Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism

Course Code:
REC 320
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ENST: Environment & Society Cluster, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: SCWL Program Options, SCM: Practitioner Electives, SCWL: Sustainable Practitioner Cluster, Social & Cultural Engagement - Integrated, SUST: Sustainable Practitioner Cluster
Course Description:
This course explores and provides a perspective on nature-based sustainable tourism practices and their interrelationships with human culture and ecosystem health. Detailed exploration of regional, national and international case studies will afford insights into the various forms of nature-based tourism (mass tourism, adventure travel, ecotourism, etc.), the interaction between nature-based tourism and local ecosystems and the legal and moral obligations of nature-based tourism providers to society and the global environment. This course clarifies the promises and pitfalls of the various forms of ?green? adventure travel, recreation and tourism. Prerequisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-I.
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
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