HM 443 - Facility Engineering/Maintenance; Layout/Design

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: HM 110 & HM 230. A study of managing the engineering and maintenance function in today’s hospitality industry including property engineering program analysis; basic principles of heat, light, power, water, and landscaping. Energy conservation programs are compared and contrasted. A focus on building management, stressing the interdependence of planning, construction, equipment, maintenance, personnel, and service to the on-premise guest or customer is reviewed. Layout studies, equipment design, and budget estimation are considered. Emphasis is given to the operation of a “Green” Hotel and the benefits of sustainable tourism”. (FA)