The Continuing Education department at LSC-University Park will begin offering “Introduction to the Casino & Gaming Industry” this summer.

In this class, students will examine the history and current trends of the casino and gaming industry, identify the key elements and terminology of casino and gaming operations, and discuss the economic impact of casinos and gaming on the hospitality industry and its surrounding community. Students will also learn how to deal the top four games in the industry.

“Introduction to the Casino & Gaming Industry” will be held June 7 through July 14 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. The course costs $415.

For more information on this course, call 281-290-2924 or e-mail Andrea.J.Barefield@LoneStar.edu. To view all the Continuing Education courses offered in the summer and fall, visit LoneStar.edu/CE.

LSC-University Park is located at 20515 State Highway 249, at the corner of State Highway 249 and Louetta Road.

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With more than 69,000 students in credit classes for Spring 2011 and a total enrollment of more than 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of five colleges: LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris and LSC-Tomball; six centers; LSC-University Park; LSC-University Center at Montgomery; LSC-University Center at University Park; Lone Star Corporate College; and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.