Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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TUR421 | TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course is to give the students the vision and awareness about the importance of natural and cultural environment for tourism, analysis of environmental components in tourism product and environmental protection practices in tourism. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | This course includes : The environmental concept, Air pollution, Global warming, climate change, Noise pollution, Flora and fauna, aquatic and forest ecosystems, Sustainable development and sustainable tourism, Environmental policies and tourism, Environmental savings measures in accommodation facilities, Environmental problems and tour operators. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Interpret related to the situation of global warming, climate change, aquatic and forest ecosystems. |
Explains the environmental measures that can be taken for accommodation facilities and tour operators. |
Discusse related to environmental problems. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature Search, Presentation | Definition of environment concept and its increasing importance | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
2 | Literature Search, Presentation | Historical development of environmental consciousness | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
3 | Literature Search, Presentation | Air pollution | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
4 | Literature Search, Presentation | Global warming, climate change | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
5 | Literature Search, Presentation | Noise pollution | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
6 | Literature Search, Presentation | Flora and fauna, aquatic and forest ecosystems | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
7 | Literature Search, Presentation | The size of environmental problems in tourism sector | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature Search, Presentation | Sustainable development and sustainable tourism | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
10 | Literature Search, Presentation | Sustainable development and sustainable tourism | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
11 | Literature Search, Presentation | Environmental Problems and tourism | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
12 | Literature Search, Presentation | Environmental savings measures in accommodation facilities, | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
13 | Literature Search, Presentation | Environmental savings measures in accommodation facilities, | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
14 | Literature Search, Presentation | Environmental Problems and Tour Operators | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
15 | Literature Search, Presentation | Environmental Problems and Tour Operators | Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Kahraman. N, Turkay, O. (2012). Turizm ve Cevre, Ankara: Detay Publications. |
Demir, C. (2006) Tourism and Environmental Management, Ankara: Nobel Publications. |
F.D. Pineda, (2014) Tourism and Environment ,Universidad Complutense de Madrid. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 10 | 4 | 40 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 36 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |