TO3032 - Tourism Transport and Technology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Last date for enrolment 10 June 2005.

This subject acquaints students with international and sub-regional transport modes, networks and patterns, passenger flows and regulation. There is a strong focus on aviation, airports, cruise shipping and surface transport. It also explores the roles of the Internet, reservations systems and emerging technologies in the tourism industry. This subject includes a field trip component.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• explore the role of various transport providers in the tourism industry;
• recognise the importance and application of technology for tourism;
• understand the structure, nature and operation of global transportation.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	At least 3 units of level 1 tourism subjects or permission of subject coordinator
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	TO3029 and TO5029 and TO5032 and TO6029 and TO6032

Availabilities
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 21-Jul-2006
Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2006 to 20-Jul-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc146845.
Contact hours:	26 hours 7 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 21-Jul-2006
Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2006 to 20-Jul-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc146845.
Contact hours:	26 hours 7 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.