Austin Community College

FY 2007 Course Descriptions

Travel and Tourism

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TRVM 1323 GROUP TOUR OPERATIONS (3-3-0). A study of the role of the group planner, selling to groups, and planning itineraries. Including components of a tour package, tour costing, advertising and promotion, group dynamics, and tour guide qualifications. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN TRAVEL & TOURISM (3-2-2). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Destination Specialization -- An in-depth study of a select group of new and emerging travel destinations. Skill development in customized and specialized travel applications for personal travel destinations, cruises, foreign tour groups, and/or convention and meeting planning groups including itinerary planning and sales strategies. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2300 APPLIED INDUSTRY ON-LINE AND SOFTWARE PRODUCTS (3-2-2). Overview of the on-line and software products used to assist the industry professional in travel and tourism. This is a web-based training course designed to build familiarity and skills to quickly gather internet travel information and be able to disseminate it to clients. The course covers the World Wide Web, electronic communication functions and business/marketing strategies. All material is Travel Industry relevant. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2305 TRAVEL INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). An overview of mid-management responsibilities within the travel and tourism industry. Students will describe the management functions including: analyzing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising tasks of managing a business. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2335 TRAVEL AUTOMATION II (3-2-1). A continuation of the study of airline computer reservation systems. Emphasis on reserving cars and hotels, using queues, creating passenger profiles, interpreting air fares, rules, and routing, and explaining these to passengers. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

TRVM 2345 ADVANCED TOPICS IN TOURISM (3-3-2). Provides the student with an in-depth look into the aspects of concierge, destination management companies, incentives meeting and travel planning, attractions management, special event, festival planning, and eco-tourism. Included are field trips, guest speakers, and case studies. Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of September 30, 2008 04:36am
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