HOSM 285 Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real life career possibilities. Students receive credit for on-the-job work experience or credit for participation in the Desert Café lab on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department and the employer will be the basis for evaluating, grading and granting of credit hours. This course may be repeated for up to 12 credits.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HOSM 285Cooperative Education
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
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Credit Hours Narrative
1-3
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
12
III. Catalog Course Description
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real life career possibilities. Students receive credit for on-the-job work experience or credit for participation in the Desert Café lab on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department and the employer will be the basis for evaluating, grading and granting of credit hours. This course may be repeated for up to 12 credits.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. Leadership in hospitality
B. Managing and staffing food and beverage operations
C. Responsible alcohol service
D. Menu development
E. Purchasing, receiving, storing food and beverage supplies and equipment
F. Planning effective facility design, décor and cleaning
G. Sanitation, safety, security, health and legal issues
H. Labor and revenue control
I. Food and beverage outlets: restaurants, banquets and catered events, in-room dining, on-site operations and off-site operations.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Chapter homework and case studies with each chapter 1-15
Complete an accurate guest check
Participate nine hours in a catered event
Desert Café lab 21 hours
Complete a Banquet event order
Perform tableside demonstrations (Caesar Salad, Omelet, Flambé Dessert, Wine Service and Espresso Service.)
Required Exams
Chapter tests
Final exam with certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association
Alcohol Server Certification
Tableside demonstrations
Required Text
Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations. Cinchy and Hickey, Jr. 4th edition.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Chapter homework and case studies with each chapter 1-15
Complete an accurate guest check
Participate nine hours in a catered event
Desert Café lab 21 hours
Complete a Banquet event order
Perform tableside demonstrations (Caesar Salad, Omelet, Flambé Dessert, Wine Service and Espresso Service.)
Chapter tests
Final exam with certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association
Alcohol Server Certification
Tableside demonstrations