Department of Recreation, Tourism,
and Hospitality Management

Recreation and Parks Management Courses (RPM)

New or amended courses for 2010–11

203 Fundamentals of Outdoor Leadership (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor

Introduction to basic wilderness living skills, conservation of wild areas, sound safety practices, outdoor leadership theory, and practical application as related to a college outdoor recreation program.

Courses with new or changed prerequisites for 2010–11

324 Commercial and Entrepreneurial Recreation (3:3)

Pr. RPM 111 or HTM 151

Basic principles and procedures in entrepreneurial and commercial recreation; development and operation of commercial recreation businesses with emphasis on goods and services offered for profit in the leisure market. (Spring) (Same as HTM 324)

423 Meeting and Event Planning and Management (3:3)

Pr. RPM 111 and 241, or 324, or permission of instructor

Comprehensive understanding of the elements necessary to conduct a quality event or meeting; emphasis on skills needed to identify, create, organize, implement, and evaluate a special event, conference, or meeting. (Fall) (Same as HTM 423 ; formerly RPM 452)

450 Service Management (3:3)

Integration of service systems management, human behavior, and marketing in the creation, delivery, and assurance of service quality and customer service. (Spring) (Same as HTM 450)