Travel Tourism
Department of Travel & Tourism
Course Offered: B.Sc.(Physical Science)
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This course helps to learn basic ICT skills and Computation skills.
Computer Science itself aids every other subject in one form or another. You gain a wide range of skills when studying computer science. Technical skills such as programming, and non-technical skills such as problem-solving and leadership, are amongst some of them. We live in a time where technology plays an important role in many aspects of life, and so the many skills provided with this degree are in high demand.
In computer science, your study will involve core subjects, such as the basic programming, databases, data structures and the principles of computer hardware – plus more.
Having a good grasp in mathematics will also prove to be beneficial for students taking computer science as one of their subjects.
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Mr. Surender Kumar | Assistant Professor | View |
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (ANNUAL) BATTM
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs & PSOs) 2021-2024
On successful completion of B.A. Tourism and Travel Management programthe students are expected to:
- Analyze the various components of Tourism and to describe how they coincide each other.
- Develop leadership skills and to provide necessary Managerial, Communicative, IT, product and Resource skills to effectively handle Tourism activities.
- Mould career paths and equip students to face professional challenges.
- Be able to target and position the tourism resources
- Ability to develop understanding and analyzing skills
- Exposed to the modern technology
- Develops interpersonal communication
- Inculcates teamwork and networking culture
- Developing ethical understanding in all learning and deliverables
- Thrive towards sustainability
- Recognize about employment opportunities
- Comprehend the necessity of being proactive to society
- Understand the need of continuous learning
- Socially responsible
- Entrepreneurial excellence
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
After the successful completion of B.A. Tourism and Travel Management program, the
students are expected to:
- Understand multi-form character of travel and tourism business.
- Explain the diverse nature of tourism, including culture and place, global/local perspectives
- To offer wide exposure to the students to handle issues in tourism related businesses professionally.
- To bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge of the students by adopting innovative teaching pedagogy.
- To sharpen soft and hard skills among the students for being better professionals.
- To promote entrepreneurial skills among students, for promoting a better ecosystem of business.
- Analyze, understand, and innovate the deliverables of tourism sector
- Create competitive edge to destinations through managerial skills
- Acquire entrepreneurial skill sets
- Possess vibrant interpersonal qualities
- Possess learning acumen
Course name: Introduction of Travel and Tourism Management
Course Code –TTMC-101
No. of instructional hours: 6 per week (Total 90 hrs.)
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objectives: The main objectives of the course will be to
- Study the fundamental concept of tourism.
- Understand nature and types of tourism.
- Infer the root cause for motivation of travel.
- Gain the knowledge about various linkages in tourism industry.
- To have in-depth knowledge of Geographical regions of India and nature of tourism in each geographical area.
- Knowledge of locations of main tourism destinations of the world along with city codes.
Course Outcomes: The main course outcomes will be to
- Find and understand the basic concept of tourism industry
- Understand the various elements of Tourism.
- Understand the historical background of travel and tourism through the years
- Identify the various motivational concept of tourism industry.
- Distinguish the difference between domestic and internal tourism
- Evaluate the socio economic, cultural, and environmental impact of tourism industry.
- Imagine the scope of the tourism industry
- Familiarizing student with the fundamental concept, growth and development of tourism.
- Realize the potential of tourism industry in India and world.
- Study the system, elements and motivational factors of tourism.
- Familiarize with travel formalities and documents required for international travel.
- Understand the importance of tourism geography of India and Knowledge of locations of main tourism destinations of the world along with city codes
Suggested reading:
Tourism Development Principles & Practices – A.K. Shastri.
Basics of Tourism – K.K .Kamra, Mohinder Chand.
Dynamics of Modern tourism – Ratandeep Singh.
Tourism Dimensions – S.P. Tewari.
Geography of Travel and Tourism- Lloyd E. Hudman& Richard H. Jackson.
A history of the world in twelve maps –Jerry Brotton.
Atlas of world history –Patrick K. O’Brian.
Encyclopaedia of Tourism.
Course outcomes
Course name: Tourism Resources of India
Course Code –TTMC-102
No. of instructional hours: 6 per week (Total 90 hrs.)
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objectives: The main objectives of the course will be to
- Study the fundamental concept of tourism resources of India.
- The students will understand the concepts, classification, and nature of tourism resources.
- The students will understand the natural, cultural and religious heritage of the country and festivals of India.
- They will come to know how tourism and conservation can go hand in hand.
- They will come to know about UNESCO world heritage sites and national parks of India.
- Understand meaning, importance and specialities of regional cuisines of India.
Course Outcomes: The main course outcomes will be to
- Find and understand the basic concept of tourism industry
- Understand the various elements of Tourism.
- Understand the historical background of travel and tourism through the years
- Identify the various motivational concept of tourism industry.
- Distinguish the difference between domestic and internal tourism
- Evaluate the socio economic, cultural, and environmental impact of tourism industry.
- Imagine the scope of the tourism industry
- Familiarizing student with the fundamental concept, growth and development of tourism.
- Realize the potential of tourism industry in India and world.
- Study the system, elements and motivational factors of tourism.
- Familiarize with travel formalities and documents required for international travel.
- Understand the importance of tourism geography of India and Knowledge of locations of main tourism destinations of the world along with city codes
Suggested reading:
Wildlife Tourism- David Newsome, Ross Kingston Dowling & Susan A. Moore.
Ecology, Wildlife and Tourism Development: Principles, Practices and Strategies- A.K. Raina.
Handbook of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves in India- S.S. Negi.
Water-based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences- Gayle Jennings.
Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 1,2- Manohar Sajnani.
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Two students of the department got 3rd position in 9th NATIONAL TOURISM QUIZ (SEPT 2022) organised by SCHOOL OF TOURISM, TRAVEL $ HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, DHARAMSHALA.
Leadership Development Camp (5 DAYS AT MANALI)
MoUs signed
