First Term Course Credits
Required: 9.00
- CMNS 154 Communications in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism 3.00
- TOUR 111 Tourism Introduction: Theory and Practice 3.00
- TOUR 205 Tourism Sales 3.00
Credits 9.00
Second Term Course Credits
Required: 9.00
- TOUR 104 Marine Tourism and Interpretation 3.00
- TOUR 136 Professional Dive Practicum 3.00
- TOUR 208 Risk Management for Tourism and Outdoor Recreation 3.00
Credits 9.00
Dive Certificates/Credentials Course Credits
Required: 0.00
Diving Emergency Mgmt Provider
Gas Blender-Dive Sci & Tech
Emergency First Response
Emerg 1st Rsp-Instruct/Child
Advanced Diver
Rescue Diver
Divemaster
Deep Diver
Night Diver
Enriched Air Diver
Underwater Navigator
Open Water Dive Course
Equipment Specialist
Project Aware Fish Iden
Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Master Scuba Diver Prep
Underwater Photographer
Dry Suit Diver
Instructor Development Course
Pleasure Craft Operation (optional)
Credits 0.00
Total Program Credits 18.00
CMNS 154
Communications in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
3.00 credits (4,0,0) hrs 15 wks
This writing for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management course covers reports, memoranda, press releases, articles, briefs and proposals.
Note: This course is restricted to WLP and REC program students.
TOUR 104
Marine Tourism and Interpretation
3.00 credits (6,0,0) hrs 10 wks
The objective of this course is to enable students to develop an awareness and understanding of the marine near-shore environment. The content will focus on learning about marine resources within the context of tourism development and responsible stewardship by user groups within the marine tourism field.
TOUR 111
Tourism Introduction: Theory and Practice
3.00 credits (4,0,0) hrs 15 wks
An introduction to the key concepts, language, and issues facing the tourism industry. Trends, market profiles and demographic factors, key industry sectors, tourism geography and key regional products in B.C., tourism's role in community development, social impacts of tourism, transportation, communication, and legal issues in tourism.
TOUR 136
Professional Dive Practicum
3.00 credits (0,0,35) hrs 04 wks
Prerequisite: CMNS 154, REC 149, TOUR 104 and a cumulative GPA of 2.50
The Scuba Dive practicum aims to provide work experience in the recreation dive industry. It is designed to complement the theoretical and practical components of the program, and to be of value to students in obtaining future employment.
TOUR 205
Tourism Sales
3.00 credits (6,0,0) hrs 10 wks
Prerequisite: TOUR 112
This course explores the development of a personal selling philosophy for those active in the tourism and hospitality industry. Topics covered include selling techniques, communication strategies, human motivation, marketing mix, and verbal and non-verbal skills.
TOUR 208
Risk Management for Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
3.00 credits (5.45,0,0) hrs 11 wks
This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of risk management and legal liability as it applies to the tourism industry. Students will be introduced to areas of risk, methods of identifying risk, and risk management systems. They will learn about important challenges facing tourism operations. Students will be familiarized with methods of reducing risk. They will also be introduced to the rights and liabilities of different parties relative to their relationships within the tourism industry.
