Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-ONLINEFLEX-2025-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Recognise the physical and biological environment and ecological processes on which nature-based tourism and recreation depends and its concomitant impacts.

2.

Interpret and appreciate the social context within which nature-based tourism and recreation occurs.

3.

Determine and evaluate the best practice strategies to plan for and manage nature-based tourism, recreation and their respective activities.

4.

Assess and critically appraise interpretive programs for nature-based tourism activities.

5.

Identify and communicate the importance of ecological sustainability in nature-based tourism and recreation.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit presents students with the theories and concepts that underpin the monitoring and management of nature-based tourism and recreation, with a focus on natural areas. Case studies are presented from diverse ecosystems around the world, offering students insights from beyond the local context. A strong focus on managing the negative impacts of nature-based tourism and recreation develop students appreciation for working and engaging in responsible and sustainable tourism and recreational activities.