Course Syllabi

Below is a list of the classes I am teaching for 2011-2012. You can click the links for a course description or follow the links for a sample course syllabus.

Travel Industry Management TRVM 2305

      An overview of mid-management responsibilities within the travel and tourism industry. Students will describe the management functions including: analyzing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising tasks of managing a business.

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Travel Automation II TRVM 2335

 

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.

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Introduction to the Casino and Gaming Industry HAMG 1300

This course provides an overview of casino operations including the economics of the casino and its interface with hotels and other organizations and the practices and problems associated with the casino management such as staffing, security, controls, taxation, and entertainment. Students will study the history of gaming and gaming development, casino organization and operation, the mathematics of casino games, and casino management, as a part of the broader study of hospitality management. 

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Introduction to the Hospitality Industry HAMG 1321

Introduction to the elements of the hospitality industry including lodging and food service operations. Topics include growth, development and organization, structure and management of food service operations; human resources, marketing, security, engineering and maintenance of hospitality operations; and opportunities within the travel and tourism industry. Departmental approval required.

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