Information
| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Tourism and travel services | |
| Code | TSP229 |
| Name | Physical Geography of Turkey |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DENİZ BOZ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DENİZ BOZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to gain the competence of introducing the natural, historical, cultural and human-made resources of Turkey and using them in cultural guidance services.
Course Content
Recreation and Tourism Geography; Recreation Travel: Tourism; Natural Geography Sources of Tourism: Climatic Sources; Natural Resources of World Tourism: Coasts and Others; Historical, Cultural and Other Human Constructed Resources in Tourism; Access to Tourism Attractions, Accommodation and Other Factors; Naturally Formed Values in Turkish Tourism; Protected Areas in Turkish Tourism; Mountain, Plateau and Winter Tourism in Turkey; Hydrographic Values in Turkish Tourism; Tourism Geography of Turkey; Historical and natural beauties of the Mediterranean Region, Aegean Region, Black Sea Region, Eastern Anatolia Region, Southeastern Anatolia Region, Central Anatolia Region and Marmara Regions
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the relationship between recreation and tourism |
| LO02 | Recognize the natural geography resources of tourism |
| LO03 | Recognize historical, cultural and other human resources in tourism |
| LO04 | Explain naturally occurring values in Turkish tourism |
| LO05 | Recognize protected areas in tourism in Turkey |
| LO06 | Recognize the tourism resources that come to the fore in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Aegean, Marmara, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia regions in Turkey |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and practices in the field of tourism and travel services. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the structure, functioning and main actors of the tourism sector. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic strategies in tourism marketing, sales and customer relations. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts operational processes related to travel agencies, tour operators and accommodation businesses. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses current reservation and ticketing systems used in the industry. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows digitalization and innovative technologies in the tourism sector and integrates them into applications. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Face to face communication, effective communication and features have gained power to persuade. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic computer software, information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates verbally and in writing regarding the sector using foreign language knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ensures guest satisfaction using customer relationship management principles. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, show tolerance and respect. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It measures the impact of the tourism sector on the country's economy and transportation services. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts within the framework of tourism law, consumer rights and professional ethical rules. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with the environmentally sensitive and sustainable tourism approach. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He/she is aware of entrepreneurship, professional development and career management and constantly improves himself/herself in this direction. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recreation and Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 2 | Recreation Travel: Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 3 | Geography Natural Geography Sources of Tourism: Climatic Sources | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 4 | Natural Resources of World Tourism: Coasts and Others | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 5 | Historical, Cultural and Other Human Constructed Resources in Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 6 | Access to Tourism Attractions, Accommodation and Other Factors | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 7 | Naturally Formed Values in Turkish Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Topic repetition | |
| 9 | Protected Areas in Turkish Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 10 | Mountain, Plateau and Winter Tourism in Turkey | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 11 | Hydrographic Values in Turkish Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 12 | Tourism Geography of Turkey | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 13 | Tourism resources that stand out in the Mediterranean Region, Aegean Region and Black Sea Region in Turkey | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 14 | Tourism resources prominent in the Eastern Anatolia Region and Southeastern Anatolia Region in Turkey | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 15 | Tourism resources that stand out in the Central Anatolia and Marmara Region in Turkey | Examining and researching the relevant topic | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Topic repetition | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Topic repetition |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||