Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geographical Heritage and Conservation in the World
Course Code: SBE716
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Learning the concepts of Heritage, Natural Heritage and Natural Heritage, recognizing Turkey's Natural Heritage resources and understanding the importance of using these resources through tourism in terms of sustainable development.

Course Content

World and Turkey Cultural Heritage, UNESCO, Tourism Geography.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the concept of natural and cultural heritage.
2.Recognizes and classifies natural heritage resources in Turkey and in the world.
3.Recognize and classify cultural heritage resources in Turkey and in the world.
4.Knows the concept of natural and cultural heritage.
5.Recognizes and classifies natural heritage resources in Turkey and in the world.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ANDERSON, K., DOMOSH, M. PILE S., and THRIFT N. (2003). Handbook of Cultural Geography. SAGE Publications, New Delhi (İndia).
2.TANRIKULU, M. (2018). Coğrafya ve Kültür (Mekân-Kültür-Tarih-Coğrafi İşaret). Pegem Yayınları, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Natural and Cultural Heritage
Week 2 - Theoretical
Heritage Tourism and Geographical Heritage
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Concept of Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites and Conservation Problems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO World Heritage List)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Intangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO Intangible Heritage List)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Geomorphological Heritage Resources (Coastal Heritage -cliff, beach, shore arrow, tombolo, coastal dune, ria, coastal cordon, delta)
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Geomorphological Heritage Resources (Karst Heritage - caves, sinkholes, sinkholes, travertine terraces)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Geomorphological Heritage Resources (Glacial Heritage - glacier, glacial lake)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Geomorphological Heritage Resources (Water Heritage - heritage lakes, and heritage rivers)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Geomorphological Heritage Resources (Water Heritage - river heritage- canyon, delta, waterfall)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biogeographic Heritage - Flora heritage
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biogeographic Heritage - Fauna legacy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Land Heritage
Week 15 - Theoretical
Land Heritage
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment34527
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1437
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026