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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Marine And Wildlife Tourism | |||
| Reference | CB4226 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to evaluate management requirements and issues in marine and wildlife tourism operations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critique the relevant historical context and future development of marine and wildlife tourism both nationally and internationally. |
| 2 | Analyse the effectiveness of approaches to the management of marine and wildlife resources, specifically the tensions between balancing tourism development with the protection and preservation of wildlife and their habitats. |
| 3 | Critique and evaluate the use of certification and accreditation schemes within these niche markets. |
| 4 | Evaluate and critique international and national case studies. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module extends prior learning in all management and sustainability areas by focusing on the niche markets of marine and wildlife tourism. Keys areas covered: evaluating past and future developments; visitor behaviour; visitor experience; employment requirements; social and economic benefits; stakeholder analysis; links with conservation and sustainability of natural resources and host communities; wildlife and marine codes of conduct; water based and marine resorts; future development of marine and wildlife tourism; national and international case studies; certification and accreditation schemes. |
| Module Delivery |
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| A programme of core lectures introduces contemporary issues related to the management of marine and wildlife tourism operations. This will be supported by tutorials. Industry input will enhance and apply learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BLUMSTEIN, D. et al., eds., 2017. Ecotourism's Promise and Peril: A Biological Evaluation. Cham: Springer Nature. |
| 2 | BORGES DE LIMA, I. and GREEN, R., eds., 2017. Wildlife Tourism, Environmental Learning and Ethical Encounters. Cham: Springer Nature. |
| 3 | HIGGINBOTTOM, K., ed., 2004. Wildlife Tourism: Impacts, Management and Planning. Altona: Common Ground Publishing. |
| 4 | HUDDART, D. and Scott, T., 2019. Adventure Tourism: Environmental Impacts and Management. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 5 | INMAN, A. et al. 2016. The use of marine wildlife-watching codes and their role in managing activities within marine protected areas in Scotland. Ocean & Coastal Management, (132), pp. 132-142. |
| 6 | MANCINI, F. et al., 2020. Monitoring tourists’ specialisation and implementing adaptive governance is necessary to avoid failure of the wildlife tourism commons. Tourism Management, 81(104160), pp. 1-17 |
| 7 | RAO, A., and SAKSENA, S., 2021. Wildlife tourism and local communities: Evidence from India. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 2(1), pp.1-10 |
| 8 | WHITE, M.P., et al., 2017. Marine wildlife as an important component of coastal visits: the role of perceived biodiversity and species behaviour. Marine Policy, 78, pp.80-89. |