COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÖKDENIZ NEŞER

Offered to

Course Objective

Turkey, Mediterranean country with many natural and historical landscapes, is located on the intersection point of the yachting routes. The maritime tourism along Anatolian coast which are the birthplace of many civilizations has a great potential increasing day by day. In a relatively short period, Turkey has gained experiences in all aspect of the marine tourism: Yachting tourism, marine ecotourism, cruie tourism, diving, yacht docks, marinas, repair and maintenance facilities for yachts, training of crews, Museum for underwater archeology and maritime history, etc. The sea offers may opportunities for recreation and tourism purposes and in practical terms it is a source of food and transport. Marine Tourism, as a rapidly developing sector in Turkey, is suffering insufficient quality and quantity of educated personal despite of its strong infrastructure. To introduce the characteristics and sustainable forms of sector is the main aim of the course.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Oram, M. (1998). "Marine Tourism: Development, Impact and Management", Taylor & Francis Inc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, class presentation and discussion format. Besides taught lecture, students are required to report and present their research study carried on during the term.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance: Student are required to attend every class. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the each class. Plagiarism: Plagiarism will b ereported to Academic Judiciary Board and can result in getting zero on the assignments / exams and failing the course. Late assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of the class. The extentions will not b e granted. Accommodations: Students are required to let the instructor know any special accommodations needed due to learning disabilities, medical needs, etc.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gokdeniz Neser
DEU Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology
Baku Blv. 100, Inciralti, (35340) Izmir / Turkey
Phone: +90.232.278 5565, 278 6515 (147-ext.)
Fax: +232.278 5082

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes