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TSM145Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Geography Of Tourism

This course introduces the geography of tourism, focusing on Nigeria. It explores Nigeria's biodiversity, including landscapes, environment, and ecology, alongside its geographical features, ecological varieties, and environmental concerns. The course also examines the relationship between seasonality and tourist destinations, the importance of maps and charts for tourism professionals, and Nigeria's climate, vegetation, and modes of transport. It further covers site evaluation, visitor monitoring, and control, providing a comprehensive understanding of tourism geography in Nigeria.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Geography of TourismNigeriaBiodiversitySeasonalityMap Reading

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nigeria's Biodiversity

2

Seasonality and Destinations

3

Map and Chart Work

4

Climate of Nigeria

5

Modes of Transport in Nigeria

6

Site Evaluation

7

Visitor Monitoring and Control

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Tourism Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Travel Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Park Ranger

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tour Guide

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hotel Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTourismEnvironmental ConservationTransportation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Nigeria's Biodiversity (Landscape, Environment and Ecology)

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to geography and tourism in Nigeria.
  • •Study Nigeria's location, physical features, and climatic characteristics.
  • •Understand the importance of rivers and environmental concerns.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Seasonality and Destinations

3 study hours
  • •Examine the relationship between climate, destination, and tourism.
  • •Study the concept of seasonality in relation to tourism.
  • •Learn about the measurement of seasonality and its impact on employment.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Map and Chart Work

3 study hours
  • •Understand the relevance of maps and charts in tourism.
  • •Learn about map language and terminology, including scale, symbols, and geographic grids.
  • •Practice map reading and identify different types of charts.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Nigeria: Location and Size, Neighbours & Boundaries

3 study hours
  • •Study Nigeria's location, size, neighbors, and boundaries.
  • •Understand the importance of Nigeria's size and its relationship with neighboring countries.
  • •Examine the implications of these relationships for crime and security.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Nigeria: Relief and Drainage

3 study hours
  • •Describe the relief and drainage patterns of Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the economic importance of Nigeria's drainage.
  • •Show the relationship between smuggling activities and drainage along the coast.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Climate of Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Describe the winds which prevail over Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the variability of rainfall and the occurrence of drought in Nigeria.
  • •Relate these characteristics to the pattern of agriculture and food security.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Nigeria Vegetation

3 study hours
  • •Draw a map of Nigeria showing the main vegetation belts.
  • •Describe the main characteristics of these vegetation belts.
  • •Discuss the importance of vegetation to the country's economy.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Modes of Transport in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Learn the stages of development of various modes of transport.
  • •Identify the different modes of transport.
  • •Appreciate the importance of transport in the promotion of tourism.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Demand for Recreation I

3 study hours
  • •Study land use for recreation.
  • •Understand the economist's concept of land use.
  • •Learn how land is best managed for the purpose of tourism.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Demand for Recreation II (Market Research)

3 study hours
  • •Learn about market research.
  • •Understand consumer orientation.
  • •Study the marketing plan.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Site Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Understand land value.
  • •Study accessibility.
  • •Learn about annual physical capacity.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Visitor and Site Monitoring and Control

3 study hours
  • •Study control.
  • •Understand monitoring.
  • •Learn about visitor and site monitoring and control.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all course materials.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
  • •Work on TMAs.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice map reading skills using various Nigerian geographical maps.

3

Review the different types of vegetation and their locations in Nigeria.

4

Study the impact of climate on tourism and agriculture in different regions.

5

Apply site evaluation techniques to hypothetical tourism locations.

6

Develop marketing strategies for different types of tourism destinations.

7

Practice answering essay questions on the economic and environmental impacts of tourism.

8

Create concept maps linking climate, vegetation, and agricultural zones to tourism potential.

9

Review all TMAs and feedback from your tutor to identify areas needing improvement.

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