Courses numbered 4900-4910 are open to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. A project is chosen by the student and instructor, and developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor, who may require a term paper. Not open to graduate students, these courses are scheduled only when other required courses are unavailable. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and approval of the dean.
1420. Food Sanitation. 1 hour. An introduction to food service sanitation, providing training in the regulations and procedures necessary to prevent food poisoning and food-borne diseases in a food service environment.
1450. Principles of Nutrition. 3 hours. An introduction to the scientific fundamentals of human nutrition as they relate to health. Prevention of illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal disorders and obesity is discussed. A healthful diet and lifestyle are emphasized to enhance long-term wellness. Food and nutrition controversies are critically evaluated. Satisfies Wellness requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1470. Principles of Food Preparation. 3 hours. (2;3) A laboratory-based course designed to familiarize students with fundamental food preparation principles and techniques. Uniforms required. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1420 (may be taken concurrently).
1500. Orientation to the Hospitality Industry. 2 hours. A course designed to survey the hotel, restaurant, club and food service industries, including history, scope, organization and career opportunities.
1650. Apparel Evaluation. 3 hours. (2;2) Analysis of quality issues relative to developing and producing ready-to-wear apparel. Concepts include apparel components, silhouettes, piece good selection, sizing, and costing. Includes application of software package.
2360. Aesthetics and Environment. 3 hours. (2;2) Introduction to elements and principles of visual merchandising, aesthetic and functional consideration in material selection, basic concepts of spatial relationships and introduction of merchandising portfolio.
2370. Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Techniques. 3 hours. (2; 2) Development of basic computer-aided design and drafting skills. Emphasis on incorporating hand drafting and computer-aided design techniques specific to cabinetry/fixture placement and home furnishings arrangements.
2380. AutoCAD for Interiors. 3 hours. (2;4) Application of computer-aided design, drafting and dimensioning to interior-built spaces in an AutoCAD environment.
2400. Introduction to Home Furnishings. 3 hours. Survey of the home furnishings industry including development through distribution of home furnishings products. Introduction to terminology, resources, industry participants and career opportunities.
2490. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising. 3 hours. Survey of the fashion industry including development through modern merchandising, fashion markets and retailing. Introduction to fashion terminology, resources, industry participants and career opportunities.
2550. Dining Room Service and Management. 3 hours. (2;5) A laboratory-based course designed to familiarize students with dining room service systems encompassing American, French, Russian, banquet and beverage service. Students apply organizational and management skills in the actual operation of a restaurant facility. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1420 (may be taken concurrently). Uniforms required.
2650. Textiles. 3 hours. Fibers, fabric construction and finishes applied to selection, use and care of fabrics.
2750. Consumers in a Global Market. 3 hours. Cross-cultural comparisons using systems, human needs, and consumer behavior frameworks are integrated with critical and creative thinking processes to develop a global perspective that is sensitive to diverse consumers' needs and preferences for products and services in a global market. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
2800. Foundations of International Travel and Tourism. 3 hours. Travel and tourism examined from global, industry and developmental perspectives. Topics include historical, contemporary and future effects of travel and tourism as related to social, economic, cultural and environmental issues.
3260. Resort and Club Management. 3 hours. Introduction to managing resorts and private clubs. Emphasis on needs assessment, planning and development, marketing, hiring, staff evaluation and management, legal issues, and financial management. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610, junior standing or consent of instructor.
3350. The History of Costume and Furniture. 3 hours. Historic periods; their influence on current trends.
3370. Dress and Human Behavior. 3 hours. Focuses on the sociocultural significance of dress. Theoretical frameworks are examined and used to interpret the meaning of dress in cultural patterns, social organizations, social interactions and personal identities.
3380. Global Home Furnishings Industry. 3 hours. Overview of home furnishings industries with emphasis on international issues and factors affecting design, production and wholesaling of home furnishings. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2400 or consent of instructor.
3400. Estimating for Home Furnishings. 3 hours. (2;2) Practical aspects of home furnishings and interior treatments; professional practices in home furnishings merchandising. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2360 and 2370, or consent of instructor.
3410. Kitchen and Bath Planning. 3 hours. (2;2) Criteria for planning kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms with emphases on function, aesthetics and economy. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2360 and 2370, or consent of instructor.
3450. Presentation Techniques. 3 hours. (2;3) Development and improvement of professional presentation skills through planning, presenting and evaluating presentations. Refinement of written and oral communication techniques needed by professionals. Prerequisite(s): advanced standing. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
3500. Advanced Field Experience in Merchandising and Hospitality Management. 1-6 hours. Supervised work experience in business, agencies or institutions as related to major field. Each semester hour credit requires a minimum of 50 hours of work experience. Course requirements include Internet-based assignments, educational activities, and scheduled lecture times on campus. Prerequisite(s): major in the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management; minimum overall GPA of 2.0; active UNT computer account; advanced standing in major; and consent of instructor.
3510. Merchandising Problems. 3 hours. Techniques of merchandise planning and control, markup, turn-over, pricing, markdowns and open-to-buy. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020 and MATH 1190 or higher.
3570. Decorative Accessories Merchandising. 3 hours. Overview of the decorative accessories industry and the merchandising of its products, including housewares, small appliances, lighting, gift and decorative accessories, and home furnishings textiles. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2400 or 2490, and SMHM 2360.
3650. Textile Evaluation. 3 hours. (2;2) Evaluate aesthetic, durability, comfort, care, and safety problems associated with consumer textile products. Use AATCC and ASTM standards and procedures, basic research methods, technical and consumer literature, and computer applications to prepare a comprehensive textile product evaluation report. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1650 (or consent of instructor) and 2650.
3700. Hotel Operations. 3 hours. (3;1) Detailed study of different departments within hotel properties. Emphasis on front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, security, sales and marketing and accounting. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1500 and ACCT 2020 or concurrent registration, and junior standing or consent of school.
3750. Consumer Studies in Apparel and Home Furnishings. 3 hours. Exploration of motivations influencing consumer purchase and use of apparel and home furnishing products. A comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge base is used to investigate various individual and environmental factors as they relate to the consumer purchase process and its outcomes.
3850. Promotion of Apparel and Home Furnishings. 3 hours. Promotion of apparel and home furnishings throughout production and distribution systems. Emphasis on promotion media, special events and computer applications.
3920. Recent Developments in the Hospitality Industry. 3 hours. An extensive study of current developments facing employers in the hospitality industry. Particular emphasis is given to selected readings and case studies dealing with societal, consumer and operational management issues and trends. Supported in part by Ben E. Keith Lectureship Series. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or consent of instructor.
4000. Merchandising and Hospitality Management Study Tour. 1-3 hours. Experience fashion, home furnishings, and hospitality industries through visits to manufacturing facilities, retail establishments, museums, historical structures, hotels, restaurants and industry support organizations. Includes field study in industry centers for fashion (New York), home furnishings (High Point, N.C.), hospitality (Las Vegas), or other selected destinations. Pre-trip and post-trip classes required. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1500; 2400 or 2490; or consent of school . Credit varies depending upon length of field study and destination. No more than 3 hours of field study may be used to fulfill degree requirements.
4010. Global Textiles and Apparel Industries. 3 hours. Overview of textile and apparel industries with emphasis on international issues and factors affecting processes from the production through distribution of textiles and apparel. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2490 or consent of instructor.
4080. Merchandising Ventures. 3 hours. Exploration of the merchandisers' role in establishing new ventures with fashion and home furnishings products. Includes non-traditional merchandising formats. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2400 or SMHM 2490; SMHM 3510; and ACCT 2020.
4090. Virtual Merchandising. 3 hours. Study and application of visual merchandising in a virtual format. Emphasis on merchandising processes that convey product characteristics to the consumer from production through distribution. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2360 and 2490 or 2400.
4210. Hospitality Cost Controls. 3 hours. Study of the food, beverage and labor cost control systems used in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is on the use of control systems for managerial planning, analysis and evaluation. Includes the concept and terminology of costs; departmental income and expense statements; budgets; purchasing, receiving and inventory systems. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2020 and 2030, and junior standing.
4250. Quantity Food Production and Management. 3 hours. (2;6) A laboratory-based course designed to provide students with an understanding of quantity food production principles and techniques. Students apply organizational and management skills in the actual operation of a restaurant facility. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1420, 2550 and 4210. BIOL 2380 recommended. Students must apply one semester in advance and pass departmental screening. Uniforms required.
4260. Hospitality Business Strategies. 3 hours. Comprehensive study, strategic planning and analysis of the hospitality manager's role in operating a successful hospitality operation including applications of specialized computer software and human relations skills. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 3260 or consent of instructor.
4300. Survey of Beverages in the Hospitality Industry. 3 hours. A study of social beverages commonly used in the hospitality industry. Primary emphasis is on history, language, product identification and production and merchandising techniques for wines, beers, distilled spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Prerequisite(s): student must be 21 years of age or older.
4650. Private Label Merchandising. 3 hours. Students plan, develop and present a merchandise group for private label apparel or home furnishings goods using a multi-functional team approach. Includes application of computer software. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1650 or 2400; 2360; 2650; and advanced standing in major, or consent of instructor.
4660. Advanced Merchandising Applications. 3 hours. (2;2) An experiential retail laboratory serves as a real-world case study of merchandising theory, principles and operations. Emphasis on problem solving, case analysis, creative thinking, fact finding, data analysis and data interpretation to operate a for-profit business. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 3510, 3850 and advanced standing in the major, or consent of school.
4730. Hotel and Restaurant Management Systems. 3 hours. In-depth analysis of the systems approach to marketing management in the hospitality industry. Students utilize computer simulations to gain an understanding of hotel operations and menu engineering principles. An overall understanding of quality management is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650, MGMT 3720 and SMHM 4210.
4750. Managing a Diverse Work Force. 3 hours. Exploration of current issues affecting management of a global work force. Managing a diverse workforce requires working effectively with people who vary by nationality, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, language, age, abilities and unique personal characteristics. Prerequisite(s): senior standing; to be taken during last year of course work. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
4820. Facilities Planning, Equipment, Layout and Design. 3 hours. (2;2) Principles of hotel and restaurant property management and facilities layout and design, emphasizing equipment selection, space allocation, guest and production/service traffic flow patterns and facility operations management. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 4250 (may be taken concurrently).
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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