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BMGT 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC

Special Topics In Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


BMGT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Supervision
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The role of the supervisor includes managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Retailing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC

Communications in Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC

Facilities Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: For individuals whose responsibility includes general management and supervision of public buildings, business and industrial facilities, and other complexes requiring supervision and control. Includes fire alarm maintenance, plant maintenance, occupational safety, OSHA rules and regulations, management of maintenance supervisors, and hazardous materials awareness. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


BMGT 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC
Single-Course Delivery for EFC, ECC

Information and Project Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Principles of Purchasing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The purchasing process as it relates to such topics as inventory control, price determination, vendor selection, negotiation techniques, and ethical issues. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Principles of Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Production and Operations Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Fundamentals of the various techniques used in the practice of production and operations management. Includes location, design, and resource allocation. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1333 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Selling
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the selling process and its application to all forms of sales. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers in business and examination of the legal regulations and ethical issues of business which effect salespeople. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1348 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Marketing Research and Strategies
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Designed to enhance student understanding of the marketing environment and the dynamic interrelationships of the functions of marketing price, channels of distribution, promotion, and product responsibility. Provides a simulated marketing environment for experience in marketing decision-making and provides practical experiences in analyzing market cases for the students. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Advertising and Sales Promotion
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the advertising principles, practices, and multimedia of persuasive communication including buyer behavior, budgeting, and regulatory constraints. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in BMGT 1301 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 1383 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in HRPO 2301 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC

Special Topics in Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 1482 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)


BMGT 1483 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)


BMGT 2303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Problem Solving and Decision Making
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Decision-making and problem-solving processes in organizations utilizing logical and creative problem solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities using managerial decision tools. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Leadership
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Concepts of leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify leadership styles. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Management of Change
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Internet Development Technologies core curricula, and concurrent enrollment in specialization track, or demonstrated competence approved by program director.
Course Description: Knowledge, skills, and tools that enable a leader/organization to facilitate change in a pro-active participative style. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC

Total Quality Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Quality of productivity in organizations. Includes planning for quality throughout the organization, analysis of costs of quality, and employee empowerment. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Strategic Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Strategic management process involving analysis of how organizations develop and implement a strategy for achieving organizational objectives in a changing environment. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2347 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Instruction in interpreting data for effective problem solving and recommending corrective action with emphasis on a structured approach to critical thinking and problem solving in a team environment. (3 Lec.)


BMGT 2382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in HRPO 2307 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 2383 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Cooperative Education - Business Administration And Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. The student should have previous credit in or concurrent enrollment in BMGT 2303 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. (1 Lec., 14 Ext.)


BMGT 2384 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC

Cooperative Education - Operations Management and Supervision
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


CHEF 1264 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.)


CHEF 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Basic Food Preparation
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better.
Course Description: A study of the fundamental principles of food preparation and cookery to include Brigade System, cooking techniques, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation, safety, nutrition, and professionalism. The student will discuss and prepare various stocks, sauces, soups, fruit, vegetables, starches, sandwiches, salads and dressings. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. This course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. This course requires practical knowledge of requirements for Food and Sanitation Guidelines as set by Health and Safety Standards. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


CHEF 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Principles of Healthy Cuisine
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 2331 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: Introduction to the principles of planning, preparation, and presentation of nutritionally balanced meals. Adaptation of basic cooking techniques to lower the fat and caloric content. Alternative methods and ingredients will be used to achieve a healthier cooking style. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


CHEF 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Sanitation and Safety
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparation; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safety standards. This course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


CHEF 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Garde Manger
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 2331 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: A study of specialty foods and garnishes. Emphasis on design, techniques, and display of fine foods. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


CHEF 1364 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (21 Ext.)


CHEF 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

American Regional Cuisine
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 2331 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: A study of the development of regional cuisine's in the United States with emphasis on the similarities in production and service systems. Application of skills to develop, organize, and build a portfolio of recipe strategies and production systems. Students will work in groups to plan, execute and evaluate a weekly meal served to the public. Focus will be on menu and production planning, as well as cost analysis. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)


CHEF 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

International Cuisine
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 2331 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: The study of classical cooking skills associated with the preparation and service of international and ethnic cuisines. Topics include similarities between food production systems used in the United States and other regions of the world. Students will work in groups to plan, execute and evaluate a weekly meal served to the public. Focus will be on menu and production planning, as well as cost analysis. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)


CHEF 2302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Saucier
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 2331 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: Instruction in the preparation of stocks, soups, classical sauces, contemporary sauces, accompaniments, and the pairing of sauces with a variety of foods. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


CHEF 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Advanced Food Preparation
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 1301 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: Topics include the concept of pre-cooked food items and the preparation of canapes, hors d'oeuvres, and breakfast items. Meat, seafood, and poultry preparation, baking and menu planning are also included. The student will discuss and review Basic Food Preparation. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


CHEF 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Advanced Culinary Competition
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 2331 or PSTR 2331 and CHEF 1305 with a "C" or better. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course.
Course Description: Skill development for culinary competition by offering advanced experience in salon presentations as well as hot food competition. Culinary lab classes require extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds), reaching, bending, working around open flames and with cleaning chemicals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)


CHEF 2364 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Practicum (or Field Experience) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 1364.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (21 Ext.)


HAMG 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Hospitality Administration and Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


HAMG 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Front Office Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Functions of front office operations as they relate to customer service. Includes a study of front office interactions with other departments in the lodging operation. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Recreational Services
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The study of the recreation and entertainment industry. Emphasizes sporting and entertainment venues, tourism attractions, and other public and private sector special events. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Computers In Hospitality
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to computers and their relationship as an information system to the hospitality industry. This course includes an overview of industry-specific software. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, RLC

Introduction to Hospitality Industry
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the elements of the hospitality industry. This course is offered at El Centro College in the Food and Hospitality Institute to students pursuing knowledge in the Culinary Arts industry and at Richland College in the Travel and Tourism Management program to students pursuing knowledge in hotel/lodging operations. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1324 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Hospitality Human Resources Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Principles and procedures of human resource management in the hospitality industry (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1340 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Hospitality Legal Issues
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws, tip reporting, franchise regulations, and product liability laws. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Guest Room Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the working relationship among housekeeping, front office, and maintenance in the lodging industry. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)


HAMG 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education - Hospitality Administration/Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


HAMG 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics In Hospitality Administration And Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Principles of Food And Beverage Operations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to food and beverage management in various hospitality environments. Emphasizes cost controls from procurement to marketing and sales. Examines forecasting, menu planning and pricing, logistical support, production, purchasing, and quality assurance. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Hospitality Management and Leadership
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of management and leadership in the hospitality industry with an emphasis on management philosophy, policy formulation, communications, motivation and team building. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, RLC

Hospitality Marketing and Sales
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: CHEF 1301 or PSTR 1301 or TRVM 1300 with a "C" or better.
Course Description: Identification of the core principles of marketing and sales and their impact on the hospitality industry. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Convention and Group Management and Services
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 2301 and/or HAMG 2301.
Course Description: An application of the essential components of successful convention and meeting planning. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2332 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Hospitality Financial Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Methods and application of financial management within the hospitality industry. Primary emphasis on sales accountability, internal controls, and report analysis. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Hospitality Facilities Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Identification of building systems, facilities and sustainability management, and security and safety procedures. (3 Lec.)


HAMG 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Cooperative Education-Hospitality Administration/Management, General
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


TRVM 1101 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Customer Sales and Service
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical information and techniques to create excellent customer sale and service unique to the travel public. (1 Lec.)


TRVM 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Cruises
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Current issues and trends related to the cruise industry. Includes a discussion of the many types of cruise lines and the reasons for the popularity of this mode of travel. (2 Lab.)


TRVM 1166 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Practicum -Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1300.
Course Description: Practical general training and experience in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experience may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (7 Ext.)


TRVM 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Special Topics in Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)


TRVM 1201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Customer Sales and Service
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Practical information and techniques to create excellent customer sales and service unique to the travel public. (2 Lec.)


TRVM 1266 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Practicum - Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1300.
Course Description: Practical general training and experience in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experience may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (14 Ext.)


TRVM 1280 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Student must complete two TRVM Classes.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)


TRVM 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Special Topics in Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)


TRVM 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Introduction to Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of the travel and tourism industry. Emphasis on travel careers and the impact of tourism on society. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Home-Based Travel Business
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Establishing a home based travel business. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Travel Automation I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: POFT 1127.
Course Description: An introduction to computer training using one of the major computer reservation systems for the travel industry. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


TRVM 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Travel Destinations I - Western Hemisphere
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Study of countries located in the Western Hemisphere including Canada, United States, Latin America, South America, and the Caribbean Islands. Emphasis on the culture, customs, seasonal attractions, climate, physical features, language, currency, political conditions, and how they affect both the business and leisure traveler. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1323 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Group Tour Operations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the role of the group planner, selling to groups, and planning itineraries, including components of a tour package, tour costing, advertising, and promotion, group dynamics, and tour guide qualifications. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A broad-based introduction to the principles and skills required for the management of expositions. Examination of the fundamental business philosophy of expositions and their position in the marketplace. An overview of the major issues in exposition management including needs assessment, budget strategies, site selection, floor plan development, contractor relationships, sales and marketing and related management issues. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)


TRVM 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Special Events Design
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The development of a special event from the conceptual stage through completion. Emphasis on industry terminology, factors to consider when planning a special event, and contingency plans. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Introduction to Hospitality Industry
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An exploration of the hospitality/lodging industry with emphasis on its history and development with relationships between hotel/lodging and suppliers. Explain the elements of the hospitality industry including food and beverage, housing, reservations, and convention services. Define the responsibilities of key executives and interpret a hotel organizational chart. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Study of countries located in the Eastern Hemisphere including Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. Emphasis on the culture, customs, climate, physical features, language, currency, and political conditions and how they affect both the business and leisure traveler. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of marketing, sales techniques, promotions, and advertising theories as applied to the travel and tourism industry. Coverage of the marketing mix in travel, market segmentation, market planning, and the use of advertising and other communication techniques. Emphasis on buyer motivation, telephone sales techniques, profitable travel counseling, and the use of promotional material in selling travel. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Travel Operations I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of manual travel agency operations and basic hands-on computerized reservation techniques and manual travel agency operations; emphasis on making air, hotel, tour and cruise reservations, writing itineraries, reading and interpreting brochures, and ticketing rules, credit card sales, ticket refunds, exchanges, and re-issues. Topics include building a simple Passenger Name Record on an airline computer reservation system, accessing availability, fares and miscellaneous related information. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)


TRVM 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Special Topics in Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Special Topics in Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (4 Lec.)


TRVM 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Applied Industry Software Products
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 2301 and COSC 1401, or BICS 1405 or demonstrated competence in meeting planning and Microsoft office software.
Course Description: Overview of software products used to assist the industry professional in the fields of travel and tourism, meetings and hospitality. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)


TRVM 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overview of the meetings and conventions industry and the various aspects and skills involved in planning and managing meetings and conventions. Emphasis on types of meetings, meeting markets, industry suppliers, budget and program planning, site selection and contract negotiations, registration and housing, food and beverage requirements, functions and meeting room setup, and audiovisual requirements. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 2301 or TRVM 1300 or demonstrated competence in meeting planning or travel management.
Course Description: Application of general legal principles and statutory requirements to meetings, conventions and trade shows. Emphasis on ethical considerations to problems faced by meeting planners, hotels, and convention centers in the negotiation and implementation of agreements for meetings and similar events. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 2333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Applied Convention/Meetings Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 2301.
Course Description: Practical application of meetings and exposition skills through a case study or participation in a conference/meeting. Includes integration of meeting planning tools that compare and discriminate between key areas of program development and convention objectives. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

International Convention/Meeting Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 2301 and TRVM 1341 or demonstrated competence in meeting planning and knowledge of International destinations.
Course Description: Apply the principles of convention/meeting management in an international setting. Compare the differences in planning a domestic versus an international meeting; including contract negotiation, foreign currency, customs and laws, exposition, marketing, shipping, languages, cultures, and how foreign policy affects the meeting planning process. Identify resources to assist planner in development of an international meeting. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Exposition Service Contracting
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1325.
Course Description: A study of logistical support systems of expositions and trade shows. Topics include designing floor plans, installation and dismantling of exhibits, drayage utilities, contract labor, and unions. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 2355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Exposition and Trade Show Operations
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1325.
Course Description: A discussion of management of the specific problems of trade shows and exhibitions, including design, construction, and regulation. Includes logistics for planning events such as crowd control, special effects, lighting, decorations and audio. (3 Lec.)


TRVM 2367 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Practicum - Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1300.
Course Description: Practical general training and experience in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experience may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (21 Ext.)


TRVM 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed basic courses including: TRVM 1300 and TRVM 2301.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered though a cooperative agreement between college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)


TRVM 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Travel Automation II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1306.
Course Description: A continuation of the study of airline computer reservation systems. Emphasis on reserving cars and hotels, using queues, creating passenger profiles, interpreting air fares, rules, and routing, and explaining these to passengers. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)


TRVM 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Travel Industry Operations II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1349.
Course Description: Continuation of the study of airline computer reservation systems. Emphasis on reserving cars and hotels, using queues, creating passenger profiles, interpreting air fares, rules and routing, and explaining these to a passenger. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)


TRVM 2467 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD.

Practicum - Travel and Tourism
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: TRVM 1300.
Course Description: Practical general training and experience in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experience may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (28 Ext.)


TRVM 2480 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC

Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 21 Ext.)



Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.


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