{ "college": "rio-hondo-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "HOSP", "name": "Hospitality", "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/24477", "courses": [ { "code": "HOSP 101", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "101", "title": "Introduction to the Hospitality Industry", "units": "3", "hours": "54 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "HOSP 100" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides an overview of the hospitality industry with perspectives on customer service, operations, and career opportunities. Key industry segments are presented with close attention to service standards, trends and issues, the interrelationships between industry segments and the connections with the tourism industry.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/hosp/#hosp-101", "subject": "HOSP" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/hosp/#hosp-101", "subject": "HOSP" } ] }, { "code": "HOSP 102", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "102", "title": "Introduction to Hotel Operations", "units": "3", "hours": "54 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "HOSP 140" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to introduce students to the hotel industry. Students will gain an understanding of hotel organization and classification, and the range of hotel operations including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, information systems, accounting, and property maintenance. They will also gain an understanding of how these functional areas work together to deliver the guest experience and exceed guests’ expectations.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/hosp/#hosp-102", "subject": "HOSP" } ] }, { "code": "HOSP 103", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "103", "title": "Sanitation and Safety", "units": "3", "hours": "54 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "HOSP 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students learn the principles and practices of sanitation and safety in food service operations. Topics covered include food-borne illness identification and prevention, contamination, handling food safely, the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, the flow of food (purchasing, receiving, and storing), food preparation, the flow of food service (holding and serving), safe facility maintenance and prevention, pest management, and accident and fire prevention. In addition, students learn the general understanding of industry vocabulary, methods, and aspects of food service operations. This course prepares students for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® Manager Certification.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/hosp/#hosp-103", "subject": "HOSP" } ] }, { "code": "HOSP 104", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "104", "title": "Introduction to Food and Beverage Management", "units": "3", "hours": "54 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "HOSP 130" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to introduce students to the food and beverage industry and entry-level management of food and beverage operations. Focal areas include an overview of the food service industry, nutrition, menu pricing and food costs, types of food and beverage service, sanitation and safety, managing finances, and sustainability.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/hosp/#hosp-104", "subject": "HOSP" } ] }, { "code": "HOSP 105", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "105", "title": "Introduction to Tourism Management", "units": "3", "hours": "54 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course equips students with foundational knowledge and skills for a dynamic management career in travel and tourism. Students will explore travel and tourism operations, budget management, operational safety, information technology governance, employee management, customer service, professional development, industry partnerships, and future trends in the industry. Emphasis is placed on operations management and building strong relationships with guests, colleagues, and industry partners.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "HOSP 201", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "201", "title": "Hospitality Law", "units": "3", "hours": "54 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "HOSP 150" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The course explores the legal relationship and considerations of hotel, restaurant, travel and tourism operations. Limiting personal and business exposure to liability and best practices for complying with requirements of the US legal system are emphasized. Topics include food and beverage liability, employee selection, common contracts, responsibilities to guests and for guest property, safety and security, and Americans with Disabilities Act.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/hosp/#hosp-201", "subject": "HOSP" } ] }, { "code": "HOSP 290", "subject": "HOSP", "number": "290", "title": "Work Experience Education/Internship for Hospitality Industry-Related Fields", "units": "1-4", "hours": "3 Lecture, 54-216 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition and read college-level texts", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course supports and reinforces on-the-job training in business and industrial establishments under the supervision of a college instructor, and is facilitated by the use of learning objectives. Students work in a skilled or professional-level assignment in the area of hospitality and meet performance objectives related to instruction that are above and beyond the conditions of regular employment. This course is intended for students whose job is related to the hospitality industry and have completed or enrolled in the appropriate coursework. The course may be taken once and repeated for a maximum of 16 units. Contact the Work Experience Education Office regarding re-enrollment procedures.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/hosp/#hosp-290", "subject": "HOSP" } ] } ] }