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GEG 215-001 Geography of Tourism Destinations

Email: acolosimo@monroecc.edu

Office: 8-436

Office Hours: M 12- 1 PM (9-134), Th 9:30-12:30 PM and F 12-1 PM and by appt.

Phone: 292-2421 or X2421 on campus

Faculty Webpage: http://web.monroecc.edu/acolosimo/

Course Description:

Geography of tourism destinations is the analysis of human leisure behavior and its socioeconomic impact, and includes the exploration of major tourism attractions and destinations on Earth. This survey course is presented through two major themes; thematic tourism geography and regional tourism geography. Topics include demand and resources for tourism, climate, transportation, spring break, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, "sin" and "lifestyle" tourism, Rochester’s tourism development, and an overview of major travel destinations across the globe.

Required Materials: Veregin, Howard, ed. 2005. Goode’s World Atlas. 21^{st ed. Rand McNally and Company.}

Suggested Materials: Boniface, B. and Cooper, C., 2004, World Destinations, Elsevier Publishing,

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should have a solid foundation by which to pursue further study in Travel and Tourism and/or the Liberal Arts. This foundation will consist of a familiarity and knowledge of fundamental terms, processes, patterns, concepts, and issues in Tourism Geography, with the ability to apply and evaluate this new knowledge in professional Travel and Tourism positions as well as throughout their lifetime.

At the end of this course, a student should be able to

Recognize political units, destinations, and physical features important to the tourism industry

Demonstrate familiarity with the latitude and longitude coordinate system using an atlas

Distinguish major push and pull factors affecting tourism flow

Categorize physical and cultural resources that affect tourism

Contrast advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport

Distinguish broad climate zones based on latitude, relief, and maritime influence

Design media summarizing pull factors of specific travel destinations

Develop a cohesive individualized vacation plan based on tourist typology

Assess the role of Rochester in local cultural, heritage, and special event tourism

Attendance and Class Behavior:

Three absences will result in the mailing of an attendance warning letter. Six absences may result in a student being withdrawn from the course.

Arriving late to class and/or leaving during the class is disruptive to the learning process. Arriving more than 15 minutes late will be considered an absence, and if you are consistent with these types of behavior, you may receive a warning and then may be withdrawn from the course.

It is the student’s responsibility to find out what is missed if they were absent. Your primary source for this is other students.

Disruptive, rude, impolite, or any other conduct viewed as to degrade the character of another person is unacceptable, and may result in permanent removal from the course.

Talking during class other than direct relevant contributions to the class topic will not be tolerated.

The use of cell phones is distracting to students and the instructor. It is a class requirement to turn off your cell phone before class begins. Any other behavior will result in your being asked to leave and being counted absent for the day.

Submission of any assignments via email will result in a 10% deduction in the grade awarded.

Academic Honesty: MCC’s academic honesty policy will be followed:

In the academic process, it is generally assumed that intellectual honesty

and integrity are basic responsibilities of the student…All students who are

involved…shall be considered equally guilty of the transgression

--- MCC College Catalog and Student Handbook

Therefore, cheating and/or plagiarism may result in disciplinary action.

Class Cancellation: Information on class cancellations is available daily on the web or through the telephone. Go to the MCC website: (www.monroecc.edu); click on "Quick Links" then click on "Class Cancellations." Additionally, class cancellation information is available by dialing 585.292.2066; press ‘1’ for the Brighton Campus and/or ‘2’ for the Damon City Campus. If possible, please use the web, as there could be delays in the voice recordings based on the number of cancellations.

Emergency Closings: If the College is closed due to inclement weather or some other emergency, all Rochester area radio and television stations will be notified no later than 5:30 AM. In addition, the college homepage on the MCC web site will display a message indicating the college is closed. Please do not call the College to avoid overloading the telephone lines.

Introduction to Geography

Tourism demand

Climate

Tourism resources

Transport for Tourism

Physical Geography and Tourism

Regional Tourism Geography

Final Exam on material covered after midterm!

Note: These topics are an approximation and will be adjusted if deemed necessary.

Important Dates: Location Exam 1 (Sep. 24)

Location Exam 2 (Oct 3)

Winter Break Poster due (Oct 10)

Location Exam 3 (Oct. 15)

Location Exam 4 (Nov. 5)

Last Day to Withdraw (Nov. 22)

Thanksgiving Break (Nov 27- 30)

Location Exam 5 (Nov. 19)

Vacation Paper due (Dec. 5)

Last day of classes: Dec. 12

Possible Points

Location Exam 1 50 points

Location Exam 2 50 points

Location Exam 3 50 points

Location Exam 4 50 points

Location Exam 5 50 points

Winter Break Poster 50 points

Staycation Project 25 points

Vacation Paper 50 points

Lecture Exam 1 100 points

Total possible points: 575 points

Grading Scale:

Make Up Policy: Any exam missed due to an excused absence may be completed at the instructor’s discretion. It will be the student’s responsibility to schedule a make-up date with your professor within 48 hours of the exam being given.

*Spring Break Posters and Vacation Paper grades will be reduced by 25 points each scheduled class day the assignment is late.

Extra Credit Policy: Extra credit is a privilege, not a right. A student must prove that he or she is making every attempt to succeed by attending class. Therefore, students that receive an attendance warning letter will be ineligible for extra credit.

Learning Centers: MCC as a number of Learning Centers at its Brighton Campus (e.g. Accounting, Math, Nursing, Psychology, Writing, Electronic Learning Center, etc.) and at the Damon City Campus (Integrated Learning Center). Learning centers are staffed with instructional personnel and may be equipped with computers to assist students. It is recommended tat students use these Learning Centers to get additional assistance with concepts learned in the classroom. A brochure with details on Learning Centers is available at the Brighton campus in the Learning Center (11-106), at the Damon City Campus in the Integrated Learning Center (4-130) or in the Student Services Office (5th floor).

The College provides appropriate accommodations for students who have documented disabilities, which limit major activities, such as visual or hearing impairment, orthopedic or mobility problems, emotional problems, chronic health problems, and learning disabilities. Services may include specialized placement testing, early registration, sign language, note takers, special testing arrangements, etc. Students who request accommodations must indicate on their college applications that they have a disability or be able to document any disability for which the College provides assistance. Other sources for assistance include Student Services and the Counseling Office. See your student handbook for the complete set of guidelines.

Course Questions/Issues: Relevant questions or comments are encouraged during class. As with ay course, if you have questions and/or issues please feel free to contact your instructor.