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Course Description Course Name : Tourism And Environment Course Code : KON312 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows and learns the definition of the environment, its importance and so on, understands the environmental impact of the tourism sector, understands the concept of sustainable tourism and has information about what to do Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The development of tourism in the world and in Turkey, 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 Contents : 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, Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : D-103   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The definition of the environment, the place and importance of the environment in our life, the basic concepts of environment (environmental, ecological, etc.). Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 2 relationship between tourism and the environment, environmental impact of tourism in the development of tourism types Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 3 development and the environment, sustainable development concept and the process of sustainable development Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 4 Tourism and environmental policies and national and international standards, the protection and contracts in Turkey Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 5 Sustainable tourism policy and planning of it Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 6 Waste, pollution and recycling, waste water and sewage disposal from tourist facilities, the basic methods of wastewater treatment: physico-chemical refined Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 7 Hospitality industry and the environment Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 8 Midterm exam Study for exam written examination and test 9 Waste reduction, efficient use of energy resources, efficient use of water resources, air quality management, practices, benefits Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 10 Environmental impact assessment and the requirements for facilities. Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 11 environmental saving measures that can be taken at Accommodation establisments Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 12 Protection of environmental values in the tour operator and development of tourism products Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 13 Negative environmental impacts of tourism and recreation activities on protected areas Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 14 Examples of sustainable tourism projects in the world and in Turkey Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 15 General review Course notes and textbook Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 16/17 final exam Study for exam written examination and test   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Tourism and environment, Prof. Dr.Nüzhet KAHRAMAN ve Yrd.Doç.Dr. Oğuz Türkay, Detay Yayıncılık, 2009  Lecture notes Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understands basic terms of business, comprehends strategical, tactical and operational aspects and local, national, international and global aspects of business management. 1 2 Has sufficient knowledge and conscious about issues which interest society such as job security, worker health, social security rights, quality control and management and protection of natural and cultural environment. 4 3 Comprehends, explains and applies planning, organization, execution, coordination and control management of accommodation enterprises. 3 4 Has the skill of nominal and statistical research and thinking skill, predicts results of decisions to be taken and makes correct estimations, considers cause-effect relationship, has the skill of analytical thinking and develops strategical approach. 2 5 Is open to innovation and change, enterprising, has the behavior of life long learning, thinks analytically, uses modern methods and technologies of business primarily information technologies. 3 6 Has basic computer using knowledge and knowledge about information systems used in hotel management and has the skill of using these softwares. 1 7 Has quality conscious, executes and completes qualified works and makes and manages activities for the improvement of employees under his/her responsibility. 5 8 Creates solution and takes responsibility in unpredictable and complex situations about hotel management, travel management and other touristic managements. 3 9 Thinks critically, creates alternative solutions and obtains information from different resources and makes analyzes; has the capability of considering social, scientific and ethical values about announcement and interpretation of results. 5 10 Comprehends legal, social and moral responsibilites of business life and perceives social transformation. 4 11 Has the capability of verbal and written communication in Turkish, speaks correctly and effectively, conveys information and thoughts in a way that others can understand, has the skill of interpretation and criticism, has high persuasiveness. 4 12 Is prone to teamwork, has leadership skills and skill of communicating with experts in other fields and specializes in specific field of a tourism enterprise and also has sufficient knowledge about other departments. 4 13 Evaluates concepts, ideas and data in tourism management with scientific methods, determines and analyzes complex problems and subjects, develops suggestions. 4 14 Understands socio-economic structure of tourism and within this scope its importance for the country and designs skills about investment of a new enterprise to be founded in otherfields of tourism and service sector. 5 15 Knows sectoral conditions to cope with continuous fluctuation depending on flexible demands in a tourist facility and has the knowledge to use and evaluate tools which would analyze a tourism management together with its internal and external environment. 2 16 Additional to vocational development, through his/her interest and traits, in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas, contuniously develops himself/herself by determining his/her learning needs. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total 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 1 2 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 68 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72 ECTS Credit: 3