Course Descriptions for HAMG

HAMG 1191 Special Topics in Hospitality Administration and Management (1)
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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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)

HAMG 1313 Front Office Procedures (3)
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A study of the flow of activities and functions in today's lodging operation. Topics include a comparison of manual, machine assisted, and computer based methods for each front file function. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)

HAMG 1317 Recreational Services (3)
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The study of guest recreation and entertainment including available space requirements, cost of operation and maintenance, layout and design, and direct and indirect benefits. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 1319 Computers In Hospitality (3)
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An introduction to computers and their relationship as an information system to the hospitality industry. This course includes an overview of industry-specific software. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)

HAMG 1324 Hospitality Human Resources Management (3)
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A study of the principles and procedures of managing people in the hospitality workplace. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 1340 Hospitality Legal Issues (3)
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A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws, tip reporting, franchise regulations, and product liability laws. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 1342 Guest Room Maintenance (3)
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Demonstrates the working relationship in the lodging industry between housekeeping and maintenance. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)

HAMG 1381 Cooperative Education - Hospitality Administration/Management, General (3)
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Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the 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 the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

HAMG 1391 Special Topics In Hospitality Administration And Management (3)
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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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2301 Principles of Food And Beverage Operations (3)
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An introduction to food, beverage, and labor cost controls with an overview of the hospitality industry from procurement to marketing. Examination of cost components including forecasting, menu planning and pricing, logistical support, production, purchasing, and quality assurance. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2305 Hospitality Management and Leadership (3)
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An overview of management and leadership in the hospitality industry with an emphasis on management philosophy, policy formulation, communications, motivation and team building. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2307 Hospitality Marketing and Sales (3)
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Identification of the core principles of marketing and their impact on the hospitality industry. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2330 Convention and Group Management and Services (3)
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A course in the scope of the various segments of the convention market. Exploration of individual needs, and the methods and techniques to provide better service to conventions and groups. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2332 Hospitality Financial Management (3)
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Methods and application of financial management within the hospitality industry. Primary emphasis on sales accountability, internal controls, and report analysis. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2337 Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
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Identification of building systems, facilities management, security and safety procedures. (3 Lec.)

HAMG 2381 Cooperative Education-Hospitality Administration/Management, General (3)
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Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the 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 the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 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.

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