Undergraduate TAS-KGA327-2022

Geoheritage and Geotourism

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the students should be able to:

Communicate geoheritage and geotourism concepts and data
Accurately apply geographical concepts to contemporary global challenges
Curate and communicate geoheritage inventory
Exhibit professional conduct by complying with organisational guidelines and expectations of responsible personnel

Topics covered

- Week 1 – Key concepts of Geoconservation & Natural Values
- Week 2 –Geodiversity sites and Additional Values Assessment
- Week 3 – (Public Holiday) – Additional Values Continued
- Week 4 – Additional Values for Tourism Assessment (In-Field)
- Week 5 – Impacts and Degradation
- Week 6 – testing degradation thresholds in the field
- Week 7 – Field and Online ‘Camp’ activities
- Week 8 – Making Complex Decisions in Geoconservation and Geotourism
- Week 9 – Field Inventories
- Week Ten – The Least Cost Path…
- Week Eleven – Rare, Special and Wonderful
- Week 12 – Geoparks and Geotourism
- Week 13 – Communicating Geoheritage and Geotourism

Entry requirements

Others

12.5 credit point second year subject at undergraduate level

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject considers strategies to sample, understand, and address geoconservation and geotourism issues. By way of a series of field-based and problem-based learning experiences, you will develop the skills and knowledge to conduct and curate (geo)heritage inventories, assess prospective sites for use as geotouristic and geoeducational purposes, propose new geotouristic experiences and develop materials for geoconservation and geotourism consumers and operators.

This subject is the only one of its kind in Australia, and as such, you as a student will work on real case studies, with all leaders in the field. You will be supported to use new digital technologies, undertake social research and work closely with industries and protected areas groups to learn how to practice geoconservation and interpret the landscape for recreation and enjoyment.

Absolutely no background knowledge is required to undertake this subject. This subject provides students with opportunities to undertake over 50 hours of in-field training for students wanting to travel to Tasmania, or live online professional training if you wish to study this subject fully online.

Assessments

Online Quiz (10%)
Geoconservation Portfolio (30%)
Geotourism Digital Portfolio (30%)
E-Media/podcasts (30%)

Textbooks