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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2018-2020
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-2020

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe the physical and biological environment and ecological processes on which nature based tourism depends.

2.

Recognise the social context within which nature based tourism occurs.

3.

Distinguish the environmental impacts brought about by nature based tourism activities in a range of marine and terrestrial environments.

4.

Understand how to plan for and manage nature based tourism.

5.

Develop interpretive programs for nature based tourism activities.

6.

Develop a commitment to sustainably managing the natural environment as part of nature based tourism activities.

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Unit content:

Nature-based tourism relies on the natural environment. The importance of ecology and planning frameworks for maintaining the natural environment on which nature-based tourism depends are investigated. This exploration is linked to gaining an appreciation of the impacts of nature-based tourism and how these can be managed. Interpretation is discussed as a key management element.