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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India which seeks to remove the bridge of the digital divide for students who remained untouched by the digital revolution.

Geography is fundamental to the study of tourism because tourism is geographical in nature.

The course in Geography of tourism follows a systematic approach that enables candidates towards their desired goal in Tourism. This course caters candidates with timely progress and makes them stand out in the field of tourism and services. This course helps people earn and socialize through tourism activities. The lessons are designed by remarkable instructors having great knowledge. Effective video lectures and timely self assessment programmes are provided ensuring proper knowledge.

The Highlights

Designed by experienced instructors
Guided by PROF. A. BALASUBRAMANIAN
The course duration of 12 weeks
Flexible Learning programme
Education through Four Quadrant Approach
Certificate is given by Swayam

Programme Offerings

assignments
instructor led classes
quizzes
Video learning
E-learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Mysore University

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates will be provided with a government certificate after successful completion of this course. Assessment/Assignment marks will be considered for Internal Marks and will carry 30 percent for overall Result. End Term Exam- will carry 70 percent of overall Result.

To be eligible for certificate and credit transfer, students must obtain 40% marks in in-course assessment and 40% marks in end-term proctored exam separately.

What you will learn

Knowledge of tourism

After completing this course in GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM by SWAYAM, students will get the following benefits-

Knowledge about various aspects of Tourism Geography
Knowledge about National, International and Local Tourism
Acquire skills to fulfil their demands

Who it is for

GeographerTourism Manager

The Geography of Tourism course by SWAYAM is a versatile course catering to the needs of various individuals.

The course is recommended for the following:

Under Graduates who are interested in making a career in the field of tourism.
Aspirants who want to explore the world of tourism.

Admission Details

The procedure to enrol in the course of the Geography of tourism by SWAYAM is very simple.

Below are the steps that you have to follow-

Step 1: Visit the homepage of the course-https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/ and click on SIGN-IN/ REGISTER

Step 2: Enter your username and password and after verification, your account will be created.

Step 3: Now select the course Geography of tourism.

Step 4: Fill the course duration and category.

Step 5: Now you can access the course.

The Syllabus

Introduction to Geography
Geography and Tourism
Geography of Travel
Classification of Resources

Conservation of Biodiversity
Tourism in Africa – Introduction: Part – I
Tourism in Africa – Introduction: Part – II
Tourism Attractions in Singapore and Indonesia

Tourism Attractions in Thailand and Malaysia
Tourism in Gulf Countries: Part I
Tourism in Gulf countries Part - II
Tourism in South East Asia: Part – I

Tourism in South East Asia: Part – II
Tourist attractions and activities in Egypt, Kenya and Uganda
Tourist attractions in South Africa and emerging Tourist Destinations in Africa
North America

Central & South America
Europe
Africa
Asia

Australia
New Zealand
Antarctica

Cultural Geography
Outline of Urban Geography
Island Biogeography

Tourism in India - Arunachal Pradesh
Tourism in India - Assam
Tourism in India - Goa

Geography of Kerala
Geography of Goa
Geography of Karnataka
Geography of Gujarat

Geography of Odisha
Sustainable Development
Geography of Himachal Pradesh

Geography of Madhya Pradesh
Geography of Tamil Nadu
Geography of Puducherry
Career in Geography

Instructors

Mysore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the benefit of learning this course from SWAYAM?

SWAYAM is a programme which is initiated by the Government of India and is designed to achieve access, equity and quality of Education Policy.

2: Is this course free of cost?

This course is available for free for the learners, however, candidates wanting a SWAYAM certificate have to register for final proctored exams that are chargeable and should be attended in-person at designated centres on specified dates.

3: What are the instructors like?

All the courses are interactive, prepared by the best teachers in the country and are available, free of cost to any learner. More than 1,000 specially chosen faculty and teachers from across the country have participated in preparing these courses.

4: Is this certificate valid?

As mentioned, this course is provided by the Government of India ensuring the nationwide validation of this certification.