Hotel Management (HM)

General Course Information

General Information

Unless stated otherwise, all courses are non-repeatable except under certain conditions.

Open Enrollment

It is the policy of West Hills College Lemoore, unless specifically exempted by statute, that every course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 41820.

Unit or Credit Value

Each course carries a certain credit or unit value. The amount is indicated in parentheses at the right of the title. A lecture class requires the equivalent of one academic hour, (50 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred. Laboratory classes require three academic hours, (150 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred.

Prerequisite

Prerequisites are prescribed courses covering skills and/or knowledge that are normally expected to be acquired prior to enrolling in another course. The intent of prerequisites is to ensure that any student enrolling in a course in which specific information is required will have the necessary background so that every opportunity exists to experience success. Therefore, any course with a prerequisite presumes that subject matter will be acquired in a sequential way.

Students enrolling in courses without the appropriate prerequisite may find that they are ill-prepared to continue their studies in that course. Prerequisites are designed to enhance success. Please refer to the West Hills College Lemoore prerequisite policy in the Academic Regulations portion of this catalog for additional information.

Corequisite

Corequisites are courses that a student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll in another course. (Successful completion is defined as a grade C or better for the minimum prerequisite/corequisite requirement.)

Class Hours

The total number of class lecture and laboratory hours for each course is indicated in its course description. The schedule of classes, which is available at the time of class registration, will indicate which dates, days and times a given class is scheduled to meet.

Course Subject

Courses are classified by subjects as they exist at West Hills College Lemoore. All courses within an area usually count towards a major in that area. Other institutions may classify their courses differently. Transfer students should consult the catalog of the four-year college to which they intend to transfer for its classification of identical or comparable courses.

Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-049 are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. These courses are transferable to four-year institutions. However, the institution that the student transfers to determines the specific transferability of courses.

Courses numbered 050-99 are associate degree level courses. These courses are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses numbered 100-199 are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial courses.

Courses in some subject areas that are traditionally taught as combination lecture- laboratory courses at four-year colleges are split into two separate courses: one a lecture course for transfer students and one a laboratory course for both transfer and non-transfer students. Students wishing to transfer must take both the lecture and laboratory courses.

NOTE: In case of transfer and non-transfer courses taught concurrently, a student may receive credit only for the course in which he/she is enrolled, not both. A student cannot change from one course to the other except according to regular drop/add procedures. He/She should be guided by the course description and may need to consult a counselor or advisor for aid.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer and non-degree applicable courses:

(AA/AS) Associate Degree Applicable

(CSU) Transferable to California State University System

(UC) Transferable to University of California System

(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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HM-010
Intro to Hotel Management
Credit(s) 3

Introduction to Hotel Management
HM 010 is designed provide an overview of hotel management functions, operational requirements, and procedures. This course will provide instruction in the development of the hotel industry, hotel structure, reservation process, forecasting room availability, managing guest services, guest arrival process, room rates, hotel revenue cycle, rooms management technology, and property management system interfaces.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: CUL-050
Transfers to:: CSU

HM-011
Hotel Design, Planning & Dev.
Credit(s) 3

Hotel Design, Planning and Development
HM 011 provides an overview of the considerations involved in the hotel design, planning and development process. This course will provide instruction in the development of the hotel industry, essential design elements, planning and development criteria, site selection and in-depth analysis of emerging trends within the industry.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Transfers to:: CSU

HM-012
Hotel and Motel Mgmt. & Operat
Credit(s) 3

Hotel and Motel Management & Operations
HM 012 covers a broad range of thinking, research, and commentary concerning contemporary issues on the management of modern hotel and motel operations. This course provides an analysis of the hospitality industry, discusses organizational design, general manager duties and responsibilities, front office management procedures, housekeeping and maintenance management procedures, food and beverage division management, marketing policies and techniques, accounting and financial protocols, and operational control of the facility as well as human resource management processes within the lodging industry.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Transfers to:: CSU

HM-061
Front Office Mgmt & Operations
Credit(s) 3

Front Office Management and Operations
HM 061 is an introductory course in hotel front office management and operational procedures. This course provides instruction in the fundamental duties and responsibilities related to hotel facility management. This course explores key front office functions and related systems and emphasizes details task, including personnel staffing, reservation systems, room rates, registration of guests, accounting for the guests stay, night audit procedures, checkout and collection procedures, safety and security of guests and employees, training relating to guest relations and customer service, budgeting within the rooms department and technology infusion within the industry.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: CUL 050
P/NP

HM-063
Housekeeping Management
Credit(s) 3

Housekeeping Management
HM 063 is an introductory course in hotel housekeeping management. This course provides instruction in the administrative, managerial, professional and technical skills and duties related to the executive housekeeping position. This course explores the three key areas of expertise required of an executive housekeeper: management of resources, administration of assets and knowledge of housekeeping technical operations. The course content will include a historical prospective of the lodging industry, application management concepts, interdepartmental communication procedures, structural planning of the housekeeping department, staffing requirements, inventory and equipment requirements, housekeeping equipment and supplies, linen management, laundry room management, cleaning functions, human resource management, administrative controls and risk and environmental management.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(S):: CUL 050
P/NP

HM-064
Maintenance Management
Credit(s) 3

Maintenance Management
HM 064 is an introductory course in hotel maintenance management. This course provides instruction in the fundamental duties and responsibilities related to hotel facility management. This course will emphasize management functions, energy management systems, blueprints and computer applications, temperature and quality controls systems, electrical, water and sound systems as well as waste and pollution management of electromechanical systems.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: CUL 050
P/NP

HM-065
Conf., Convention & Event Plan
Credit(s) 3

Conference, Convention & Event Planning
HM 065 provides an overview for designing and producing successful conferences, conventions, or special events. This course emphasizes planning development, budgeting tasks, organizational structure, transportation issues, audio-visual assessments, food and beverage requirements, entertainment, staffing, volunteer coordination, and legal compliance with health, safety, and security regulations.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture

HM-066
Tourism and Convention
Credit(s) 3

Tourism and Convention
HM 066 provides an overview for tourism and convention marketing and sales within the lodging industry. This course emphasizes the nature of tourism, psychology of the traveler, strategy, market research, marketing mix, advertising methodologies, sales function and techniques, service requirements, technology infusion and trends within the industry.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
P/NP