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CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

TRTV 155. Meeting and Event Planning (1)
Lec-1, field trips
Learn to plan a meeting, seminar, training session, convention, trade show or product launch. CSU

TRTV 157. Principles of Travel and Tourism (3)
Lec-3
An overview of the components and satellite industries that make up the business of Travel and Tourism: airlines, hotels and resorts, ground transportation, bus, rail, cruise lines, tour companies, etc. Emphasis on the specific and basic terminology of the industry, on researching the development of a destination, packaging and then selling it. Designed to give the student the basics for all components of the industry. CSU

TRTV 159. Advanced Principles of Travel and Tourism (3)
Lec-3
Methods of developing a travel destination, advertising and selling that destination; dynamics of tourism sales and marketing concepts including wholesale and retailing practices of the travel industry. CSU

TRTV 160. Transportation Field Work (1)
Work-5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Advise: Consent of the Travel and Tourism program advisor
Repeat: max. 2 units
On the job laboratory training in customer service with airlines, travel agencies, and other passenger service companies. Placement of students will be determined according to cooperating firm's requirements. CSU

TRTV 161. Field Work - Transportation (2)
Work-10 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Advise: Consent of the Travel and Tourism program advisor
Repeat: max. 4 units
On the job laboratory training in customer service with airlines, travel agencies, and other passenger service companies. Placement of students is determined according to cooperating firm's requirements. CSU

TRTV 162. Destination: Europe (3)
Lec-3
An introduction (from the travel and tourism perspective) to the countries of Europe: their location, languages spoken, religions practiced, holidays observed, culture(s), time zones, topography, points of tourist interest, documentation required, and ease of travel between countries. Also included are the hotels and resorts of the area, the transportation systems that serve it, and the development of typical itineraries for the region. CSU

TRTV 164. Destination: The South Pacific, the World's Islands and Antartica (3)
Lec-3
An introduction (from the travel and tourism perspective) to the South Pacific, the world's islands, and Antarctica: the locations, languages spoken, religions practiced, holidays observed, cultures, time zones, topography, points of touristic interest, documentation required and ease of travel between political partitions of the regions. Also included are the hotels ans resorts of the area, the transportation systems that serve it, and the development of typical itineraries for the regions. CSU

TRTV 165. Destination: The United States and Canada (3)
Lec-3
An introduction (from the travel and tourism perspective) to the United States and Canada: the locations, languages spoken, religions practiced, holidays observed, cultures, time zones, topography, points of touristic interest, documentation required, and ease of non-citizens traveling between the countries. Also included are the hotels and resorts of the area, the transportation systems that serve it, and the development of typical itineraries for the regions. CSU

TRTV 166. Destination: Asia (3)
Lec-3
An introduction (from the travel and tourism perspective) to the countries of Asia: their locations, languages spoken, religions practiced, holidays observed, cultures, time zones, topography, points of touristic interest, documentation required, and ease of travel between the countries. Also included are the hotels and resorts of the area, the transportation systems that serve it, and the development of typical itineraries for the regions. CSU

TRTV 168. Destination: Africa and the Middle East (3)
Lec-3
An introduction (from the travel and tourism perspective) to the countries of Africa and the Middle East: their locations, languages spoken, religions practiced, holidyas observed, cultures, time zones, topography, points of touristic interest, documentation required, and ease of travel between the countries. Also included are the hotels and resorts of the area, the transportation systems that serve it, and the development of typical itineraries for the regions. CSU

TRTV 170. Destination: Central America, South America, and Mexico (3)
Lec-3
An introduction (from the travel and tourism perspective) to Mexico and the countries of Central and South America: their locations, languages spoken, religions practiced, holidays observed, cultures, time zones, topography, points of touristic interest, documentation required, and ease of travel between the countries. Also included are the hotels and resorts of the area, the transportation systems that serve it, and the development of typical itineraries for the regions. CSU

TRTV 171. Destinations: Cities (3)
Lec-3
What makes a city great tourist destination? Why are some cities better destinations than others? Learn everything that makes a city a great tourist destination and the best cities in the world to visit. CSU

TRTV 172. Destinations: Natural Wonders (3)
Lec-3
One of the oldest and fastest growing segments of the travel and tourism industry are trips to the natural wonders of the world. The student will learn what types of natural wonders exist, where they are located, steps to preserving them, and how to plan trips to visit them.CSU

TRTV 173. Destinations: Historical and Archaeological (3)
Lec-3
An analysis of the historical and archaeological travel destinations of the world. Travelers want to find a connection to their heritage. Learn all the “must see” places for the well traveled.?More people travel to historical and archaeological sites than any other segment of the travel industry. CSU

TRTV 174. Destinations: Cruises (3)
Lec-3
An in-depth analysis and evaluation of all types of cruises, including large and small cruise ships, boats, barges, ferries, freighters, and sailing vessels with particular emphasis on the cruise experience as a destination. What are the benefits of cruise travel and who offers the best itineraries. CSU

TRTV 175. Destinations: Hotels, Resorts and Spas (3)
Lec-3
Learn all there is to know about the accomodation segment of the travel and tourism industry. What makes a great hotel, resort, or spa? How do hotel rating systems work? Where are the top properties located, and how do you get the best rates for your clients? CSU

TRTV 176. Destinations: Great Trips (3)
Lec-3
An introduction to the world’s greatest trips, based on lists produced annually by the leading authorities in the travel and tourism industry. An overview of all the top trips offered by air, sea, and land worldwide. A must class for anyone interested in traveling or planning a career in travel and tourism. CSU

TRTV 180. Eco-Travel and Tourism (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Ecological and green travel is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. Learn what makes a destination green, the differences between green, sustainable and ecological travel and how destinations are developed with green objectives in mind. CSU

TRTV 181. Business Travel (3)
Lec-3, field trips
What does the business traveler need and how does it differ from the leisure traveler? Learn about special contract agreements and the special needs of the business traveler. An ideal class for administrative assistants and anyone working in the business world. CSU

TRTV 182. Tour Management (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Advise: TRTV 157 and/or TRTV 159
Learn how to develop, price, market, manage and account for all components of a special interest guided tour. Negotiate with airlines, hotels, ground operators and other suppliers for pricing and terms. At the completion of this course the student will be able to plan a profitable guided tour. CSU