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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0459 |
| Name | Tourism and environment |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. OYA YILDIRIM |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. OYA YILDIRIM
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Öğr. Gör.Dr. OYA YILDIRIM (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To learn the importance of the environment on tourism development and the effects of general concepts related to the environment, the effects of tourism activities on the natural environment, ecological risk analysis, the importance of the environment in terms of sustainable tourism.
Course Content
The environment and environmental values, pollution on environmental values, environmental economics, tourism in relation to the environment, sustainable development, sustainable tourism policy and planning.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines and explains the basic concepts of the environment. |
| LO02 | Explains the concepts of environmental economics and environmental education, lists the obstacles in environmental protection and the general aims of environmental education. |
| LO03 | Explains the positive and negative effects of tourism with its socio-cultural, political, economic, technological and physical environment. |
| LO04 | Explains the concepts of carrying capacity and environmental impact assessment. |
| LO05 | Explains the relationship between development and environment, knows the importance of Stockholm Conference, Agenda 21 and Rio Conference. |
| LO06 | Explain the importance of physical planning for sustainable tourism. |
| LO07 | Explain the concepts of social responsibility and environmentally sensitive management in businesses. |
| LO08 | Explains the programs and certification practices that encourage environmental practices in accommodation establishments. |
| LO09 | It provides information on green hospitality, waste management, energy and water management. |
| LO10 | Explain the effects of operators producing mass tourism or special interest tours on environmental degradation. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of the environment, environmental values. | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 2 | Environmental economics and environmental education | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 3 | Tourism and environment relationship | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 4 | The effect of the environment on the formation of tourism types | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 5 | Sustainable development, environmental protection activities | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 6 | Sustainable tourism policy and planning | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 7 | Businesses and the environment | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | |
| 9 | Environmental management | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 10 | Hospitality industry and environment | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 11 | Eco labeling applications | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 12 | Importance and protection of environmental values in travel and tour operator business | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 13 | Protected areas system and tourism | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 14 | Tourism and green marketing | Reading the relevant section of the textbook, following the current news. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||