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HON 2010: Honors Guided Reading (HON)

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Honors students consult with faculty to design reading plans based on the Oxford/Cambridge model. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Plan and execute self-directed academic research focused on information literacy. 2. Develop a network of professionals and specialists with a shared academic interest. 3. Analyze and critique peer research and creative work. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Booth Honors Program OR program director permission. FA

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HON 3010: Honors Special Topics

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Presents a topic, problem, or theme of broad academic interest. Honors students will engage in a challenging variety of academic activities, depending on the disciplinary focus of the topic. Research required. Repeatable as topic varies up to 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop research in an upper-division course developed from any discipline(s). 2. Construct a significant creative, scholarly, or business artifact, supported by academic research. 3. Design a presentation to engage their work in a public forum. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Booth Honors program AND HON 1020 or HON 1025 or HON 2010 (Grade C or higher) OR program director permission. FA, SP

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HON 3100: From Page to Stage: Literary Text, Staging, and Performance

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Honors Course. The course is designed to enhance students' understanding of both literature as reading text and literature as performed text and the connections between these two mediums. The course will introduce concepts of literary analysis through standard literary critical techniques as well as introduce concepts of staging and theatrical performance. Students will participate in the reading aspect of text as well as participate in the practical creation of theatrical works based on those reading texts. Students will illustrate their understanding of written textual analysis through lecture, discussion, written critique, and research writing. Students will then illustrate acquisition and implementation of problem-solving skills as well as an understanding of the realities of Creative Theatrical Presentation through script adaptation, lecture, and demonstration. This course will develop students' awareness of the potential power inherent in literature on the page as well as its counterpart on the stage. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 and THEA 1713 (courses Grade C or higher) and Admission to Utah Tech Honors Program or Honors Program Director permission. SP

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HON 4010: Honors Thesis

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Honors students, in consultation with faculty, design, propose, and produce an original senior Honors thesis. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design an original, student-driven thesis or major research-based creative project in consultation with a faculty mentor(s). 2. Critique peer findings/results from an original, student-driven thesis or major research-based creative project in consultation with a faculty mentor. 3. Compose written and/or oral communication that reports results of an original, student-driven thesis or major research-based creative project in consultation with a faculty mentor. 4. Integrate knowledge from diverse perspectives, disciplines, and skill sets, theoretical and/or applied, to develop arguments and/or strategies for project completion. 5. Apply discipline-specific and/or cross-disciplinary knowledge and techniques to design, execute, and report on a specific problem-solving strategy and its results. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of program director.

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HON 4200R: Independent Study

1.00 - 3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

For students who desire opportunities to engage with a disciplinary or interdisciplinary topic, issue or program of interest. Projects must be proposed by the student, approved by Honors program faculty, and, if necessary, an additional faculty mentor. All projects will require research and a written product, and students will be expected to meet regularly with faculty throughout the term and report their results at Utah Tech Research Day, a national/regional conference, creative/artistic meeting, and/or approved Honors activity or event. Students may apply no more than 3 credits of Independent Study courses to the Honors requirements. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Construct an advanced research or creative plan that complements and advances their academic and/or professional goals. 2. Develop self-directed, independent learning/research/creative skills. 3. Defend conclusions of self-directed and independent learning/research/creative activity using written and verbal communication. Prerequisite: Program director approval.

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HOSP 1010: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

This course introduces the elements and career opportunities within various segments of the hospitality industry. Covered topics include fundamental operations, career paths, exceptional services, technology trends, sustainable practices, and management functions within lodging, food and beverage, travel and tourism, and entertainment and recreation organizations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)**At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine and reflect on the diverse career opportunities available within the hospitality industry. 2. Explain global perspectives and trends relevant to the hospitality industry. 3. Explain essential service management techniques and fundamental business strategies crucial for success in the hospitality sector. 4. Define common hospitality terms and industry-specific jargon. 5. Identify the roles and functions of a leader in the hospitality industry. FA

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HOSP 1020: Principles of Food and Beverage Operations

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

An introduction to fundamental concepts and practices related to food and beverage operations. This course provides a foundation for understanding and acquiring the essential skills and knowledge required for the effective management of both front and back-of-house functions. Topics covered include an overview of the food and beverage industry, principles of production and service, sanitation and safety, marketing, menu design, and financial practices as applied to the management of food and beverage operations. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) *** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain various global cooking methods and culinary styles, and styles of food and beverage service. 2. Identify the fundamental principles of food safety and sanitation protocols applicable to foodservice operations. 3. Apply revenue management and marketing principles of food and beverage operations 4. Summarize challenges and trends related to the food and beverage industry. 5. Identify and describe various types of food and beverage operations and the career opportunities and roles available within the industry. SP

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HOSP 2010: Hospitality Customer Experience

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

This course focuses on exploring various elements that shape the hospitality customer experience, and standards and procedures for provision of excellent customer experience across various hospitality organizations. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) *** At the conclusion of this course students will be able to: 1. Describe the guest cycle, key touchpoints, and factors shaping the guest experience, and create a service blueprint to manage customer interactions effectively. 2. Describe various methods for collecting guest feedback and apply both quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess service quality across diverse hospitality operations. 3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of service failure and recovery tactics at different stages of the guest experience. 4. Understand the role of technology in shaping customer experience 5. Design an approach to deliver exceptional customer service that creates memorable guest experiences across diverse hospitality operations. Prerequisites: HOSP 1010 (Grade C- or higher). FA

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HOSP 2210: Emerging Hospitality Technologies

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Introduction to current and new areas of technology and its application within the hospitality industry from a managerial and strategic perspective. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply business concepts, skills, and technology relevant to the operational areas of hospitality management. 2. Describe and apply the fundamental principles of hospitality and travel technology and innovation to provide solutions. 3. Predict the future of hospitality technology relying on trends and historical data. 4. Appraise the adoption and implementation of emerging technologies in the hospitality industry. 5. Identify POS and PMS software and their associated resources. Prerequisites: HOSP 1010 (Grade C- or higher). SP

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HOSP 2500: Hotel and Resort Front Office Operations

3.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

A study of the flow of activities and functions in today's lodging operation. Topics include a comparison of manual, machine assisted, and computer-based methods for each front office function. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) *** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the roles and interrelationships of the front desk with the various departments of the hotel/resort 2. Describe the classifications of hotels/resorts and their levels of service. 3. Identify and demonstrate the types of communications required at the front desk. 4. Describe the front office operations including forms, organization, equipment, and telecommunications during the four stages of the guest cycle. 5. Interpret data and room statistics used to assess and improve the performance of front office operations. Prerequisites: HOSP 1010 (Grade C- or higher). SP

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