SUSTAINABLE NATURE TOURISM
OED2SNT
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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
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHannah Stewart
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLectures, tutorials, field work
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must have passed 150cp
Co-requisitesN/A
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Readings
Sustainable Tourism: A global perspective
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorHarris, R. Griffin, T. and Williams, P.
Year2016
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PublisherRoutledge
ISBN113817310X, 9781138173101
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Ecotourism: Impacts, Potentials and possibilities
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorWearing, S. and Niel, J.
Year2009
Edition/Volume2nd
PublisherBUTTERWORTH-HEINEMAN
ISBN0750662492, 9780750662499
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
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