T&T 45

GROUP TOURS AND TOUR GUIDING

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: BUS 210 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: T&T 138 or HTM 150.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: SPRING

Introduces the study of group tours and tour guiding with an emphasis on the importance of destination knowledge, price negotiation, and leadership skills. Explores the development of the tour from targeting the potential group to creating the contract to successfully leading a tour. [D]

T&T 138

TOURISM AND TRAVEL AGENCY OPERATIONS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: BUS 210 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL

Introduces students to the extensive world of travel. Includes the concept of travel agency operations as it relates to the tourism industry. Emphasizes the role of the travel agent, travel and tourism standards, and career opportunities. [D; CSU]

T&T 160

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: WESTERN HEMISPHERE

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL

Explores travel destinations within North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, including points of cultural and historical interest, air carriers, tours, and tour companies. [D; CSU]

T&T 162

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: EUROPE, AFRICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Presents a study of European, African, and Middle Eastern destinations. Focuses on appeal for the traveler and activities offered. Covers major tour operators, including BritRail and Eurail, serving these destinations. [D; CSU]

T&T 164

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: SPRING

Explores travel destinations within the Asia-Pacific region, including destination development, marketing, attractions, transportation, and tourism operations. [D; CSU]

T&T 258

WORLDWIDE CRUISE TRAVEL

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: SPRING

Introduces the student to the modes of travel by ship along with the study of the major cruise lines. Emphasizes the use of cruise reference guides, ports of call, and the differences worldwide among cruise lines, river cruises, and barge travel. [D; CSU]

T&T 260

BASIC COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM

2 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: T&T 138 or equivalent.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Introduces students to major travel industry reservation and itinerary creation tools. Provides students with hands-on use of an airline computer system database (GDS). Focuses on building, modifying, pricing, and ticketing a basic passenger name record (PNR). Introduces students to non-GDS tools such as travel agent, consumer airline, hotel, car, tour, and cruise official sites. [D; CSU]

T&T 290

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM I

2-4 UNITS

Grade Only

Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Travel and Tourism major; Students must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 15 hours

Offered: ALL

Work experience in travel agency operations and tourism occupations coordinated with classroom discussion. Designed to assist students in successfully completing minimum entrance requirements for full- or part-time employment in travel-related jobs. [D; CSU]

T&T 291

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM II

2-4 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: T&T 290 or equivalent.

Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Travel and Tourism major; Students must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 15 hours

Offered: ALL

Work experience in travel agency operations and tourism occupations coordinated with classroom discussion. Designed to assist students in successfully completing minimum entrance requirements for full- or part-time employment in travel-related jobs. [D; CSU]

T&T 292

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM III

2-4 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: T&T 291 or equivalent.

Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Travel and Tourism major; Students must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 15 hours

Offered: ALL

Work experience in travel agency operations and tourism occupations coordinated with classroom discussion. Designed to assist students in successfully completing minimum entrance requirements for full- or part-time employment in travel-related jobs. [D; CSU]

T&T 293

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM IV

2-4 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: T&T 292 or equivalent.

Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Travel and Tourism major; Students must complete no fewer than seven units, including work experience, during each semester in order to receive credit.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 15 hours

Offered: ALL

Work experience in travel agency operations and tourism occupations coordinated with classroom discussion. Designed to assist students in successfully completing minimum entrance requirements for full- or part-time employment in travel-related jobs. [D; CSU]

T&T 299

INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Individual study or research in some area of travel and tourism of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]