NICHE TOURISM

Course Description

Niche Tourism is a course designed to provide students with an understanding of the different types of tourism that exist beyond the mainstream. The course will explore the concept of niche tourism, its various forms, and the factors that drive demand for niche tourism products and services. Students will learn about the different types of niche tourism, such as adventure tourism, cultural tourism, eco-tourism, medical tourism, and many others. They will also explore the characteristics of niche tourists, including their motivations, preferences, and behaviors. The course will examine the role of niche tourism in the tourism industry and its contribution to economic development and sustainability. The course will also explore the challenges and opportunities associated with managing niche tourism, including issues related to sustainability, community involvement, and stakeholder engagement.

NICHE TOURISM

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Novelli M. (Ed). (2005). Niche Tourism Contemporary issues, trends and cases. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann
2. 02 Douglas, N., and Douglas, N.: Special Interest Tourism, Milton, Latest Edition, Wiley.
3. 03 Fayos-Solà, E., and Cooper, C.: The Future of Tourism: Innovation and Sustainability, Cham, Latest Edition, Switzerland: Springer.
4. 04 Smith, M., MacLeod, N., and Hart Roberson, M.: Key Concepts in Tourist Studies, Latest Edition, London: Sage.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to define tourism products and niche markets. SOLO 2
2. L02 Students will be able to describe a range of new emerging forms and trends of tourism. SOLO 3
3. L03 Students will be able to identify and analyze the impact of niche tourism on contemporary society. SOLO 2
4. L04 Students will be able to describe a particular niche market and its associated market segment. SOLO 3
5. L05 Students will be able to identify the strengths of a destination and develop ideas for niche market development. SOLO 2
6. L06 Students will be able to create a specific itinerary/product based on a specific niche market. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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