Nature TourismLaajuus (5 cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students will learn about the Finnish conditions of nature tourism, its attraction factors and supply as well as the forms and related activities of nature tourism. Students are also familiarised with the supply of tourist services for special groups.

Course contents
- concepts of nature tourism
- products and activities of nature tourism
- construction of the operational environment of nature tourism
- environmental effects of tourism
- Finnish nature as tourist resort
- globally significant nature tourist attractions
- tourist services for special groups
- building and marketing tourist services for special groups

Teaching methods
Lectures, group work and study visits

Assessment methods
The assessment methods will be specified at the beginning of the course

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Required reading
See PIRKKA- Pirkanmaa Polytechnic library online catalogue

Name of lecturer
Sari Matala

Year of study/period
2.-3./1.-4.

Language of instruction
Finnish and English