SROM 150 Introduction to Tourism provides an overview of the tourism industry, examining the interrelationships between the tourism sectors as well as the economic, environmental, cultural, and social impacts of tourism.
Crosslisted: PGHM 150, PGCM 150, RHOT 150
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Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Incorporate tourism terminology into written and verbal communication
- Identify the sectors of the tourism industry and explain their interrelationships
- Describe evolving issues and trends in the tourism industry
- Describe travel motivators and tourism generators
- Assess the impact of tourism as a worldwide economic, environmental, cultural, political and social force
- Describe the role, structure and function of professional, industry, and government organizations and associations that impact tourism
- Evaluate career paths, sources of career path information and career opportunities in tourism
Teaching and Learning Approach
This is a student-centered approach which will blend together theory and practice. Experiential opportunities will
be within the classroom, online, community and in an industry setting where possible.Learning Resources
Required:
Westcott, M. (Ed.). (n.d.). Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality in BC. Retrieved from the BC Campus OpenEd
website: opentextbc.ca/introtourism/
In addition, course readings are provided on the Moodle site as PDFs, and/or as links to online web resources.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Importance of tourism worldwide History of tourism Definitions Tourism Sectors Key industry organizations (DC, DBC, DMO) touch on tourism services
2. Travel Motivation
3. Who travels to Canada/Economics? Canada's Core Markets EQ - Destination Canada/BC
4. Careers
5. Transportation/Travel Services
6. Entertainment (Attractions & Events, Festivals & Special Events) Hospitality (F&B and Accommodation)
7. Recreation ATOR Parks/Crown lands/Government
8. Midterm assessment
9. Indigenous Tourism
10. Sustainable Tourism Pillars Socio/Cultural
11. Sustainable Tourism - Environment
12. Sustainable Tourism - Economic
13. Sustainability videos
14. Tourism and the future, review
15. Final ExamAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Completion of weekly homework quizzes, weekly activities, assignments, discussions | block 1-7 | 40% |
| Completion of Sustainability Video Assignment | 1,3,5 | 10% |
| Completion of Mid Term Exam | 1,2,3,4 | 25% |
| Completion of Final Exam | 1-7 | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.67 |
| 76-79 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 72-75 | B | 3.00 |
| 68-71 | B- | 2.67 |
| 64-67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 60-63 | C | 2.00 |
| 55-59 | C- | 1.67 |
| 50-54 | P | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | 0.00 |
| | DNW | 0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.