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

Fundamental principles of sustainability environmental literacy ecosystem process and function (generic concepts) Relevance to the tourism industry (specific contexts) 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, Environment and 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 :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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