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Nature Based Tourism (independent online) (5 cr)

Code: MMPG1920-3006

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
Rositsa Röntynen
Groups
ZJA24SM
Avoin amk, marata
ZJK24SM
Korkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, MARATA
MTM24S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
MTM21S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
MTM23S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
MTM20S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
MTM22S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
MTM19S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
ZJAMTM24S1
Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-väylät, Tourism Management
MTM24VS
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Course
MMPG1920

Materials

The material provided by the teacher in Moodle and
Fredman, P. & Tyrväinen, L. 2011. Frontiers in nature-based tourism: lessons from Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden: Routledge.
Hall, C. M. & Boyd, S. 2005. Nature-based tourism in peripheral areas: development or disaster? Channel View Publications cop.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Further information

CampusOnline: 60
Open UAS 5
Exchange students 15

Virtual portion

5

Student workload

Reading material 30 h
Topic Related online discussions 20 h
Assignments and information search 85 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 (Sufficient)
You know the concepts related to nature-based tourism. You recognize key actors and existing services. Diverse specification and application of the concepts remain insufficient.

2 (Satisfactory)
You demonstrate that you understand the concepts and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism both in theory and in practice. You can point out key actors and services.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Good) You illustrate and specify the concepts and special characteristics related to Nature-based tourism by utilizing theoretical source material and practical examples. You know Nature-based tourism actors and key services.

4 (Very Good) You can analyze the concepts, special characteristics and global perspective of nature-based tourism. You can assess key trends, services and networks in this operating field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) You can critically analyze the concepts, special characteristics and global perspective of nature-based tourism. You can critically assess key trends, services and networks in this operating field .

Exam schedules

No exam

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Virtual learning and assignments
Independent information search
Topic related online discussions

Location and time

Online-impelementation

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5

Qualifications

Basics in responsible tourism

Content

- Nature-based tourism concepts and phenomena
- Nature-based tourism nationally and internationally
- Special characteristics and strategic focuses
- Nature-based tourism actors and customers
- Nature-based tourism services
- Ecological, economical and socio-cultural responsibility

Objective

Nature-based tourism is a rapidly growing sector in the tourism industry. This course aims to enhance your understanding of the international and national nature-based tourism sector and its various aspects. The course contents help you to understand its significance in business and regional development. The knowledge and skills gained from this course can be effectively utilized in your career plans and in various positions within the tourism industry.

Competences
Proactive development, Sustainable development, Tourism business

Learning goals
You know the significance of nature-based tourism from national and international perspectives. You know the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies. You understand the concepts, phenomena and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism and are able to utilize them in analyzing. You are able to perceive different actors and operations in nature-based tourism. You understand the motives of a traveler.

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