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TVL 211 Tour Direction and Tour Group Management
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the basic principles of guiding tours. Includes principles of tour group handling, tour group planning, tour
guide basics, tour guide narration, tour guide procedures and challenges, and public speaking for the tour guide.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
TVL 296 Independent Study in Travel/Tourism
1-3 cr. hrs. 1-3 periods (1-3 lec.)
Independent studies projects or special interest areas in travel/tourism. Content to be determined jointly between student
and instructor.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of nine credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Truck Driver Training
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
TRAVEL/TOURISM OPERATIONS — TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING
TDT 101 Introduction to Trucking and First Aid
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview and introduction to the operation of a tractor-trailer and basic first aid. Includes an overview of the history of
trucking, control systems, vehicle systems, coupling and uncoupling, CPR and first aid, over the road management, and
the process to follow in the job search.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 102 Driver Challenges and Air Brake System
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Operation of the tractor-trailer and the practices required to meet financial obligations. Includes visual search and
communications, basic control, speed and space management, pre-trip inspection, extreme driving, emergency
maneuvers, air brakes, preventative maintenance, shifting, backing, accident procedures, money, management, and
special rigs and refrigerated trailers.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 103 Introduction to Hours of Service and Department of Transport Regulations
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Handling responsibilities that do not involve operating a vehicle. Includes hours of service requirements, trip planning, and
team logs.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 104 Hazardous Materials/Dept. of Transportation Regulations
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Laws governing the transportation industry. Includes night operations, hazardous materials, Department of Transportation
rules and regulations, and environment.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 105 Defensive Driving and Cargo Handling
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Procedures for handling potentially dangerous situations and for handling of cargo. Includes visual search, hazard
perception, satellite communication, electronic engines, driver safety, and cargo handling and documentation.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 106 Pre-Trip and Backing Skills
1 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (.5 lec., 1 lab)
Vehicle inspection and backing a tractor-trailer. Includes pre-trip inspection, backing, straight line, 45 degrees dock/offset,
parallel park, serpentine, and visual search.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
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