| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 196000107109 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | Elective | 4 | 7 | 3 |
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| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The Sustainable Tourism course aims to teach students the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the tourism industry and equip them with the skills to develop strategies for their implementation. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Explain the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainable tourism. | | 2 | Analyze sustainable tourism practices such as ecotourism and green hospitality. | | 3 | Evaluate sustainable tourism policies and certification processes. | | 4 | Develop sustainable tourism models that support local communities and cultural heritage. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| none |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| none |
| Course Contents |
| This course examines the environmental, economic, and social impacts of tourism while exploring sustainable tourism practices. Topics such as ecotourism, green hospitality, community involvement, and cultural heritage preservation are covered, along with sustainable tourism policies and certification processes. Through case studies and project work, students develop and apply sustainable tourism models. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Sustainable Tourism Concepts, principles, and key approaches | | | | 2 | Environmental Impacts of Tourism Carbon footprint, natural resource use, and conservation methods | | | | 3 | Economic and Social Sustainability Local economy and community engagement | | | | 4 | Ecotourism and Nature-Based Tourism Eco-friendly travel practices | | | | 5 | Green Hospitality and Sustainable Accommodation Energy efficiency and eco-friendly business models | | | | 6 | Cultural Heritage and Tourism Preservation of historical and cultural assets | | | | 7 | Policies and Planning in Sustainable Tourism Regulations, certification, and monitoring | | | | 8 | Responsible Consumer Behavior in Tourism Sustainable travel habits | | | | 9 | Role of Technology in Sustainable Tourism Digital solutions and innovations | | | | 10 | Waste Management and Circular Economy in Tourism Plastic reduction and sustainable waste management | | | | 11 | Climate Change and the Tourism Industry Relationship between tourism and climate change | | | | 12 | Successful Sustainable Tourism Examples Worldwide Case studies and best practices | | | | 13 | | Final Project Preparation Developing a sustainable tourism model | | | 14 | | Final Project Presentation and Evaluation Student presentations on sustainable tourism projects | |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | none |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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