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GEOG 349

Global Adventure Travel

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Historical and emerging trends in global adventure travel and tourism. Detailed case studies selected from across world regions.

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

LO1

Learning Outcome

Following this course the student should be able to discuss the spatial and historical origins of adventure travel including connections early geographical exploration.

Title

LO2

Learning Outcome

Following this course the student should be able to discuss and outline current geographic patterns in adventure travel--where, when, by whom, and why?

Title

LO3

Learning Outcome

Following this course the student should be able to apply core geographic principles to case studies involving the evolution of adventure travel in specific places.

Title

LO4

Learning Outcome

Following this course the student should be able to give specific examples of the impacts on places that have undergone transformations resulting from their emergence as popular adventure travel destinations.