Hospitality and Tourism (HOS)
Courses
HOS 001 | HOS 001 | * |
Indicates credit given for hospitality and tourism course work transferred from another college for which there is no equivalent course at TTC. *Hours vary depending on external course. |
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HOS 132 | Hospitality Communications and Leadership | 3 |
This course is a basic course in communication, including grammar review and development of written and oral communication skills as applied to hospitality and tourism scenarios. This course also introduces the concept of leadership development through service learning in hospitality. |
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HOS 140 | The Hospitality Industry | 3 |
This course is a survey of the hospitality industry and the principles of operation of both lodging and food service industries. Students learn the range of alternative business options available in the industry from local, national and international perspectives. |
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HOS 146 | Restaurant Operations | 3 |
This course combines a working knowledge of food production techniques with dining room service procedures in a restaurant setting. |
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HOS 150 | Hotel Management | 3 |
This course covers the management of the lodging phase of the hospitality industry, including front office, housekeeping and engineering. |
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HOS 157 | Hospitality Service | 3 |
This course is a comprehensive study of the principles and techniques required to provide exceptional service in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on the service environment, the customer’s perspective, and the behavioral component of service. |
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HOS 159 | Hospitality Accounting Applications | 3 |
This course covers financial accounting concepts and their application to the hospitality industry. Included are the major hospitality classifications of accounts and computerized hospitality financial applications. |
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HOS 160 | Purchasing for Hospitality | 3 |
This course is a study of a systematic approach to the principles of effective control and procurement of food products, beverages and equipment. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of facilities design, food cost reporting and inventory accountability functions. |
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HOS 161 | Event Management | 3 |
This course provides an introduction to the event management industry, including planning, implementation and evaluation of special events and festivals. |
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HOS 164 | Travel and Tourism | 3 |
This course covers the history, development, concepts and principles of the travel and tourism industry. Students research case studies as well as local examples of how tourism affects the economy and society. Students also learn to interpret travel trends for business application. |
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HOS 174 | Introduction to Recreation | 3 |
This course provides an introduction to the field of recreation with an emphasis on career areas, service delivery systems, and current trends in the industry. |
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HOS 230 | Therapeutic Nutrition | 3 |
This is an introductory course to the study of diet therapy of an individual with a health problem, the etiology of the disease and the necessary diet modifications to aid in restoring the individual’s health. |
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HOS 241 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
This course emphasizes the importance of food and specific diets to enhance athletic performance. Students will use their knowledge of nutrition and anatomy and physiology to create menus geared for the training tables of various sports. |
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HOS 245 | Hospitality Marketing | 3 |
This course is a study of fundamental marketing strategies that are specific to the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on how marketing strategies target customer needs and wants. |
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HOS 250 | Beverage Service Management | 3 |
This course addresses the principles of beverage service. This course is designed to prepare students for management responsibilities in the culinary and hospitality industries. |
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HOS 251 | Introduction to Wine | 3 |
This course is a study of the basic wine production process with focus on the different styles of wine, countries of origin, terroir and related flavor characteristics. The course will include best practices and industry trends. |
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HOS 253 | Beer Basics | 3 |
This course explores the production, sales and service of domestic and imported beers, including ales, pilsners, stout and microbreweries, as well as best practices and industry trends. |
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HOS 256 | Hospitality Management Concepts | 3 |
This course is a study of the theory and principles of management as applied to the hospitality industry. |
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HOS 258 | Convention Management | 3 |
This course is a study of acquiring, soliciting and servicing convention or individual properties in the hospitality industry. |
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HOS 261 | Distilled Spirits and Related Products | 3 |
This course explores the production and service of distilled spirits, including key components, procurement, service, sales and storage of distilled products and related products. Current industry trends, best practices and legal requirements for sales and service will be addressed. |
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HOS 262 | Hospitality Software Applications | 3 |
This course includes using microcomputer software to manage various areas of the hospitality industry. |
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HOS 264 | Food and Beverage Pairing | 3 |
This course focuses on the concepts of food and beverage pairing and the influence of ingredient selection, preparation techniques and presentation on enhancing sales, service and profitability. |
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HOS 265 | Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law | 3 |
This course covers legal foresight for hospitality management. Topics include litigation involving dining and lodging responsibilities of the innkeeper. |
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HOS 267 | Destination Wedding Planning | 3 |
This course provides an introduction to the destination wedding planning industry including planning, coordination, budgeting, implementation, vendor management and support services. |
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HOS 272 | SCWE in Hospitality/Tourism Management | 3 |
This course integrates hospitality skills at an approved worksite related to the hospitality industry. |
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HOS 294 | Hospitality Business Development | 3 |
This course includes planning and development of a hospitality business in a variety of settings. |
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HOS 298 | Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
This course explores advanced concepts, trends and issues in hospitality and tourism. |
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