Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Tourism Industry
Course Code: THM111
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course aims at teaching basic tourism concepts.

Course Content

This course imforms students about the concept of tourism, transportation services and other businesses related to tourism industry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Baha TÜRKÖZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Getting introduced to tourism
2.Getting introduced to businesses involved in tourism industry
3.Getting introduced to transportation services in tourism
4. To know the concept of tourist and the importance of tourism
5. Understanding the environmental characteristics of tourism
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of Tourism and Tourist
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept of Tourism and Tourist
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hisctorical background of tourism
Week 4 - Theoretical
Kinds of Tourism
Week 5 - Theoretical
The social and physical effects of tourism
Week 6 - Theoretical
Tourism Industry
Week 7 - Theoretical
Tourism Industry
Week 8 - Theoretical
Tourism Industry/ Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Tourizm Supply and touristic product
Week 10 - Theoretical
Tourism demand
Week 11 - Theoretical
The conomic effects of tourism
Week 12 - Theoretical
The social effects of tourism
Week 13 - Theoretical
New trends in tourism
Week 14 - Theoretical
Tourism in Turkey
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes