Course Descriptions for TRVM
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TRVM 1117 Cruises (1) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1166 Practicum -Travel and Tourism (1) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: TRVM 1300. 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.) |
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TRVM 1191 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism (1) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1171. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 16 Ext.) |
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TRVM 1266 Practicum - Travel and Tourism (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: TRVM 1300. 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.) |
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TRVM 1291 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1273. Prerequisite: None. 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. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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TRVM 1300 Introduction to Travel and Tourism (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1370. Prerequisite: None. An overview of the travel industry. Emphasis on travel careers and the impact on society. In addition, this course includes transportation, lodging, hospitality, cruise, group, tours, parks convention centers, governmental agencies and associations. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1308 Travel Destinations I - Western Hemisphere (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1376. Prerequisite: None. 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, climate, physical features, language, currency, tourist, and seasonal attractions. In addition this course includes the study of tourism destination including natural and man-made attractions in each country. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1323 Group Tour Operations (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. 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.) |
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TRVM 1325 Exposition and Trade Show Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1372. Prerequisite: None. 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. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1327 Hospitality and Special Events (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Focus on planning and managing special events in the meeting planning area. An overview of the entire sequence of events from conceptual stage of the first meeting through completion of the event. Emphasis on technical planning skills including site selection, negotiating with suppliers, devising meeting specifications, preparing a budget, and working with facility staff to manage a successful event. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1331 Introduction to Hospitality Industry (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An exploration of the hospitality industry with emphasis on history and development. Topics include food, beverage, and lodging management. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1341 Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 2372. Prerequisite: None. Study of countries located in the Eastern Hemisphere including Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Commonwealth of Independent States, Australia, and New Zealand. Emphasis on the culture, customs, climate, physical features, language, currency, tourist and specific seasonal attractions. In addition this course will include the study of tourism destinations including natural and man-made attractions in countries located in the Eastern Hemisphere. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1345 Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1371. Prerequisite: None. 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.) |
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TRVM 1349 Travel Operations I (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1274. Prerequisite: None. 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.) |
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TRVM 1391 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1374. Prerequisite: None. 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. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 1491 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism (4) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. 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. (4 Lec.) |
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TRVM 2301 Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1170. Prerequisite: None. 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.) |
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TRVM 2331 Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 1270. Prerequisite: None. Application of general legal principles and statutory requirement for 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. In addition this course will cover legal issues for travel and suppliers. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 2333 Applied Convention/Meetings Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 2373. Prerequisite: TRVM 2301. Discussion of meeting planning with emphasis on the key areas of meeting management. Topics include needs assessment, identifying meeting objectives, program development, facility selection, negotiations, contracts, meeting and function space set-up, promotion and publicity, budgeting, evaluation, and legal issues. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 2341 International Meeting Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 2374. Prerequisite: TRVM 2301. A discussion of meeting planning notes and responsibilities in an international context. Topics address foreign currency, customs and laws, shipping, international planning resources, marketing, and language interpretation. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 2343 Exposition Service Contracting (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 2375. Prerequisite: TRVM 1325. A study of logistical support systems of expositions and trade shows. Topics include designing floor plans, installation and dismantling of exhibits, freights, and drayage abilities, contracting labor, and working with unions. Instruction in selecting service contractors and hall management. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 2355 Exposition and Trade Show Operations (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 2376. Prerequisite: TRVM 1325. A discussion of management of the specific problems of trade shows and exhibitions, including design, construction, and regulation. Logistics for planning events, including crowd control, special effects, lighting, decorations and audio. Procedures for conduction fairs, festivals, sporting events, and grand openings. (3 Lec.) |
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TRVM 2367 Practicum - Travel and Tourism (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: TRVM 1300. 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.) |
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TRVM 2380 Cooperative Education - Travel and Tourism (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 7371. Prerequisite: Student must have completed basic courses including: TRVM 1300 and TRVM 2301. 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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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TRVM 2437 Travel Industry Operations II (4) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number TRAV 2273. Prerequisite: TRVM 1349. 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.) |
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TRVM 2467 Praticum - Travel and Tourism (4) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: TRVM 1300. 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.) |
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.
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.