Welcome to BUHM 050-8913 Introduction to Hospitality

Dear Students,

Welcome to BUHM 050-8913, Introduction to Hospitality!  I delighted that you decided to register for this course.  My name is Professor Earle.

The course syllabus contains information that will help you successfully navigate the requirements of the course. This document is preliminary because final course contents will, in part, depend on the needs and experience of students in the course. I look forward to having a successful spring semester.

Course Management Information

Course Name:  Introduction to Hospitality BUHM 050-8913

Units:  Lecture Hours – 3

Class Lecture: HyFlex Learning - In-Person, scheduled online or fully online, Mon: 6:00 – 9:05 pm, January 31, 2022 - May 27, 2022

Classroom: In-Person Lecture in classroom B3

Required TEXT:  Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality in BC Links to an external site. (Open E-Textbook)  

Author: Team of Authors led by Morgan Wescott.  

Publisher/Date:  BC Campus, May 4, 2015

E-Book ISBN:  978-1-989623-69-5

Additional Resources: American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Association Links to an external site., Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada Links to an external site., Indigenous World Links to an external site., United Nations World Tourism Organization Links to an external site.

Office Hours:  Before class at 4:30 – 5:30 pm and/or by appointment

Contact information:  gearle@collegeofthedesert.edu

COD office telephone:  760-346-8041, Ext 6369.  If you need me to call or contact you within a certain period, please ensure that information is stated in your email.

Utilize the class discussion forum – “Ask the Professor.”  This will allow all students to view questions pertaining to the course.  I will respond to questions and inquiries within 48 hours.

This is a synchronous online class.  Students must access this fully online class via Canvas during the scheduled days/times.  Note: This section is a DUAL ENROLLMENT section intended for California Indian Nations College (CINC) students.

College of the Desert and this instructor supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any student who thinks they are eligible for, and think they need additional services provided for them should first contact the Disabled Students Program and Services office.

Course Goal & Student Learning Objectives

To provide students with an understanding of the hospitality industry including lodging, food service, institutional, and resort operations. The history, growth and development, current trends, and organizational structure of the industry are explored with a focus on employment opportunities and future trends with a focus on Indian hospitality and gaming enterprises.

Course Objectives

1. Explain the relationship of lodging and food service operations to the travel and tourism industry.
2. Define and the range of job opportunities in the Hospitality Industry.
3. Explain the functional management areas present in lodging, food service, and resort hospitality industry.
4. Describe the major classifications of food service operations including the distinction between commercial and institutional operations.
5. Discuss aspects of food and beverage controls which pertain to food and beverage sales, production standards and payroll profit planning.
6. Compare and contrast the effects on the industry of franchising, management contacts, referral organizations, independent and chain ownership, and condominium growth.

Course Student Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Evaluate factors and trends affecting the hospitality industry currently and which will continue to affect the industry in the future
2. Analyze one's managerial strengths and weaknesses as they pertain to the hospitality industry.
3. Evaluate the effects of changes in our society on the hospitality and food service industries.

I wish you much success with completing this course.  Please contact me through Canvas with any questions.

Best Regards,

Professor Earle