Tropical and subtropical islands 1900-3FTS3-OG

Objectives of the course:
Social, economical, cultural, environmental etc. characteristics of tropical and subtropical islands.

Course contents:
Tropical and subtropical islands as a tourist destination.Islands genesis - its differentiation and influence on environment.Isolation as a factor in economical development and specialization.Case studies: main tourist attraction and its utilization (Canary Islands, Martinique, Guadalupe, Dominica, St. Lucia, Indian Ocean islands, Polynesia, Melanesia, etc.).

0.5 ECTS (15 hours) - hours in direct contact with the teacher, i.e. participation in classes, 0.5 ECTS (15 hours) - student's own contribution, including getting acquainted with the literature and preparation for passing.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student should be able to think, make a library query and analytically observe the world, looking for connections between its natural and social elements.

Course coordinators

Maciej Jędrusik

Learning outcomes

Students should know the specifics of nature, population, social, cultural and economic tropical and subtropical islands.

Assessment criteria

Credit (based on test results).
Final test. To be admitted to the test, you must attend at least one previous lecture.
It is not possible to do abandoned classes in a different form and at a different time.

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1900-3FTS3-OG in USOSweb