HM 3100 Syllabus

  How This Course Works

Course Mode

This is a Online course. You will have weekly assignments with weekly due times. Please follow the calendar.

Online learning offers the convenience of continuing your education regardless of your access to the physical classroom.  Be aware that online courses at UVU have regular due dates and must be completed within the term you are register for.  You are expected to attend class online or in class each week.

Description of how course works:

Canvas is where course content, grades, and communications will reside for this course.

Typically a module will cover one week of the semester with one exception.  We have firm due dates each module with a couple of floating assignments within a range of dates. Within each module you will be oriented to the topic and provided a list of materials and assignments from the Overview page.  All materials are provided in the course. This course is heavy on discussion so you will have many opportunities to discuss the topics with your peers.  You will also have one page written reflection papers as well as regular learning journal assignments that you can submit as per the Format of Choice Assignment Guide.  You will have the opportunity to visit a restaurant or hotel site and tour the facility with the site manager which will prepare you for the final term paper.  There are also four major online exams of which the final is comprehensive.  

For this three (3) credit-hour course students should expect to spend up to 9+ hours a week completing course activities.

Course AI Policy

I assume that you will use AI (e.g., ChatGPT and image generation tools) in this class. In fact, some assignments will require it. Learning to use AI is an emerging skill and I expect that it is used as a research tool but not as a supplement for your own thoughts and writing. The law is about thinking critically and seeing multiple sides of the issue.

Be aware of the limits of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence program, such as the following: 

• In this course, your best grade will come from your own thoughts and not those generated from another source.
• If you provide minimum-effort prompts, you will get low-quality results. You will need to refine your prompts to get good outcomes.
• Don’t trust anything it says. If it gives you a number or fact, assume it is wrong unless you either know the answer or can check with another source. You will be responsible for any errors or omissions provided by the tool. It works best for topics you understand.
• AI is a tool, but one that you need to acknowledge using. Please include a paragraph at the end of any assignment that uses AI explaining what you used the AI for and what prompts you used to get the results. Failure to do so is in violation of academic honesty policies.
• Be thoughtful about when this tool is useful. Don’t use it if it isn’t appropriate for the case or circumstance.
• All assignments will be run through Copyleaks to detect plagiarism and use of AI.

Student Responsibilities

• Start class the first week of the term.
• Be accountable by setting aside regular time each week to complete course activities and assignments on time as noted per the due dates.
• Learn how to use Canvas including communication tools (e.g. discussion, Canvas inbox, etc.). If you have technology-related problems contact the Service Desk Links to an external site..
• Abide by ethical standards. Your work must be your own.
• Contact your instructor as early as possible if an emergency arises. Do NOT wait until the last minute to ask for an extension.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Respond to emails within ONE business day. If multiple emails are received regarding the same question or concern, they may be responded to with an announcement to the entire class.
• Provide timely, meaningful and constructive feedback on assignments.
• Facilitate an effective learning experience.
• Refer students to appropriate services for issues that are non-course content specific. For instance, technical issue, writing labs, accessibility services, etc.
• Mentor students through the course.

  Grading and Late Work Statement

Grading Scale: 

The following grading standards will be used in this class:

Assignment Categories

Late Work Statement: 

Discussions cannot be turned in late. The policy of the Business Department is to accept no late assignment, no late quiz, and no late test for full credit. Any exception must be pre-approved in writing by the instructor.

  Assignment and Assessment Descriptions

Discussions

Discussions will be opportunities to explore hospitality law topics together.  Posts to the discussion should add significantly to the conversation and support your point of view.  Comments that do not add significantly to a discussion will receive no credit. It is okay to disagree in a discussion.  In fact much learning happens when we disagree.  However we need to be respectful and keep our online classroom a safe place to learn. 

Due dates for discussions correspond with the initial post date which is usually a Thursday.  Follow up comments are due by Sunday. Follow up posts are expected to be after the due date and are not marked late.  Discussions conclude by the Sunday following the due date. After this, posts will no longer be accepted.

Learning Journals

Learning journals are to be submitted as per the Format of Choice Assignment Guide and are simply a place for you to reflect on your learning with some guided instructions.  These will also inform your restaurant or hotel site tour and final term paper.

Reflection Papers

Reflection papers will be based on case studies from our UVU Westlaw Library subscription. We have been allowed to include the PDF's of these legal briefs in our course on the condition that we provide you with instructions on how to access them through our UVU library online.  See How To Access UVU Westlaw Library Subscription.

Assessments

You will have the opportunity to visit a restaurant or hotel site and tour the facility with the site manager which will prepare you for the final term paper.  You will organize yourselves into groups according to your schedule so as to not overburden facility managers.  However your observations and term paper are your individual work.

There are  four major online exams of which the final is comprehensive. Exams are timed, multiple choice and administered online. You are allowed to use any course materials and your own notes.  Prepare carefully as you will not have enough time to look up every answer.

  Course Schedule

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