oed2snt sustainable nature tourism
SUSTAINABLE NATURE TOURISM
OED2SNT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the role of nature tourism within the tourism industry and the sustainability issues facing this sector; particularly the social and environmental impacts of nature tourism. Using case studies from Australia and developing countries students analyse the ways in which sustainable tourism can be achieved, notably through the development of the special interest sector of ecotourism, but also more widely through mass tourism to natural areas. On a field trip, students critically examine the role tourism can play in environmental protection. Students develop practical skills in planning and developing sustainable nature tourism programs. These focus on providing quality interpretation together with aspects of safety management. This subject includes a compulsory 4 day field trip.
SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHannah Stewart
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed 150cp
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Sustainable Tourism: A global perspective
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHarris, R. Griffin, T. and Williams, P.
Year2003
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PublisherBUTTERWORTH-HEINEMAN
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Ecotourism: Impacts, Potentials and possibilities
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWearing, S. and Niel, J.
Year1999
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBUTTERWORTH-HEINEMAN
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHannah Stewart
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,500-word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2 |
One 2,000-word assignmentIn order to pass this subject, students must attend the 4-day field trip, as well as gain an overall mark of at least 50% | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One 20-minute tutorial presentationPresentation to be completed in pairs. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |