Eco-Tourism syllabus
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Eco-Tourism
7 units
1 Introduction to Ecology (6 LHs)
4 Ecotourism Planning and Management (8 LHs)
5 Principles and Practices of Ecotourism (6 LHs)
6 Managing Ecotourism in Protected Areas (10 LHs)
7 Perspectives on Ecotourism (6 LHs)
1. Introduction to Ecology (6 LHs)
- Basic ecology and ecosystems
- Ecology, recreation and ecotourism
- Natural resource conservation
- Parks and protected areas
2. Fundamentals of Ecotourism (6 LHs)
- Ecotourism definition and history
- Sustainable tourism principles
- Types of ecotourism experiences
- Nature-based tourism and ecotourism
- Conservation and community development
3. Impacts of Ecotourism (6 LHs)
- Benefits and challenges for local communities
- Community empowerment through ecotourism
- Resource sensitivity and responsible tourism
4. Ecotourism Planning and Management (8 LHs)
- Ecotourism destination planning
- Stakeholders and community participation
- Environmental impact assessment and mitigation
- Site management, governance and policy
5. Principles and Practices of Ecotourism (6 LHs)
- Ecotourism principles and codes of conduct
- Ecotourism development models
- Ecotourism in less developed countries and Nepal
6. Managing Ecotourism in Protected Areas (10 LHs)
- Protected areas and capitalist realism
- Carrying capacity, ROS and LAC
- VIM, VAMP and TOMM
- Use limits, zoning, trails and user fees
7. Perspectives on Ecotourism (6 LHs)
- Global, Asian and Oceanian ecotourism
- Latin America and Caribbean ecotourism
- Protected areas of Nepal