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Online Course: HTM-112: Bed and Breakfast Operations (hosted from Chemeketa CC)
Course Link:  http://bbs.chemeketa.edu/student_packet.html
Credits: 3          
Instructor: Eric Aebi at Chemeketa Community College, eaebi@chemeketa.edu  (503) 977-3750
Course Start Date:  Hosted online courses may have a different start date than other online courses. Check with the Distance Learning Department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2462 to confirm the start date for this class.

 

Course Description: This is an Online Distance Learning Course. Students are not required to come to campus to participate in this course. Explains the bed and breakfast and innkeeping industry. Discuss purchasing, owning, and operating a successful inn. Explores sanitation, marketing, and governmental regulations. Hosted from Chemeketa Community College.

Textbook and Materials: For this class, students will need the following textbooks and materials:

• Contact Chemeketa Community College bookstore at (503) 599-5131

Textbooks, course materials and some software may be purchased from Chemeketa Community College bookstore at (503) 599-513. The Clackamas bookstore does not stock this textbook.

Computer Requirements: To participate in this course, students should have the following technology:

• Internet Account

• E-Mail Account

• Computer with Internet capability and system adequate for running software required for the course.

• Software required for course, if any (see Textbooks/Materials, above)

Technical Skills Required: To participate in this course, students should be able to:

• Use word processing software (WordPad, Word, or WordPerfect)

• Create and find directories, folders and files on a PC

• Use e-mail to send attachments

• Use the Internet for academic research

Readiness and Recommended Preparation: This course is hosted from Chemeketa Community College. To find out what preparation is needed, go to http://bbs.chemeketa.edu/student_packet.htm 

How an Online Class Works: When students take an online class, they access their course materials over the Internet. Here's a list of things a student might do for an online class:

• Logon to course and read announcements.

• Read lecture notes.

• Send e-mail to instructor and classmates.

• Check assignments and due dates.

• Read and post messages to discussion boards.

• Complete quizzes and exams.

How to Get Started in Class: Students who have read all the information in this Course Packet are ready to get started in class. Take the following steps to get started:

• Click on the course link, listed at the top of this document. This will take you to the Home Page for the class.

• Read and follow the instructions given on the Home Page.

• You are now on the Home Page for the class. Read the material and follow the instructions.

Technical Difficulties? Students who have technical difficulties while participating in an online course should send an e-mail to the course instructor right away and describe the problem.