Information Package / Course Catalogue
Thermal Tourism
Course Code: STU522
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To provide comprehensive information on the basic issues of thermal tourism, to provide students with the knowledge and vision to plan their careers in the field, and to train individuals who can make scientific-based analyses and conduct academic research in the field of thermal tourism.

Course Content

It includes topics such as basic concepts in thermal tourism, historical development, relationship with health tourism, general characteristics of thermal tourism enterprises, legal regulations in thermal tourism, major thermal tourism destinations in the world and in Turkey, etc.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zeynep ASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the theoretical foundations of thermal tourism.
2.Gains knowledge and skills to analyze the field in depth.
3.Learn the services offered in thermal tourism enterprises.
4.Termal turizmin ulusal ve uluslararası örneklerini öğrenir.
5.Gains the ability to conduct academic research, report and present.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Smith, M. & Puczkó, L. (2014). Health, Tourism and Hospitality: Spas, Wellness and Medical Travel.
2.Erdoğan, N. (2012). Sağlık Turizmi ve Termal Turizm. Detay Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts in Thermal Tourism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Thermal Tourism within the Scope of Health Tourism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Thermal Tourism
Week 4 - Theoretical
Functions of Thermal Tourism
Week 5 - Theoretical
Thermal Tourism Enterprises and Their General Characteristics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basic Services Offered in Thermal Tourism Enterprises
Week 7 - Theoretical
Health Services Provided in Thermal Tourism Enterprises
Week 8 - Theoretical
Recreational Services Offered in Thermal Tourism Enterprises
Week 9 - Theoretical
Customer Profile in Thermal Tourism
Week 10 - Theoretical
Marketing of Thermal Tourism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Thermal Tourism
Week 12 - Theoretical
Legal Regulations Related to Thermal Tourism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Major Thermal Tourism Destinations Around the World
Week 14 - Theoretical
Major Thermal Tourism Destinations in Turkey
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Term Project1242448
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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3
OÇ-2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026