TUR131 Tourism Geography

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code TUR131
Name Tourism Geography
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. GÖKHAN ÇOLAK
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör.Dr. GÖKHAN ÇOLAK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Understanding the relations between tourism activities and space. Understanding the importance of Turkey's cultural and natural values. To determine the positive and negative effects of tourism activities on the natural and cultural environment.

Course Content

Turkey's geographical regions, the relationship between human geography and tourism, tourism resources of Turkey's regions, geographical analysis of tourism

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası, Gürhan AKTAŞ, Detay Yayıncılık.

Notes

Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası, Gürhan AKTAŞ, Detay Yayıncılık.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the physical geography of Turkey.
LO02 Tells the tourism resources of the regions of Turkey.
LO03 Relates general geography data to tourism.
LO04 Establishes the relationship between human geography and tourism.
LO05 Makes the geographical analysis of tourism.
LO06 Gains knowledge about the types of tourism in Turkey.
LO07 Have information about the historical places of Turkey.
LO08 Gains information about the places protected by UNESCO in Turkey.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Transfers basic information about theories, facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains information about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field of tourism and hotel management. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Transfer information about the internal and external environmental factors of organizations in the field of tourism and hotel management. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Transfers information about service processes and operations in the field of tourism and hotel management. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the planning, organization, execution, coordination and control functions of tourism and hotel management management. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge acquired in the field of tourism and hotel management in the business environment and profession. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the physical environment, tools and technologies related to the field of tourism and hotel management. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses a foreign language at a level to understand guest requirements and professional international terms of the tourism industry.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Have basic computer usage knowledge and knowledge about information systems used in hotel businesses and the ability to use these software.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility as a team member.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Establishes effective interpersonal and intercultural communication.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Regularly conducts health, safety and risk assessments in the field of tourism and hotel management.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Protects the natural environment by adhering to ethical values.
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Pays attention to personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Continuously develops knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of tourism and hotel management.
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to think critically, produce alternative solutions and analyze information by obtaining information from different sources.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Communicates effectively with guests and collaborators through written and verbal expression.
PLO18 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Acts in accordance with social, scientific and professional ethical values. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Overview of tourism in Turkey Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Tourism - Geography Relationship Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Climate Characteristics of Turkey Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 The Effects of Turkey's Climate Characteristics on Tourism Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 The Effect of Global Warming on Turkey's Tourism Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Main sources of landforms in Turkish Tourism: Fairy chimneys, travertines, valleys Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 The Impact of Water Resources on Tourism in Turkey Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Tourism Activities in Protected Areas in Turkey Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Floral and Wildlife Tourism in Turkey Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Human resources of Turkish tourism Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Museums, ruins, cultural and religious buildings, various activities Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Developments in transportation, accommodation and organization in Turkey's tourism Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Mountain, Plateau and Winter Tourism in Turkey Text book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 An overview Text Book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) 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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 18.11.2022 04:15