Overview

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the range applications of computers in education, generally and in the hospitality industry.  Hardware and software components will be examined.

General Objectives

This course is designed to:

• sensitize the student to the concept of “information”, its meaning, application and function
• give the student an insight into the world of computers, and a basic explanation of some of the jargon used in the discipline
• give the student hands on experience to the operation of various aspects of a property management system
• sensitize the student to the various interfaces of property management systems and the practical application of such interfaces

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will:

• sensitize the student to the concept of “information”, its meaning, application and function
• give the student an insight into the world of computers, and a basic explanation of some of the jargon used in the discipline
• give the student hands on experience to the operation of various aspects of a property management system
• sensitize the student to the various interfaces of property management systems and the practical application of such interfaces

Course Outline

Applied Information Technology