new syllabus of bba tourism

1. COURSE CURRICULUM
Annexure ‘CD – 01’
Course Title: Basics of Sustainable Tourism
Credit Units: 3
Course Level: UG Course Code:
Course Objectives:
 To enable students to recognize various forms of sustainability •
 To study of key players in sustainable tourism development
 To study sustainable tourism in different geographical milieus
Pre-requisites:
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I 20%
Descriptors/Topics
The Concept and Growth of Sustainability. Defining Sustainable Development. Need and Importance of Sustainable Development.
Different Types of Sustainability. Factors Affecting Sustainability and Sustainable Development. Sustainability and Host Population
Module II 20%
Descriptors/Topics
, Sustainability and Tourism: Need and Importance. The Growth of Mass Tourism. The Principles of Sustainability in Tourism. Tools
of Sustainability. Role of Different Stakeholders in Promoting Sustainability. Various Impacts of Sustainable Tourism.
L T P/S SW/FW No. of TOTAL
PSDA CREDIT
UNITS
2 0 1 0 - 3

2. Module III 20%
Descriptors/Topics
Tourism Organizations and Sustainability. Agenda 21. Earth Summit, GATS. Role of Travel Agencies/Tour Operators and Tourists
in Promoting and Practicing Sustainable Tourism. Importance of Community Based Tourism
Module IV 20%
Descriptors/Topics
The Concept of Carrying Capacity and its Importance. Tools and Techniques to access the Carrying Capacity, Types of Carrying
Capacity. Environmental Impact Assessment,its Role and Relevance in Sustainable Tourism.
Module V 20%
Descriptors/Topics
Case Studies of Sustainable Tourism Development In India. Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Park and Biosphere Reserves
Course Learning Outcomes:
 Student will be able to develop the concept of sustainable tourism development
 Student will be able to explain the techniques of carrying capacity
 Student will be to understand the various forms of sustainability
 Student will be able to identify the role of stakeholders in promoting sustainability
 Student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of wild life sanctuaries and national parks

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
 Powerpoint
 Case study
 Discussion
List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):
 nil
Lab/ Practicals details, if applicable:
List of Experiments:
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination
50% NA 50%
Theory Assessment (L&T):

3. Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
(50%) End Term Examination
(50%)
Components (Drop down) Team Assignment/
Project
Quiz/ MCQ Presentation Home
Assignment
Viva Attendance
Weightage (marks) 10 10 10 10 5 5 50
Understanding Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating
Course Learning
Outcomes
Assessment type/PSDA
 Student will be
to understand
the concept of
sustainable
tourism
development
 Student will be
able to explain
the techniques of
carrying
capacity
Student will be
to understand
the various
forms of
sustainability
 Student will be
able to identify
the role of
stakeholders in
promoting
sustainability
 Student will
be able to
demonstrate
the
knowledge
of wild life
sanctuaries
and
national
parks

Minor Project   
Home Assignment   
Quiz     
Presentation     
Viva-Voce     
Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment: Nil
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
( %)
End Term Examination
( %)
Components (Drop down
Weightage (%)

4. Text Reading:

References:
 Butler R.W. 1998 - sustainable tourism - looking backward in order & progress.
 In C M Hall & AA Lew (Eds) , Sustainable tourism – A geographical perspective:
 • Sharpley, R. (2000) Tourism & Sustainable Development
 • Exploring the theoretical divide.
 • Journal of Sustainable Development 8(i)pp 1-19
Additional Reading: nil
Any other Study Material: