TREN 1F90 TERM 1 WRAP-UP. What we have covered in Term 1 Interdisciplinarity and what it means Principles of sustainability Introduction to systems thinking.

TREN 1F90

TERM 1 WRAP-UP

What we have covered in Term 1

• Interdisciplinarity and what it means

• Principles of sustainability

• Introduction to systems thinking

• Principles of ecology and resource management

• Human influences on the ecosphere

• Complexity and ecosystem function

• How the world works: basic environmental literacy

• Biogeochemical cycles

• Energy flows and trophic dynamics

• Pollution principles and processes

Connecting the dots…

TERM 2:SPECIFIC TOURISM

FOCUS

What is coming in Term 2

• Tourism demand and motivation

• Tourism supply

• Social, cultural, and economic impacts

• Political dimensions of tourism

• Marketing and management of tourism

• Tourism in lesser developed countries

• Tourism and climate change

• Tourism health and safety

• Ecotourism and alternative tourism

• Ethics and responsibility in tourism

• Tourism planning

Prof. David Fennell

TREN 1F90: Sustainability, Environmentand Tourism

December Evaluation and Examination Overview

TREN 1F90: Sustainability, Environment and Tourism

Evaluation

Overall progress grades will be posted on Sakai prior to examination

-> will reflect all marks to date:Assignment 1

Seminar grade:• participation / attendance

• seminar summaries• seminar leadership (if applicable)

DECEMBER EXAMINATION

TREN 1F90: Sustainability, Environment and Tourism

Examination details:

• Wednesday 12 December 2012

• 19:00-22:00

• Ian Beddis Gymnasium -

Walker Complex

Examination details:

• 75 multiple-choice questions

• Comprehensive examination

(lectures, readings, videos, seminars)

• Covers entire term

• Worth 25% of total course grade

TREN 1F90: Sustainability, Environment and Tourism

• Answered on computer form Bring an HB pencil / eraser / sharpener

• Learn how to colour within the lines!! improperly completed forms will

not be accepted!

• Read questions carefully!

• Focus on key concepts in lectures, readings, and other materials

• Approximate mix of questions:

– 20% ‘easy / straightforward’– 60% general knowledge / concepts– 20% detail oriented

• Time provided: 3 hours(you should need only 2)

TREN 1F90: Sustainability, Environment and Tourism

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TREN 1F90: Sustainability, Environment and Tourism