COURSE OFFERINGS

 

MARINE TECHNOLOGY

MT 03300 -- VESSEL TECHNOLOGY I (3 crs. 5 hrs.)
Seamanship theory and fundamentals of vessel operations including vessel handling, piloting, major phases of applied engineering technology, operating rigging and deck machinery.  Extensive on-board training for operations in tight quarters and open sea.  Consideration of Coast Guard procedures, towing, vessel stability and meteorology.  Open only to Maritime Technology Majors.

MT 03400 -- VESSEL TECHNOLOGY II (3 crs. 5 hrs.)
Practical experience aboard vessels engaged in tug and Towing, tankers, high speed passenger ferries, Dinner Boats and Private Yachts.  Day cruises aboard College vessels, introduction to maritime industry opportunities.
Prerequisites: MT33

MT 04300 -- MARINA OPERATIONS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Basic skills required to operate a full service marina or boat yard, includes: dock and storage facilities; parts and service department; boat engine sales; ship’s store; business and marketing. Consideration of marina products in relation to operations and clientele.

MT 04600 --Coastal Piloting and Seamanship (4 crs , 6 hrs.)
Introduction to nautical chart work, coastal piloting and the principles of general seamanship.  Marine compass, nautical charts, piloting, tides and currents, position determination, navigational aids and electronic navigation are covered.  Also included are the seamanship principles of life saving, fire fighting, the Rules of the Road and marlinespike seamanship.

MT 05000 – INTRODUCTION TO OUTBOARD MOTORS, (2crs. 3hrs.)
The principles of the internal combustion gasoline engine are covered.  Included are the topics of construction, testing and maintenance of these engines as well as the methods of converting the generated energy into vessel propulsion.  Propulsion topics primarily focus on outboards and out-drives.

MT 05100 – INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL ENGINES (2 crs. 3hrs)
The principles of the diesel engine operation, construction, testing and maintenance are covered.  Troubleshooting and the emergency repairs of these engines well as the difference between two cycle and four cycle are reviewed.

MT 05200 – WELDING (2crs. 3hrs)
This course covers the basic skills required for maintaining and repairing steel and aluminum vessels; also included is the fabrication of stainless steel items.  Emphasis is placed on welding safety and making emergency repairs.  Class work consists of one hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week.

 MT 05300 – FIBERGLASS, REGRIGERTION AND HYDRAULIC REPAIRS (2crs. 3hrs)
This course covers the basic skills required for maintaining and repairing fiberglass hulls.  The basic principles of hydraulics and refrigeration systems and common ship board system designs are presented.  Installation, application, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of vessel hydraulic and refrigeration systems are covered.

MT 05400 – LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (2crs. 3hrs)
This course is designed to give the student the background necessary to be able to read and implement the directions common in most marine electronics manuals.  The course focuses on series and parallel circuits, low voltage AC and DC systems, hull wiring, and the installation of common marine electronics, including: echo-sounders chart plotters, RADAR, loran, GPS, VHF, and SSB radios.

MT 05500 – MARINE ELECTRONICS, (2crs. 3hrs)
This course is designed to give the student the background necessary to be able to read and implement the directions common in most marine electronics users’ manuals as well as develop the skills necessary to properly operate representative models of the more common forms of marine electronics.  Through lecture and lab work in the college’s ship bridge simulator, the student will develop skills in radio telephones, RADAR, SONAR, GPS, and electronic chart plotters as well as LORAN-C.  Utilizing the ship simulator, students will learn proper radio protocol and procedures and how to send a distress signal.

Tourism & Hospitality

+ TAH 1 -- INTRODUCTION to TRAVEL and TOURISM (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Overview of the many and varied organizations and agencies that make up the travel and tourism industry, their roles and interrelationships. Topics include transportation, lodgings, restaurants, wholesale and retail operations, attractions, government owned parks and facilities, trade organizations, and governmental agencies.
Corequisite: TAH 2

+ TAH 2 -- DESTINATION GEOGRAPHY (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Destination development topics include: travel motivation; man-made and natural attractions, and activities in their geographic context; major tourism destination areas; selling techniques used when counseling clients.
Corequisite: TAH 1

TAH 3 -- TOUR OPERATIONS and WHOLESALING (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Transportation and Wholesaling are major components of the travel and tourism industry. The Transportation area includes regulation and deregulation, fare structure, charters, administration, marketing. Wholesaling area includes services, tour packaging, legal aspects.

TAH 11 -- AIRLINE TICKETING (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Skills and knowledge to properly prepare and process a variety of domestic and international flight coupons and other appropriate documentation for passenger travel. Fare construction, use of professional reference guides and tax computation of airline tickets.

TAH 12 -- TRAVEL AGENCY OPERATIONS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The role of governmental and quasi-governmental bodies as they affect the operation and financial status of travel retailers and wholesalers. Introduced to the use of computer systems, students become familiar with governmental regulations and financial sales reports.
Prerequisite:TAH 1 , TAH 2

TAH 14 -- COMPUTER RESERVATIONS SYSTEMS (3 crs. 4 hrs.)
Continuous hands-on experience to access the computer to book for airlines, hotels, rental cars, trains and cruises. Intensive study of the TWA PARS computer reservations system.
Prerequisite:TAH 1 , TAH 2

TAH 15 -- SPECIALTY TRAVEL MARKETS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Presents various specialty, niche travel markets to the student. These markets include: cruises, Adventure Tourism, heritage Tourism, Spa and Fitness Tourism, Special interest Sports Tourism, Gaming and Casino operations.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 18 -- CASE STUDIES IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The case method is used to examine the various components of the tourism and hospitality industry. Each case contains details of actual operations that can be viewed from various perspectives in reaching solutions. Relevant technology and analytical tools are utilized throughout the course.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 01900 -- The Business of Tourism & Hospitality 3 crs., 3 hrs.
Survey of critical business competencies and applied technology strategies to manage, market, create and promote tourism and hospitality products and services. Relevant reports and documents are prepared by students through simulated activities. Entrepreneurial activities are placed in a Tourism and Hospitality context.
Prerequisites: TAH 00100, TAH 00200

TAH 02200 --Front Office Operations 3 crs., 3 hrs.
Survey of front office operations within a hotel including front desk, reservations, customer service, night audit, marketing and human resources. Students master and apply critical skills and competencies for careers in the Hospitality industry.
Prerequisites: TAH 00100, TAH 00200

.TAH 21 -- THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Operation and management of hospitality enterprises with emphasis on application of management principles and financial operations in hotels, motels, restaurants, and resorts.
Prerequisite: TAH 2

TAH 31 -- TRANSPORTATION (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Regulatory environment, pricing structure, marketing and sales considerations as they interact with economic and social factors in both passenger and cargo transportation. All modes of surface and air transportation.
Prerequisite: TAH 2

TAH 41 -- INTRODUCTION to MEETING PLANNING (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The basic essentials and elements of meeting planning plus an introduction to the opportunities and responsibilities in this growing field.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 42 -- EVENT PLANNING and OPERATIONS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
To effectively manage the increasingly complex area of hotel and association meeting and event planning and operations, students learn to understand and deal with fiscal constraints and acquire necessary skills and knowledge to successfully interact with the various players involved.
Prerequisite: TAH 41

TAH 43 -- Event Catering Management (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Introduction to the basic skills and competencies required for catering, food and beverage operations, and the opportunities and responsibilities of this sector of the hospitality and tourism industry.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 44 -- TRADE SHOW, CONVENTION and EXPOSITION OPERATIONS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Introduction to the convention, trade show, and exposition industry, and the relationship between these components and the tourism, meeting and hospitality sectors. Professional development and opportunities are included.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

(TAH 45) -- TRADE SHOWS and EVENTS (3 crs. 3 hrs)
A comprehensive introduction to the event convention and trade show and exposition industry. The relationships between these components and the travel, tourism, food service and meeting planning sectors are examined. Relevant technology is utilized to demonstrate critical competencies.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 51 -- INTERPRETIVE GUIDING (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Basic components of Tour Guiding including duties and responsibilities of a tour guide and how to handle tour groups in various settings. New York City will be the reference point for sight and attraction guiding. Requirements for the New York City Tour Guide license.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 52 -- INTERNET APPLICATIONS IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY (3crs. 3hrs.)
This course will prepare students to understand the basic essentials of Ecotourism, Diversity in Tourism and tourism research. These are new and significant emerging competencies that are required for developmental opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: TAH 1

TAH 53 -- GEOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS (3crs. 3hrs.)
The financial, sociocultural, physical resource and environmental consequences of tourism developmental decisions. The application of this information in the competition for market share.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 54 -- COMPARATIVE HOSPITALITY VENUES (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Meeting planning, Event management, Trade Show Development and administration and catering support as elements critical to the growth and economic development of the hospitality industry. This course will help prepare students to recognize and manage these factors in today's global marketplace.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 61 -- INTRODUCTION to LOGISTICS and TRANSPORTATION (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
An overview of the field of logistics and transportation in light of today's global market realities. Includes a thorough analysis of the U.S. and international transportation systems, physical distribution operations, and import/export documentation as well as the principles involved in the movement of goods worldwide.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 62 -- COMPUTER CONCEPTS in TRANSPORTATION (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Will prepare students to understand and implement the requisite computer applications related to the documentation, informational processing, inventory control, and tracking and tracing required by the global cargo transportation system.
Prerequisite: Department permission

TAH 63 -- DESTINATION LOGISTICS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Will examine the legal and fiscal concerns in the movement of freight across and within national boundaries. System approaches to tracking and delivering goods will also be assessed, as well as processes and strategies involved in designing a transportation flow chart.
Prerequisite: TAH 61

TAH 64 -- TRANSPORTATION SIMULATION PRACTICUM (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Utilizes a computer strategic management simulation to provide students with the experience of making and implementing critical management decisions in the operation of a transportation company. Students strategize, work in teams, implement decisions, and are accountable for the results of their decisions. This course provides cognitive and operational skills required in a professional transportation environment.
Prerequisite: TAH 14


TAH 65 -- AIPORT AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
This course will impart to students a broad understanding of the air transportation industry and an appreciation of the major management functions within an airline and airport. The characteristics, scope and economic significance of airports and air transportation are explored in detail.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 71 -- INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL FOOD SERVICE (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
An introduction to the various components of the professional food service industry. Subjects will include the history, scope, classification, trends and the role of the customer.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 72 -- Restaurant and Food Service Operations (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
An introduction to restaurant concepts and operations for students who want to open their own restaurant, or manage a restaurant or catering establishment. The course is a blueprint for how to proceed from the conceptual development stage through the marketing, operations and management of a restaurant or catering facility.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 73 -- THE GEOGRAPHY AND MARKETING OF FOOD AND WINE (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Will introduce students to the relationship between areas of food and wine production, culture, preparation and consumption. The role of food and wine as a component of the tourism and hospitality industry will be explored.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 74 -- MENU MANAGEMENT and PROFESSIONAL TABLE and WAIT SERVICE (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The role and importance of proper wait service to the tourism and hospitality industry. Case studies, cost, and control factors in the construction and management of a function menu will be covered. New trends and developments will be explored as they relate to catering, trade shows and professional meetings.
Prerequisites: TAH 1,2

TAH 81 -- INDEPENDENT STUDY (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Independent study of tourism and hospitality is developed individually between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.

TAH 82 -- (1-3 crs. 1-3 hrs.)
This course is of a topical nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters.

TAH 90 -- THE VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Introduction to business operations of tourism, hospitality, aviation, international transportation, and the food service industries through the development operation of a simulated business environment. Utilizing technology, students trade products and services, and form decision-making teams that conceive, organize and operate business transactions.
Prerequisites: TAH 1, TAH 2 , TAH 18, TAH 52 or Department Permission

TAH 91 -- PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO (1 cr. 1 hr.)
Will direct students in the preparation and assembly of a professional portfolio consisting of a career development package; research write-up and work samples. The portfolio will serve as a professional vitae for students in their internship fieldwork placement. A supervised practical experience evaluation completes the professional portfolio.
Prerequisites: TAH 1, TAH 2 , TAH 18, TAH 52 or Department Permission

TAH 92 -- FIELD EXPERIENCE in TRAVEL and TOURISM (3 crs. 9 hrs.)
(8 hrs. in field plus 1 hr. on-campus seminar)

To integrate theory and practice by applying acquired skills in an actual work environment, eight hours per week of supervised field experience in Travel and Hospitality plus one hour a week on campus, of seminar discussion of relevant topic.
Prerequisites: TAH 1, TAH 2 , TAH 18, TAH 52 or Department Permission

+ Basic Course

A.A.S DEGREE
TRAVEL and TOURISM
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