Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Practices in Tourism Enterprises
Course Code: TUR641
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

Examination and discussion of sustainable tourism practices

Course Content

Examination and discussion of sustainable tourism practices in accommodation, transportation, recreation businesses and destinations

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ülker ÇOLAKOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To have fundemental knowledge about the concept of sustainability
2.To master the concept of sustainability in tourism
3.To be able to analyze sustainability practices from a sectoral perspective.
4.Recognize the sustainable practices of transport channels
5.Increasing environmental awareness
Recommended or Required Reading
1.TURİZMDE SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR KAVRAMLAR VE UYGULAMALAR - Detay Yayıncılık
2.Sustainable Tourism on a Finite Planet - Routladge
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Sustainability and conceptual framework
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of sustainability in tourism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sustainability elements in tourism
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sustainable models in tourism
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable practices in tourism
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sustainability in destinations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainability in hospitality businesses
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sustainability in recreation businesses
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sustainability in travel businesses
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainability in food and beverage businesses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainability in airline businesses
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sustainability in highway enterprises
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainability in railway businesses
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainability in recreation businesses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment38024
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026