Page 245 of Cochise College 2005-2006 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

244 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HAD 224 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION (1-6) Prerequisite(s): A declared major in hospitality administration. Permission and approval of cooperative education program coordinator, HAD 107. Recommended: Sophomore standing. A supervised cooperative education work experience involving the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish career objectives in hospitality administration and related fields. Variable credit (1-6) is available by special arrangement. May be taken four times for a maximum of 16 credit hours, with no more than six credits in a given semester. HAD 235 HOSPITALITY LAW (3) Prerequisite(s): HAD 100 and HAD 120. Common law and its application to the hospitality industry, including basic contracts, administrative law and government regulations and legal concerns resulting from the innkeeperguest relationship and the establishment and operation of a place of public accommodation. The impact of the legal environment and process on the day-to-day aspects of the hospitality industry, including preventative measures to limit or eliminate liability and litigation. 3 hours lecture. HAD 250 HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3) Prerequisite(s): BUS 201 A study of financial statement analysis, management of assets, ratio analysis, analytical techniques and investment decision making as they apply to the hospitality industry. 3 hours lecture; 2 hours laboratory. HAD 270* HOSPITALITY AUTOMATION (3) Prerequisite(s): CUL/HAD 210 An exploration and application of computer technology to front desk operations, including reservations, guest accounting and managers reports. 3 hours lecture. Humanities HUM 093 CULTURAL CONTEXT: CASE STUDIES (1) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Introduction to the social norms, cultural values and assumptions underlying workplace behavior with emphasis on case studies and practical application. 2 hours laboratory. HUM 100 EXPLORING UNITED STATES CULTURES (3) Prerequisite(s): Concurrent placement in ENG 100 or RDG 020 or equivalent proficiency in reading and writing. Recommended: Basic word processing proficiency. An exploration of diverse cultural patterns in the United States, including consideration of geography, climate, immigration, and historical shaping of present day society with concentration on language, religion, food, festivals, and work. 3 hours lecture. HUM 101 HUMANITIES IN CONTEMPORARY LIFE (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101. A study of contemporary thought, literature, art and music as they occur in mass media: journalism, motion pictures, and television. Students will be required to attend assigned concerts, plays, motion pictures, art exhibits, and will be required to submit written critical reports. 3 hours lecture. HUM 104 HERITAGE FROM MEXICO (3) Prerequisite(s): None. A study of the various facets of culture and their historical settings which have contributed to the traditions, lifestyle and uniqueness of Mexicans and Americans of Mexican heritage both past and present. 3 hours lecture. * Indicates laboratory or studio fees Indicates course may be offered online

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