Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
HIMT 1100
Introduction to Health Information Technology (2-2-3)
Banner title: Intro to Health Info Tech
This course focuses on orienting students to health information management. Topics include an introduction to the structure of healthcare in the United States and its providers and the structure and function of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered every semester
Introduction to Health Information Technology (2-2-3)
Banner title: Intro to Health Info Tech
This course focuses on orienting students to health information management. Topics include an introduction to the structure of healthcare in the United States and its providers and the structure and function of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered every semester
HIMT 1150
Computer Applications in Healthcare (1-2-2)
Banner title: Computer Appls in Healthcare
This course provides students with an introduction to the computer and software skills used in medical offices. Topics include hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications, database software and information management, specialized information management systems in healthcare, methods of controlling confidentiality and patient rights, accuracy and security of health information data in computer systems, and future directions of information technology in healthcare. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
Computer Applications in Healthcare (1-2-2)
Banner title: Computer Appls in Healthcare
This course provides students with an introduction to the computer and software skills used in medical offices. Topics include hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications, database software and information management, specialized information management systems in healthcare, methods of controlling confidentiality and patient rights, accuracy and security of health information data in computer systems, and future directions of information technology in healthcare. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
HIMT 1200
Legal Aspects of Healthcare (2-0-2)
Banner title: Legal Aspects of Healthcare
This course focuses on the study of legal principles applicable to health information, patient care, and health records. Topics include the American Legal System, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, patient record requirements, access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall and Spring
Legal Aspects of Healthcare (2-0-2)
Banner title: Legal Aspects of Healthcare
This course focuses on the study of legal principles applicable to health information, patient care, and health records. Topics include the American Legal System, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, patient record requirements, access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall and Spring
HIMT 1250
Health Record Content and Structure (1-2-2)
Banner title: Health Record Cont/Structure
This course provides a study of content, storage, retrieval, control, retention, and maintenance of health information. Topics include health data structure, content and standards, and healthcare information requirements and standards. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Health Record Content and Structure (1-2-2)
Banner title: Health Record Cont/Structure
This course provides a study of content, storage, retrieval, control, retention, and maintenance of health information. Topics include health data structure, content and standards, and healthcare information requirements and standards. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
HIMT 1350
Pharmacotherapy (2-0-2)
Banner title: Pharmacotherapy
This course introduces drug therapy with an emphasis on safety, the classification of drugs, and their action, side effects, and/or adverse reactions. It also introduces the basic concepts used in the administration of drugs. Topics include an introduction to pharmacology, sources and forms of drugs, drug classification, and drug effects on the body systems.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher or BUSN 2300 with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
Pharmacotherapy (2-0-2)
Banner title: Pharmacotherapy
This course introduces drug therapy with an emphasis on safety, the classification of drugs, and their action, side effects, and/or adverse reactions. It also introduces the basic concepts used in the administration of drugs. Topics include an introduction to pharmacology, sources and forms of drugs, drug classification, and drug effects on the body systems.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher or BUSN 2300 with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
HIMT 1400
Coding and Classification ICD Basic (2-4-4)
Banner title: Code/Class I: ICD
This course provides students an introduction to medical coding and classification of diseases, injuries, encounters, and procedures using standard applications of medical coding guidelines to support reimbursement of healthcare services. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher or BUSN 2300 with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
Coding and Classification ICD Basic (2-4-4)
Banner title: Code/Class I: ICD
This course provides students an introduction to medical coding and classification of diseases, injuries, encounters, and procedures using standard applications of medical coding guidelines to support reimbursement of healthcare services. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher or BUSN 2300 with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
HIMT 1410
Coding and Classification ICD Advanced (2-2-3)
Banner title: Code/Class II: Adv ICD Coding
This course is an advanced coding course. It provides students with case studies for in-depth review of inpatient and outpatient record formats as found in current healthcare settings. Advanced coding skills and the use of industry applications to apply coding and billing standards will be the focus to develop auditing and compliance strategies in the work setting. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this class.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1400 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
Coding and Classification ICD Advanced (2-2-3)
Banner title: Code/Class II: Adv ICD Coding
This course is an advanced coding course. It provides students with case studies for in-depth review of inpatient and outpatient record formats as found in current healthcare settings. Advanced coding skills and the use of industry applications to apply coding and billing standards will be the focus to develop auditing and compliance strategies in the work setting. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this class.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1400 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
HIMT 2150
Healthcare Statistics (1-2-2)
Banner title: Healthcare Statistics
This course analyzes the study of methods and formulas used in computing and preparing statistical reports for healthcare services and vital records. It also focuses on the study of methods and techniques used in presenting statistical data. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this class.
Prerequisite: MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 2200
Offered Spring
Healthcare Statistics (1-2-2)
Banner title: Healthcare Statistics
This course analyzes the study of methods and formulas used in computing and preparing statistical reports for healthcare services and vital records. It also focuses on the study of methods and techniques used in presenting statistical data. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this class.
Prerequisite: MATH 1100 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 2200
Offered Spring
HIMT 2200
Performance Improvement (2-0-2)
Banner title: Performance Improvement
This course introduces students to the peer review and the role health information plays in evaluating patient care. The course investigates the components of performance improvement programs in healthcare facilities, including quality assessment, utilization management, risk management, and critical clinical pathways. State and local standards are included, as well as a review of the federal government's role in healthcare and accreditation requirements of various agencies. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Performance Improvement (2-0-2)
Banner title: Performance Improvement
This course introduces students to the peer review and the role health information plays in evaluating patient care. The course investigates the components of performance improvement programs in healthcare facilities, including quality assessment, utilization management, risk management, and critical clinical pathways. State and local standards are included, as well as a review of the federal government's role in healthcare and accreditation requirements of various agencies. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
HIMT 2300
Healthcare Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Healthcare Management
This course will engage students in the functions of a manager, which include planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, leading or directing, communication, and motivating. Further study will include principles of authority and responsibility, delegation and effective communication, organization charts, job descriptions, policies and procedures, employee motivation, discipline and performance evaluation. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered every semester
Healthcare Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Healthcare Management
This course will engage students in the functions of a manager, which include planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, leading or directing, communication, and motivating. Further study will include principles of authority and responsibility, delegation and effective communication, organization charts, job descriptions, policies and procedures, employee motivation, discipline and performance evaluation. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered every semester
HIMT 2400
Coding and Classification System - CPT/HCPCS (1-4-3)
Banner title: Code/Class CPT/HCPCS
This course provides an introduction to, and application of, codes using the CPT/HCPCS system. Codes will be applied to workbook exercises, case studies, and actual outpatient charts. Codes will be assigned manually, as well as by an encoder. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1410 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 1410 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Coding and Classification System - CPT/HCPCS (1-4-3)
Banner title: Code/Class CPT/HCPCS
This course provides an introduction to, and application of, codes using the CPT/HCPCS system. Codes will be applied to workbook exercises, case studies, and actual outpatient charts. Codes will be assigned manually, as well as by an encoder. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1410 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 1410 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
HIMT 2410
Revenue Cycle Management (2-0-2)
Banner title: Revenue Cycle Management
This course focuses on how the revenue cycle is impacted by various departments within the facility such as patient access and registration, case management/quality review, health information management, and patient accounting. Topics include insurance plans, medical necessity, claims processing, accounts receivable, charge master, DRGs, APCs, edits, auditing, and review. ICD and CPT coding as they relate to the billing function will be reviewed. The importance of revenue cycle management for fiscal stability is emphasized. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1400 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Revenue Cycle Management (2-0-2)
Banner title: Revenue Cycle Management
This course focuses on how the revenue cycle is impacted by various departments within the facility such as patient access and registration, case management/quality review, health information management, and patient accounting. Topics include insurance plans, medical necessity, claims processing, accounts receivable, charge master, DRGs, APCs, edits, auditing, and review. ICD and CPT coding as they relate to the billing function will be reviewed. The importance of revenue cycle management for fiscal stability is emphasized. Students must pay a $45 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1400 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
HIMT 2460
Health Information Technology Practicum (0-9-3)
Banner title: Health Info Tech Practicum
This course will allow students to perform advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in realistic work environments in either a traditional, non-traditional, or lab setting. Activities will include the application of all HIMT coursework. Students will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1200 with a grade of C or higher, HIMT 1250 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 2400
Offered every semester
Health Information Technology Practicum (0-9-3)
Banner title: Health Info Tech Practicum
This course will allow students to perform advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in realistic work environments in either a traditional, non-traditional, or lab setting. Activities will include the application of all HIMT coursework. Students will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: HIMT 1200 with a grade of C or higher, HIMT 1250 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 2400
Offered every semester
HIST 1111
World History I (3-0-3)
Banner title: World History I
This course emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions to the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era, the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
World History I (3-0-3)
Banner title: World History I
This course emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions to the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era, the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
HIST 1112
World History II (3-0-3)
Banner title: World History II
This course emphasizes the study of the intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from early modern times to the present. Topics include transitions to the modern world, scientific revolution and the Enlightenment, political modernization, economic modernization, imperialism, and the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
World History II (3-0-3)
Banner title: World History II
This course emphasizes the study of the intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from early modern times to the present. Topics include transitions to the modern world, scientific revolution and the Enlightenment, political modernization, economic modernization, imperialism, and the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
HIST 2111
U.S. History I (3-0-3)
Banner title: U.S. History I
This course emphasizes the study of U.S. history to 1877, including the Civil War and reconstruction. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical, intellectual, political, economic, and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism, sectionalism, and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis, Civil War, and reconstruction.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
U.S. History I (3-0-3)
Banner title: U.S. History I
This course emphasizes the study of U.S. history to 1877, including the Civil War and reconstruction. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical, intellectual, political, economic, and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism, sectionalism, and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis, Civil War, and reconstruction.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
HIST 2112
U.S. History II (3-0-3)
Banner title: U.S. History II
This course emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip students to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950s; the 1960s and 1970s; and America since 1980.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
U.S. History II (3-0-3)
Banner title: U.S. History II
This course emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip students to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950s; the 1960s and 1970s; and America since 1980.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Offered every semester
HRTM 1100
Introduction to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Intro to HRTM
This course provides students with an overview of occupations in the hospitality industry. Instructors emphasize the various segments of each occupation and the interrelated responsibilities for customer service which exist across the hospitality industry. Topics include the development of the hospitality industry, food and beverage services, hotel services, meeting and convention services, management's role in the hospitality industry, and hospitality industry trends.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Introduction to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Intro to HRTM
This course provides students with an overview of occupations in the hospitality industry. Instructors emphasize the various segments of each occupation and the interrelated responsibilities for customer service which exist across the hospitality industry. Topics include the development of the hospitality industry, food and beverage services, hotel services, meeting and convention services, management's role in the hospitality industry, and hospitality industry trends.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
HRTM 1110
Travel Industry and Travel Geography (3-0-3)
Banner title: Travel Industry and Geography
This course introduces students to the importance of the travel agent in the hospitality industry and provides an understanding of travel options (international, national, state, major cities, and their points of interest) to the customer. Instructors place emphasis on career options, industry trends, travel documents, identifying why people travel, and how geography is linked to their needs. Topics include terminology; agency operations; travel reference guides; airline industry and other transportation modes; hotels and resorts; individual travel needs; travel and tourism careers; miscellaneous services; geographical and physical aspects of the Americas, Greenland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; and travel regulations and documents needed to travel internationally.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
Travel Industry and Travel Geography (3-0-3)
Banner title: Travel Industry and Geography
This course introduces students to the importance of the travel agent in the hospitality industry and provides an understanding of travel options (international, national, state, major cities, and their points of interest) to the customer. Instructors place emphasis on career options, industry trends, travel documents, identifying why people travel, and how geography is linked to their needs. Topics include terminology; agency operations; travel reference guides; airline industry and other transportation modes; hotels and resorts; individual travel needs; travel and tourism careers; miscellaneous services; geographical and physical aspects of the Americas, Greenland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; and travel regulations and documents needed to travel internationally.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
HRTM 1120
Tour and Cruise Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Tour/Cruise Management
This course provides students with an orientation to the duties and responsibilities of tour operators and an overview of the cruise industry. The course also gives students an opportunity to gain the technical knowledge and skills needed to utilize computerized reservation and information systems. Instructors place emphasis on the operator's role in planning and conducting tours and cruises, as well as accessing data bases and identifying options which satisfy customers' needs. Topics include planning individual tours, planning group tours, transportation arrangements, accommodation options, entertainment options, foreign country tours, and manager's on-tour responsibilities. It also covers the ship, living quarters, amenities, shipboard activities, and marketing and selling of cruises. Instructors also cover agency computer hardware, computer reservation systems, automated travel information, back-room accounting, and trends in automated travel data systems.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Tour and Cruise Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Tour/Cruise Management
This course provides students with an orientation to the duties and responsibilities of tour operators and an overview of the cruise industry. The course also gives students an opportunity to gain the technical knowledge and skills needed to utilize computerized reservation and information systems. Instructors place emphasis on the operator's role in planning and conducting tours and cruises, as well as accessing data bases and identifying options which satisfy customers' needs. Topics include planning individual tours, planning group tours, transportation arrangements, accommodation options, entertainment options, foreign country tours, and manager's on-tour responsibilities. It also covers the ship, living quarters, amenities, shipboard activities, and marketing and selling of cruises. Instructors also cover agency computer hardware, computer reservation systems, automated travel information, back-room accounting, and trends in automated travel data systems.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
HRTM 1130
Business Etiquette and Communication (3-0-3)
Banner title: Business Etiquette
This course focuses on professionalism in a variety of business settings. Topics include professional image and conduct at work, telephone etiquette, table manners, oral and written communication skills, and diversity in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall and Summer
Business Etiquette and Communication (3-0-3)
Banner title: Business Etiquette
This course focuses on professionalism in a variety of business settings. Topics include professional image and conduct at work, telephone etiquette, table manners, oral and written communication skills, and diversity in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall and Summer
HRTM 1140
Hotel Operations Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hotel Operations Management
This course focuses on the organization and management of lodging operations. It covers day-to-day operations of each department in a hotel and helps students to understand what seasoned managers do. Emphasis is placed on the rooms division. Topics include corporate structures, departmental responsibilities, hotel services and staff, decision making, and industry trends.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
Hotel Operations Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hotel Operations Management
This course focuses on the organization and management of lodging operations. It covers day-to-day operations of each department in a hotel and helps students to understand what seasoned managers do. Emphasis is placed on the rooms division. Topics include corporate structures, departmental responsibilities, hotel services and staff, decision making, and industry trends.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
HRTM 1150
Event Planning (3-0-3)
Banner title: Event Planning
This course introduces students to event planning requirements. Topics include fundamentals of event planning; selecting event dates and venues; developing agendas, time lines, budgets, and contracts; marketing events, and facilitating events.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Event Planning (3-0-3)
Banner title: Event Planning
This course introduces students to event planning requirements. Topics include fundamentals of event planning; selecting event dates and venues; developing agendas, time lines, budgets, and contracts; marketing events, and facilitating events.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
HRTM 1160
Food and Beverage Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Food and Beverage Management
This course provides students with a study of food and beverage operations and management. Instructors place emphasis on the successful operation of a food and beverage establishment. Topics include restaurants, owners, locations, and concepts; business plans, financing, and legal and tax matters; menus, kitchens, and purchasing; and restaurant operations and management.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
Food and Beverage Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Food and Beverage Management
This course provides students with a study of food and beverage operations and management. Instructors place emphasis on the successful operation of a food and beverage establishment. Topics include restaurants, owners, locations, and concepts; business plans, financing, and legal and tax matters; menus, kitchens, and purchasing; and restaurant operations and management.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
HRTM 1170
Hospitality Industry Accounting and Financial Analysis (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Accounting/Finance
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge to interpret and analyze the key reports and financial statements used daily in the hospitality industry. Focusing on profit and loss statements, students learn to use numbers to assess the performance of individual departments and the overall operation. These numbers are the basis for managerial decisions that increase revenues and control costs.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Hospitality Industry Accounting and Financial Analysis (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Accounting/Finance
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge to interpret and analyze the key reports and financial statements used daily in the hospitality industry. Focusing on profit and loss statements, students learn to use numbers to assess the performance of individual departments and the overall operation. These numbers are the basis for managerial decisions that increase revenues and control costs.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
HRTM 1201
Hospitality Marketing (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Marketing
This course introduces students to marketing techniques associated with hotel, restaurant, and tourism fields with an emphasis on identifying and satisfying the needs of customers. Topics include an introduction to marketing, research and analysis, marketing strategies, marketing plans, social media marketing, branding, positioning, sales, and advertising. Because of the constant change in the marketing strategies used in the hospitality industry, this course will also focus on new marketing techniques that are being used in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Hospitality Marketing (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Marketing
This course introduces students to marketing techniques associated with hotel, restaurant, and tourism fields with an emphasis on identifying and satisfying the needs of customers. Topics include an introduction to marketing, research and analysis, marketing strategies, marketing plans, social media marketing, branding, positioning, sales, and advertising. Because of the constant change in the marketing strategies used in the hospitality industry, this course will also focus on new marketing techniques that are being used in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
HRTM 1210
Hospitality Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Law
This course introduces students to the local, state, federal, and international laws that govern the hospitality industry. Instructors place emphasis on creating a workplace where compliance with the law, adherence to ethical standards, and stressing security and loss prevention are the basis for every decision. Topics include civil law, the structure of hospitality enterprises, government agencies that impact the hospitality industry, preventative legal management, contracts, employee selection and management, duties and obligations to employees and guests, and crisis management.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
Hospitality Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Law
This course introduces students to the local, state, federal, and international laws that govern the hospitality industry. Instructors place emphasis on creating a workplace where compliance with the law, adherence to ethical standards, and stressing security and loss prevention are the basis for every decision. Topics include civil law, the structure of hospitality enterprises, government agencies that impact the hospitality industry, preventative legal management, contracts, employee selection and management, duties and obligations to employees and guests, and crisis management.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
HRTM 1220
Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Supervision
This courses focuses on the principles of good supervision and leadership as they apply to day-to-day hospitality operations. Topics include recruiting, selection, orientation, compensation and benefits, motivation, teamwork, coaching, employee training and development, performance standards, discipline, employee assistance programs, health and safety, conflict management, communicating and delegating, and decision making and control.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry (3-0-3)
Banner title: Hospitality Supervision
This courses focuses on the principles of good supervision and leadership as they apply to day-to-day hospitality operations. Topics include recruiting, selection, orientation, compensation and benefits, motivation, teamwork, coaching, employee training and development, performance standards, discipline, employee assistance programs, health and safety, conflict management, communicating and delegating, and decision making and control.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
HRTM 1230
HRTM Internship (0-9-3)
Banner title: HRTM Internship
This course introduces students to the application and reinforcement of hotel, restaurant, and tourism operational principles in an actual job placement. Students become acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management applications on the job. Topics include problem solving; adaptability to the job setting; use of proper interpersonal skills; application of hotel, restaurant, and tourism management techniques; and professional development. The occupation-based instruction includes written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations.
Prerequisite: HRTM 1100, permission of department
Offered every semester
HRTM Internship (0-9-3)
Banner title: HRTM Internship
This course introduces students to the application and reinforcement of hotel, restaurant, and tourism operational principles in an actual job placement. Students become acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management applications on the job. Topics include problem solving; adaptability to the job setting; use of proper interpersonal skills; application of hotel, restaurant, and tourism management techniques; and professional development. The occupation-based instruction includes written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations.
Prerequisite: HRTM 1100, permission of department
Offered every semester
HUMN 1101
Introduction to Humanities (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Humanities
This course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity as expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include historical and cultural developments, contributions of the humanities, and research.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
Introduction to Humanities (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Humanities
This course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity as expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include historical and cultural developments, contributions of the humanities, and research.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester