HOSM 167 Maintenance and Engineering

This course is an introduction to the physical maintenance and sanitation required to the upkeep of any typical lodging facility. The course will be oriented toward the management of the Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Engineering departments.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

4

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HOSM 167Maintenance and Engineering

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

4

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to the physical maintenance and sanitation required to the upkeep of any typical lodging facility. The course will be oriented toward the management of the Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Engineering departments.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

A. Role, cost and management of hospitality facilities B. Facilities management tools, techniques and trends C. Environmental and sustainability management D. Safety and security systems E. Water and wastewater systems F. Electrical systems G. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems H. Lighting systems I. Laundry and Kitchen equipment J. Renovation and Capital Projects

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Chapter homework and case studies with each chapter 1-12 4 hour job shadow practicum

Required Exams

Chapter tests Final exam with certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association Completed Job-Shadow Booklet

Required Text

Hospitality Facilities Management and Design. David Stipanuk. 4th edition.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Chapter homework and case studies with each chapter 1-12 4 hour job shadow practicum Chapter tests Final exam with certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association Completed Job-Shadow Booklet