Geography Of Tourism
- Agricultural Sciences
- 100 level
- 158 pages
- 11 units
This course explores the geography of tourism, focusing on Nigeria's diverse landscapes, ecological varieties, and environmental concerns. It examines the relationship between seasonality and destinations, the importance of maps and charts for tourism professionals, and Nigeria's geographical features. Students will learn about climate, vegetation, modes of transport, and the demand for recreation, equipping them with essential knowledge for the tourism industry.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HCM145, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HCM145 · UNIT 2: SEASONALITY AND DESTINATIONS
The lowlands separate the highland areas and include the coastal plains and the Niger Delta, the valleys of the rivers Niger and Benue, the valley of the Sokoto River, and the low plain in Borno State near Lake Chad.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the geographical features, ecological varieties, and environmental concerns in Nigeria.
- Analyze the relationship between seasonality and destinations.
- Apply map and chart reading skills for tourism planning.
- Evaluate the impact of climate and vegetation on tourism.
- Assess the modes of transport in Nigeria and their role in tourism.
- Apply site evaluation techniques for recreational land management.
What it prepares you for
- Tourism Officer
- Tour Guide
- Travel Agent
- Park Ranger
- Conservation Officer
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Conservation
- Environmental Management
- Transportation
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 5: Nigeria: Relief and Drainage
Requires understanding of complex geographical and ecological concepts, including relief regions, drainage systems, and biodiversity.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Site Evaluation
Requires integrating ecological, economic, and perceptual factors to determine optimal site management strategies.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Nigeria's Biodiversity (Landscape, Environment and Ecology) · 3 hours
Study Nigeria's location, physical features, and climatic characteristics.. Examine the ecological variety, including vegetation, soil, forestry, and minerals.. Understand environmental concerns related to tourism in Nigeria..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Seasonality and Destinations · 3 hours
Explore the relationship between climate, destinations, and tourism.. Understand the concept of seasonality in tourism.. Learn about the measurement of seasonality and its impact on destinations and employment..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Map and Chart Work · 3 hours
Study the relevance of maps and charts in tourism.. Identify different types of maps and charts.. Discuss map language and terminology, including scale, symbols, and geographic grids..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Nigeria's Location · 3 hours
Examine Nigeria's location, size, neighbors, and boundaries.. Understand the implications of these factors for crime and security.. Describe Nigeria's relationship with its immediate neighbors..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Nigeria: Relief and Drainage · 3 hours
Study Nigeria's relief and drainage patterns.. Discuss the economic importance of Nigeria's rivers.. Understand the problems associated with Nigeria's rivers and coastal creeks..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Climate of Nigeria · 3 hours
Study the elements of climate, including temperature, pressure, and winds.. Understand the seasonal distribution of rainfall and its impact on agriculture.. Examine the causes and effects of destructive thunderstorms and flood disasters..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Nigeria Vegetation · 3 hours
Explore Nigeria's vegetation cover and vegetal resources.. Understand the causes and consequences of deforestation.. Discuss forest conservation efforts..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Modes of Transport in Nigeria · 3 hours
Examine the historical development, characteristics, and organization of rail transport.. Analyze traffic patterns and trends in rail transport.. Discuss the prospects for rail transport in Nigeria..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Demand for Recreation I · 3 hours
Study the historical development and structure of road transport.. Understand the role of road transport in Nigeria's development.. Analyze the demand for recreation and its relationship to land use..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Demand for Recreation II · 3 hours
Explore market research techniques for understanding demand for recreation.. Understand consumer orientation and participatory research.. Learn about selective marketing approaches and the development of a marketing plan..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 1: Site Evaluation · 3 hours
Understand the importance of land value, accessibility, and carrying capacity in site evaluation.. Learn how to assess annual physical capacity and ecological capacity.. Apply site evaluation techniques to determine the potential of recreational sites..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 2: Visitor and Site Monitoring and Control · 3 hours
Understand the importance of visitor and site monitoring and control.. Learn techniques for controlling visitor behavior and protecting site resources.. Apply monitoring methods to assess the effectiveness of management strategies..
- Week 13Module 3:
Final Revision and Assignments · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the geographical features of Nigeria from Unit 1, focusing on relief regions and drainage systems.
- Create concept maps linking Units 2-5, emphasizing the relationship between seasonality, destinations, and map usage.
- Practice interpreting different types of maps and charts from Unit 3, focusing on scale and symbols.
- Summarize the key climatic characteristics of Nigeria from Module 2, Unit 1, and their impact on tourism.
- Compare and contrast the different modes of transport in Nigeria from Module 2, Unit 3, and their implications for tourism.
- Analyze case studies related to demand for recreation from Module 2, Units 4 and 5, and their marketing strategies.
- Apply site evaluation techniques from Module 3, Unit 1, focusing on land value, accessibility, and carrying capacity.
- Review visitor and site monitoring and control methods from Module 3, Unit 2, and their effectiveness.
- Create flashcards for key terms and concepts from each unit to aid memorization.
- Practice answering past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HCM145 about?
This course explores the geography of tourism, focusing on Nigeria's diverse landscapes, ecological varieties, and environmental concerns. It examines the relationship between seasonality and destinations, the importance of maps and charts for tourism professionals, and Nigeria's geographical features. Students will learn about climate, vegetation, modes of transport, and the demand for recreation, equipping them with essential knowledge for the tourism industry.
How many units does HCM145 have?
HCM145, Geography Of Tourism, has 11 units across 3 modules, over 158 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is HCM145 hard?
HCM145 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does HCM145 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is HCM145 assessed?
HCM145 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HCM145?
Tourism Officer, Tour Guide, Travel Agent, Park Ranger and Conservation Officer.