GEO 260 - Sustainable Tourism

This course examines tourism in the context of sustainable practices toward minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing affected communities. Attention is given in tourism design to choices in appropriate land uses, conservation of flora and fauna, marine and freshwater conservation, resource use and post-consumer waste, and climate change impacts-as well as the social, gendered, and economic benefits for citizens in tourism destinations. The course primarily emphasizes international tourism destinations. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses. Cross-Listed: EPP 260. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 semesters.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3