Course Description
ACC 201 Financial Accounting
Basic accounting techniques with emphasis on the accounting cycle, analysis of financial statement, payables, and receivables, plant assets, inventories and internal control for cash.
FAB 112 Restaurant Management I
An overview of the basic principles of restaurant management, operations and front-of-the-house training, and development. Course contains laboratory work in Russell's restaurant.
GAM 103 Casino Cage Operations
Structures to provide knowledge and skills directory relevant to employment as casino cage cashiers. Practical application of the material presented. Emphasis on “learning by doing.”
GAM 105 Survey of Gaming Regulations
A survey of the lows and regulations related to the gaming industry. Specific emphasis on the history and development of Nevada gaming history and development of Nevada gaming lows and regulations and compliance requirements of gaming licensees.
GAM 106 Supervision of Casino Games
Basic casino managerial techniques with on emphasis on protection of casino games, staffing, labor/management relations, floor, pit, and shift supervision, credit and marker control, cash and chip control, and internal control forms, Prerequisite: HC 102 .
GAM 108 Slots Management I
Basic slots management techniques with on emphasis, on supervision of slot shift managers, mechanics, floor persons, change persons, booth cashiers, carousel attendants, coin room managers, slot drop, count room, jackpots, fills and credits.
GAM 109 Slots Management II
Advanced slots management techniques with or emphasis on labor/management relations, productivity, staffing and directing, analysis of the slot report, marketing and promotion of slots, detection of slot scams, Prerequisite: HRC 1088,
GAM 119 Techniques of Casino Games - Blackjack
Fundamentals of dealing Blackjack with on emphasis or card totaling, chip handling and cutting, shuffling, multiple deck delivery, the shoe, call bets, procedure, accuracy and game speed. Special attention is given to the management aspects of Blackjack.
GAM 121 Techniques of Casino Games - Craps
Fundamentals of dealing Crops with on emphasis or accurate and quick mental multiplication, chip_ handling, knowledge of odds on a variety of bets, procedures and game speed. Special attention is giver to the management aspects of Crops,
GAM 122 Techniques of Casino Games - Roulette
Fundamentals of dealing Roulette with on emphasis or accurate and quick mental multiplication, chip handling memorization of wheel and table layouts, procedure_ and game speed, Special attention is given to the management aspects of Roulette.
GAM 123 Techniques of Casino Games - Baccarat
Fundamentals of dealing Baccarat with an emphasis on the knowledge of commissions, percentages, mental computations, procedures, accuracy, game speed and the importance of customer relations - a significant component of the game, Special attention is given to the management aspects of Baccarat,
GAM 124 Techniques of Casino Games - Poker
Fundamentals of dealing Poker with an emphasis on accurate and quick mental computations, card handling, the rake, side pots, proposition players, procedures, game spread, and the various forms of Poker. Special attention is given to the management aspects of Poker,
GAM 126 Pai Gow Tiles
Fundamentals of dealing Pai Gow Tiles with emphasis on game procedure, knowledge of the combinations, mental computations and the importance of customer relations, Special attention is given to the management aspect of Pai Gow Tiles.
GAM 131 Race and Sports Book Management
This course prepares students in the specific techniques and methods of the daily operations of Nevada race and sports, Students will be made aware of supervision and managerial responsibilities of book operations, Topics include operating budgets, marketing, state regulations and book making theory.
GAM 206 Casino Surveillance
All aspects of modern casino surveillance including slots, table games, cage, sports book and keno, Also covers gaming control board requirements,
GAM 225 Introduction to Gaming Management
Overview of the casino; topics include the economics of the casino, its interface with the hotel, organizations and terminology, Not recommended for persons who have worked in the casino industry.
GAM 295 Work Experience in Casino/Gaming
In addition to academic requirements, the AAS degree requires 200 hours of acceptable employment in the hospitality industry, This work experience will be measured qualitatively, and should be met during the school year or in summers, Students who plan to transfer to UNLV will be able to transfer a maximum of 500 hours of employment toward UNLV's 1000 hour employment requirement, International students must go to the Office of International Student Services to verify employment eligibility and obtain authorization, This course can be repeated up to four times, Grade will be given upon verification of employment.
HMD 101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Survey of the history, likely direction, and dynamics of the hospitality industry from the perspective of the global economy, with emphasis on the wide variety of career opportunities.
HMD 114 Front Office Operations
Study of the front-office procedures from reservations through check-out including the night audit and the property management systems and their impacts on other lodging operations. Special emphasis placed on guest-employee relations.
HMD 120 Hotel Labor Relations
Stresses the complex relationship that exists between management and labor employee relations. Emphasis on understanding existing labor laws and/or supervisor's rights and obligations under the laws.
HMD 130 Human Relations in the Hotel, Restaurant and Casino Industry
Stresses the interrelationship of people in the hotel/resort industry, In-depth study of the interaction between management and labor in the work environment as well as techniques for improving employee cooperation and guest relations, Practical application of psychological theory in developing attitudes and motivations,
HMD 235 Hotel, Restaurant and Gaming law Legal aspects of the innkeeper/guest relationship with particular attention to personal liability, property liability, labor law crimes, torts, evictions, negligence, administrative agencies, and gaming regulations.
HMD 202 Housekeeping Operations
Application of various systems, procedures, and controls associated with a modem hotel or hospital housekeeping department. Emphasis on management delegation, scheduling systems, routines, and equipment requirement. Laundry operations and hotel recreation departments also reviewed.
HMD 225 Basic Computer Operations for Hospitality Managers
Introduces hardware and software applications used in the hospitality industry.
HMD 235 Hotel, Restaurant and Gaming Law
Legal aspects of the innkeeper/guest relationship with particular attention to personal liability, property liability, labor law, crimes, torts, evictions, negligence, administrative agencies and gaming regulations.
HMD 295 Work Experience in Lodging Operations
In addition to the academic; requirements, the Department of Resorts and Gaming requires AOO hours of acceptable employment in the hospitality industry. This work experience will be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively; it should be met during the school year or in the summers. Students who plan to transfer to UNLV will be able to transfer a maximum of 500 hours of employment toward UNLV's 1000 hour employment requirement. International students must go to the Office of International Student Services to verify employment eligibility and obtain authorization. This course can be repeated up to four times. Grade will be given upon verification of employment.
TCA 110 Introduction to the Convention Industry
Overview of the convention industry, including meetings, trade shows, conferences and incentive travel. Role of the suppliers to the industry also convered. Course provides practical insight into the role of association and corporate meeting planners.
TCA 141 Travel and Tourism I
Survey of travel and tourism; focus on concepts and terminology, demographics, financial significance and trends.
TCA 180 Hotel, Restaurant and Casino Marketing
An introduction to the marketing of hotels, restaurants, and casinos, Special attention is given to sales, public relations, advertising, promotions, merchandising and entertainment.
TCA 221 Hospitality Accounting I
Hospitality accounting principles and practices pursuant to the industry's uniform system of accounts.
Prerequisite: ACC 201 Financial Accounting.
