SROM 156 Exploring Solutions Through Technology

School of Hospitality and Tourism

SROM 156 Exploring Solutions Through Technology course will explore industry specific database and information management systems, investigate the database and information needs for ski areas, research database use by various ski hills / resorts, and report findings to the class. Through hands on experience, students are also given the opportunity to engage in ski area Point of Sale (POS) software systems.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisite: None

Crosslisted: None

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks10
Total Credits
Total Hours30
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lab (lab, field, computer)3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. explain what a database is.
  2. describe what Point of Sale (POS) software is, what it is used for, and explain how it functions.
  3. solve basic business questions using POS technology.
  4. identify industry database needs and software systems.
  5. research industry database/information use.
  6. update wiki page for POS.
  7. identify glitches, problems, upgrade ideas for POS.

Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
95 - 100 A+ 4.33
90-94 A 4.00
88-89 A- 3.67
85-87 B+ 3.33
80-84 B 3.00
78-79 B- 2.67
75-77 C+ 2.33
70-74 C 2.00
68-69 C- 1.67
65-67 P 1.00
64 and below F 0.00

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.