Course Description
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Course Name
Environmental Impacts of Tourism
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Environmental Studies, Hospitality, Tourism
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Content:
? Impacts of tourism on the natural and built environments: marine, forest, beach, wilderness,
desert
? Measuring and assessing environmental impacts.
? Minimizing negative impacts.
? Case studies: Environmental impacts.Main Outcomes:
At the end of this module students will be able to:
? explain and discuss the impacts of tourism on the natural and built environment
? demonstrate an awareness of ways of measuring and assessing environmental impacts
? demonstrate an awareness of ways of minimizing negative environmental impactsPre-requisites: Tourism 211
Breakdown of Learning Time:
Contact with lecturer/tutor: 24 hours
Assignments & tasks: 32 hours
Tests & examinations: 6 hours
Self study: 30 hours
Other: Excursion: 8 hoursAssessment:
Class tests: 25%
Assignments: 25%
Examination: 50%
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.