Introduction to wines, beers, and spirits. The identification of various types of beverages; their origin, production, and availability. Emphasis on the buying, pricing, control, storage, promotion, and selling of beverages in the hospitality industry. All students must be 21 years of age by the first day of class in order to participate. Proof of age will be required on the first day of class.

Analysis of factors affecting food production and service in the food service industry emphasizing adherence to food quality and service. Evaluation of food products and commercial equipment. Planning and coordinating food production activities.

Analysis of factors affecting food production and service in the food service industry emphasizing adherence to food quality and service. Evaluation of food products and commercial equipment. Planning and coordinating food production activities.

Analysis of factors affecting food production and service in the food service industry emphasizing adherence to food quality and service. Evaluation of food products and commercial equipment. Planning and coordinating food production activities.

Analysis of factors affecting food production and service in the food service industry emphasizing adherence to food quality and service. Evaluation of food products and commercial equipment. Planning and coordinating food production activities.

Analysis of factors affecting food production and service in the food service industry emphasizing adherence to food quality and service. Evaluation of food products and commercial equipment. Planning and coordinating food production activities.

An introduction to the entertainment industry for those students looking to pursue a career in the field of entertainment. Aim is to provide students with a basic understanding of the business of entertainment, focusing on the following segments: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Music, Travel/Tourism, and Sports. While the primary focus of the course is on the entertainment industry and how it relates to hospitality and tourism, students will also gain the tools to effectively manage and lead, organize, and market within the industry segments.

Explore the vast array of meetings, conventions, and expositions. Learn the different venue types, approaches, and management group gatherings. Identify the role of convention and visitor bureaus, destination management companies, and service contractors.

Exposure to club management enterprises that provide member services and resources. Includes the methods and issues of management of private country clubs, city clubs and unique membership clubs.

This course addresses global trends and current issues related to the development of sustainable tourism. It explores the emerging green paradigm as well as the policies and politics that make sustainable practices possible and locates tourism development within the broader context of sustainable development and the quadruple bottom line (i.e., economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts and climate change).