Summer Semester Courses 2016
PRT 3208 Food and Beverage Management: (3 Credit Hours) Provides a basis for understanding the various challenges and responsibilities involved in managing a food and beverage operation. Describes the steps in the management process, menu planning, food production, safety, sanitation, and financial management practices. Please note the cost of the etextbook and electronic exam for this course will be included in the $75 that is included in the class fee. The textbook will be an electronic resource that includes the readings, study questions, and review quizzes. Students will receive an access code to the AHLA CourseLine website and provide two attempts at the certification final exam. ~~This is a fully online course with a proctored final exam.~~
- Course Syllabus (PDF) A road map for the course. My contract with my students.
- Master Calendar (PDF) A monthly calendar designed to save paper when printing.
- Sample Task Checklist List (PDF) Each lesson has a checklist designed to ensure that students complete assignments in a timely manner and associate learning outcomes with learning activities.
- Canvas Learning Management System: Check out the layout and tools utilized by Dr. Ralston to ensure students are empowered with the information and resources to be successful. See an example of the course home page, course navigation, and assignment evaluation rubrics.
PRT 3209 Resort Management: (3 Credit Hours) Offers a complete approach to the operation of resort properties: historical development, planning, development, investment, financial management, marketing, and future issues and concerns Resort operations are analyzed including guest relations, and design of amenities, such as, golf courses, tennis facilities, water sports, spas, and the importance of conference/meeting events in the resort industry.Please note the cost of the etextbook and electronic exam for this course will be included in the $75 that is included in the class fee. The textbook will be an electronic resource that includes the readings, study questions, and review quizzes. Students will receive an access code to the AHLA CourseLine website and provide two attempts at the certification final exam. ~~This is a fully online course with a proctored final exam.~~
- Course Syllabus (PDF) A road map for the course. My contract with my students.
- Master Calendar (PDF) A monthly calendar designed to save paper when printing.
- Canvas Learning Management System: Check out the layout and tools utilized by Dr. Ralston to ensure students are empowered with the information and resources to be successful. See an example of the course home page, course navigation, and assignment evaluation rubrics.
- Sample Task Checklist List (PDF) Each lesson has a checklist designed to ensure that students complete assignments in a timely manner and associate learning outcomes with learning activities.
- Resort Manager's Digest: A weekly newsletter edited by Dr. Linda Ralston with updates on recent news from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, National Geographic Magazine, the Resort & Commercial Recreation Association, Travel & Leisure, Guardian Travel, Twitter, and similar sources.
- Check out this YouTube video entitled " Aloha Aulani with Samantha Brown:"