Nature TourismLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: C456-5
General information
- Credits
- 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