43T Tourism

43T:070. Principles of Tourism -- 3 hrs.
Investigation of many roles travel and tourism play in contemporary society. Overview of the travel and tourism industry, examination of definitions of travel/tourism, and exploration of the history and development of tourism. (Offered Fall and Spring)

43T:075. Tourism Promotion — 3 hrs.
Presents core concepts of tourism promotion (TP) including promotion, management, philosophies, planning, environment, research, consumers’ buying behavior, and segmentation. Presents TP as function of tourism management; designed as tool to help sustain the industry. (Variable)

43T:170. Eco-tourism -- 3 hrs.
Study of responsible tourist travel that conserves natural environments and sustains the well-being of local people. Students will gain knowledge of definitions, objectives, and profiles of programs involved in eco-tourism. Field trips required. Prerequisite: 43T:070 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

43T:171. Rural Tourism Development -- 3 hrs.
Designed to develop competencies in students that will allow them to assist rural communities in the development of a rural tourism program through an organized planning process. Field trips required. Prerequisite: 43T:070 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

43T:173 Conferences, Expositions and Conventions in Tourism -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of the field of conferences, expositions, and conventions and their niche in the tourism industry. Study of organizational logistics, program development, economic impact, meeting technology, legal issues, employment opportunities, and topics of current interest related to the field. Prerequisite: 43T:070 or consent of instructor. (Offered Fall)