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 Hospitality Culinary and Management (HCM)


HCM-104   Applied Food Service Sanitation, 4 cr.
Information and practices to help the food service manager apply sanitation procedures to food handling from purchasing and storage to preparation and serving to patrons.  This course is part of the National Restaurant Association management development diploma program and certification.
(Formerly BH-217A)

HCM-105   Food Fundamentals, 4 cr.
Reviews the skills and attitudes needed for successful employment in the food service industry.  This course and its components are the latest additions to the ProMgmt program.  PrpMgmt is a college-level curriculum driven by industry research and academic excellence and created by the educational foundation of the National Restaurant Association and the Culinary Institute of America. 
(Formerly BH-105A)

HCM-141   Food Production, 5 cr.
Preparation of menus and serving foods and aesthetic appeal for dining rooms.  Emphasizes meat, vegetables and dessert cookery.  Sanitation, quality and cost of foods served to consumers are stressed. 
(Formerly BH-125A)

HCM-206   Food Lab I, 2 cr.
An elective course designed to introduce students to the actual operation of quick service institutional cookery, cafeteria operations and banquets. 
(Formerly BH-132C)

HCM-207   Food Lab 2, 2 cr.
An elective course designed to introduce students to the actual operation of quick service institutional cookery, cafeteria operations and banquets. 
(Formerly BH-142C)

HCM-208   Food Lab 3, 2 cr.
An elective course designed to introduce students to the actual operation of quick service institutional cookery, cafeteria operations and banquets. 
(Formerly BH-152C)

HCM-209   Food Lab 4, 2 cr.
An elective course designed to introduce students to the actual operation of quick service institutional cookery, cafeteria operations and banquets. 
(Formerly BH-162C)

HCM-229   Nutrition for the Life Cycle, 4 cr.
Practical, 'how-to' course focusing on nutrition as it relates to personal health; foods, and food preparation; menu planning and recipe codification; and marketing of nutritious menu items in the food service industry. 
(Formerly BH-107A)

HCM-237   Modified Diets, 4 cr.
Focuses on the basic principles of diet therapy and menu modification for several diseases.  Covers nutrition assessment, care plans, anthropometric measurements, diet history and diet instruction. 
(Formerly BH-208A)

HCM-265   Mathematics for Hospitality, 3 cr.
Reviews the fundamentals of mathematics, including methods of figuring percent, discount, mark-up, mark-down and interest.  Problems related to the hospitality industry and practice on the ten-key calculator will be included. 
(Formerly BH-123A)

HCM-310   Hospitality Law, 3 cr.
Provides an awareness of laws concerning hotel-motel management and illustrates the possible consequences of failure to satisfy legal obligations. 
(Formerly BH-233A)

HCM-319   Intro to Hospitality Field, 3 cr.
A detailed look at restaurant and institutional food service operations, hotel and motel management, travel, tourism and international hospitality.  Students will learn to better evaluate career opportunities, learn the level of quality and service necessary in an ever-changing industry. 
(Formerly BH-106A)

HCM-450   Job Seeking Skills I, 2 cr.
Students are exposed to a variety of hospitality areas through field trips and interaction with people currently in the hospitality industry.  The class will involve job seeking skills and include actual job search and interviewing experience.  (Formerly BH-126C)

HCM-451   Job Seeking Skills II, 2 cr.
Students are exposed to a variety of hospitality areas through field trips and interaction with people currently in the hospitality industry.  The class will involve job seeking skills and include actual job search and interviewing experience.  A continuation of BH126C. 
(Formerly BH-226C)

HCM-590   Housekeeping Management, 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide important technical information for persons seeking careers in the pivotal area.  Every attempt has been made to thoroughly cover the day-to-day complexities of the housekeeping professions - planning and organizing to budgeting, to supervising and performing the work itself.  This is a certification course offered through the American Lodging Institute.  It is your link with the global hospitality industry. 
(Formerly BH-104A)

HCM-591   Housekeeping Management, 3 cr. 
Technical information for persons seeking careers in the hospitality management area.  Covers the day-to-day complexities of the housekeeping profession, from planning and organizing to budgeting, supervising and performing the work  itself.  Certification course offered through the American Hotel and Motel Association. 
(Formerly BH-109A)

HCM-592   Convention Management, 3 cr.
A course designed to provide practical insight into the different kinds of meetings and conventions, the types of organizations that stage such events, and the people who hold the key to site selection.  To provide advice and suggestions on how to reach and sell to these important groups and people.  To learn how to analyze a hotel property to determine which segments of the market may be sold and serviced successfully and how to organize a staff to go after desired business. Practical advice is also given on how to finalize an event through negotiations and letters of agreement. 
(Formerly BH-213A)

HCM-593   Restaurant Management, 4 cr.
Introduces the principles of modern restaurant and food service management:  purchasing, storing, inventory, food service equipment, menu design, restaurant design and food service operations. 
(Formerly BH-216A)

HCM-594   Food & Beverage Management, 4 cr.
Includes buying food in quantity and methods of food production for large groups with practical experience gained in a laboratory study of sales,  service and control of beverages.
(Formerly BH-226A)                                                       

HCM-595   Front Office Operations/Night Audit, 4 cr.
Emphasizes the efficient operation of the front office area, including reservations, greeting guests, hotel-motel services and payments.  Charge account systems and controls, billing methods, checkout procedures and a learning experience with an accounting posting machine are included.  (Formerly BH-124A)

HCM-705   Hospitality Club Activities, 1 cr.
Developing leadership, teamwork, communication, commitment and cooperation as required in the hospitality industry. 
(Formerly BH-119C) 

HCM-707   Hospitality Club Activities II, 1 cr. 
Developing leadership, teamwork, communication, commitment and cooperation as required in the hospitality industry.  (Formerly BH-129C)

HCM-709   Hospitality Club Activities, 1 cr.
Developing leadership, teamwork, communication, commitment and cooperation as required in the hospitality industry.  (Formerly BH-219C)

HCM-711   Hospitality Club Activities, 1 cr.
Developing leadership, teamwork, communication, commitment and cooperation as required in the hospitality industry. 
(Formerly BH-229C)

HCM-938   On-The-Job Training, 5 cr.
On-the-job training, usually full-time, in a hotel, motel, restaurant or related business. 
(Formerly BH-135A)

   

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