS
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An introduction to club management. Includestypes 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 (c1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
116
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FRONT OFFICE & HOUSEKEEPING OPERATI
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3
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Principles and procedures of the hotel frontdesk division and the role and management responsibilities of the housekeeping departmentin 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. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
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TRSM
117
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E-COMMERCE & TECH IN TOURISM INDUST
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2
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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 currentand future impact of technology on the tourism distributionchannel and the technology positions available in the industry are also examined. Not a core course. (c1, IN1, IN2, IN4)
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TRSM
118
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FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
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2
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FDA food code and information on food safetyis 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 examination. Not a core course. (c1,IN1, IN2, IN4)
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TRSM
119
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TECHNOLOGY IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
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2
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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 EducationalInstitute of the AHLA as part of the requirements for the Hospitality Operations certification. Not a core course. (c1, IN1, IN2, IN4)
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TRSM
124
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CONFERENCE AND MEETING MANAGEMENT
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3
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A study of the meeting planning industry. Toppics include types of meeting markets;responsibility of the meeting planner; marketing and sales strategies; negotiations; contracts and financial requirements; operational issurs; exhibit and trade shows. Students will planand host a community event on campus. Not a core course. (c1, c4, IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
143
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HOSPITALITY LAW
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3
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A study of the legal considerations of hoteland 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. Not a core course. (c1, c4, IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
215
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FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS & MNGMNT
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3
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Food and beverage operations and management procedures and responsibilities are examined.Includes nutrition, menu planning, budgetingand 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 ofthe AHLA as part of the requirements for theHospitality Operations certification. Not a core coures. Prerequisite: TRSM 112. (c1, IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
226
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HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION
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An examination of the personal issues relating to the hospitality industry. Topics include recruiting, training, evaluating, coaching,and motivating. Also included are legal issues, managing conflict and time management 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. Not a core course. Prerequisite: TRSM 112. (c1, c4, IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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Prerequisites:
TRSM 112
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TRAV 164
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TRSM
234
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AIRLINE TICKETING PROCEDURES
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3
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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 nonaccountable 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)
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TRSM
239
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AIRLINE COMPUTER RESERVATION SYST I
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3
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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. Not a core course.(c2, IN1, IN4)
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TRSM
240
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AIRLINE COMPUTER RESERVATION SYS II
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3
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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. Prerequisite: TRSM 239. (c2, IN1,IN4)
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TRSM
241
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WORLD LEISURE DESTINATIONS
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3
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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 wellas documentation and health requirements. Cultural diversity issues are explored in relatin to the tourism experience. (IN1, IN2, IN3,IN4)
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TRSM
242
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CRUISE AND RESORT OPERATIONS
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3
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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 offeded. A separate fee will be assessed. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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TRSM
244G
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Students have an opportunity to partcipatein an international trip at the end ofSpring Semester. Destinations vary eachyear. Students must participate in a lectureseries prior to the trip. A separate fee isassessed for the trip. Course will be gradedon the S/U basis. May be repeated twice forcredit. (IN3)
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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TRSM
245
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GAMING OPERATIONS
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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 futuretrends 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)
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TRSM
246
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TOUR MANAGEMENT
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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. (IN1, IN2, IN4)
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TRSM
285
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN TOURISM
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3
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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 supervisedby 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. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4)
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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TRSM
287
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WORK BASED LEARNING I - TRSM
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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 theFaculty 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 ofSalesmanship and *divisional approval. Offered as required.*Divisional approval requiresa minimum of one (1) meeting with Work-basedlearning coordinator and faculty advisor to discuss placement and requirements of course.
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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TRSM
288
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WORK BASED LEARNING II - TRSM
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3
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This course provides supervised workexperience building on experience inWork-Based Learning I with approvedemployer(s) in an area related to thestudent's program. Emphasis is place onintegrating classroom learning with workexperience. Students will be able toevaluate career selection, demonstrateemployability skills, and satisfactorilyperform work-related competencies.Activities are coordinated and evaluatedby college personnel. Course will begraded on the S/U basis.
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TRSM
299
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TOURISM - INDEPENDENT STUDY
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An in-depth study of areas of tourismpresented by discussion and/or individualresearch and reading. Topics will vary.Repeatable up to a total of four(4) credithours.
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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