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Course Descriptions
HONORS
| IDH 1905 |
2 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Honors Research |
Prerequisite: Completion of one semester of Honors courses.
This course provides an opportunity to carry on a topic of special interest to the individual student. The student will initiate and conduct the research project in consultation with a designated faculty member. |
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| IDH 2931 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Honors Symposium |
| Centers around topics of current interest or special interest to students or instructor. |
HOSPITALITY
| HFT 1000 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Hotel-Restaurant Management |
| An introduction to the hotel-motel-restaurant business, departments, industry's responsibilities, business ethics, and opportunities for creative employment. |
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| #HFT 1300 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Executive Housekeeping |
| A study of the broad scope of the housekeeper's position stressing employee training, record keeping, and executive responsibilities. |
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| #HFT 1410 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Front Office Procedures |
| A study of human and public relations responsibilities of front office operation. Necessary principles of management, routines, reservations, and the trade accounting procedures are introduced. |
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| #HFT 1860 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Beverage Management |
| A study of the three categories of alcoholic beverages: wine, beer, and spirits. Provides a strong foundation in beverage purchasing, receiving, storing, control, and sales needed by the professional beverage manager. |
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| #HFT 2223 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Training in the Hospitality Industry |
| Covers all elements of training for a new or established hospitality operation and gives students the knowledge that will enable them to develop and maintain a competent staff. |
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| #HFT 2264C |
6 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Banquet and Convention Management |
$12.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: FOS 2201, FSS 1202C.
Corequisite: FSS 2240L.
Introduction to the complete set of skills necessary to adequately perform as a hotel banquet manager and convention planner. Actual functions will be used to reinforce the general rules of table service as they apply to buffets and banquets. |
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| #HFT 2313 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Facilities Management |
| Covers all major facility systems; features special contributions from leading experts, including the most current information on telecommunication systems, lodging and food service planning, design, and renovation. |
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| #HFT 2840C |
8 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Dining Room Operations |
$12.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: FOS 2201, FSS 1202C.
Corequisite: FSS 2224L.
Types of dining room and beverage service techniques found in the hospitality industry. |
INSURANCE
| #RMI 1650, 1651, 1652, 1653 |
13hrs., 13 crs. |
| 200 Hour General Line Agent Qualification Course |
| A four part course designed to prepare insurance representatives for licensing. Participants must register for all parts of this course to become eligible for the State examination. |
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| Part 1 - Property Insurance. |
4 crs. |
| Basic concepts of all insurance contracts plus an indepth study of property insurance contracts with attention to coverage, exclusions, and provisions. |
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| Part 2 - Automobile Insurance. |
4 crs. |
Prerequisite: RMI 1650.
All aspects of automobile insurance, including Florida law requirements, personal auto, insurance contracts, and coverage available for commercial auto risks. |
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| Part 3 - General Liability and Work Compensation. |
2 crs. |
Prerequisite: RMI 1651.
Comprehensive study of all liability insurance contracts with emphasis on commercial liability policies. Also, a study of Workers Compensation coverage and the laws pertaining to risk with employees. |
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| Part 4 - Multi-Peril Insurance. |
3 crs. |
Prerequisite: RMI 1652.
Presentation of packaging all mono-line coverage for both commercial and personal lines. Includes the lesser used coverage, such as Ocean Marine, Aviation, Boiler and Machinery, and Health Insurance coverage. Presents crime coverage and principles of surety bonding. |
JOURNALISM/MASS COMMUNICATION
| JOU 2400 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Newspaper Production with Desktop Publishing |
| Development of skills in desktop publishing: gathering, writing, and evaluating news; copy editing; headline writing; and computer-aided layout using PageMaker. Practical application through production of the college newspaper. (May be taken four times for credit.) |
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| JOU 2440L |
3 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Literary Magazine Production |
| Development of skills in evaluating, copyreading, and editing poetry and prose; in evaluating art and photography; and in developing layout. Practical application through production of the college literary magazine. (May be taken four times for credit.) |
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| MMC 1000 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Survey of Mass Communication |
| History of, current trends in, and principles of application in the mass media (radio, television, newspaper, books, magazines, films, and advertising). |
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| MMC 2100 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Writing for Mass Communication |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C.
Techniques used in preparing copy for mass communications media. Development of fundamental skills used in writing for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, public relations, and advertising. |
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| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
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