Nature tourism in legally protected areas Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Nature tourism in legally protected areas
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-015
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Nature tourism in legally protected areas focuses on the analysis of opportunities and challenges related to the development of nature tourism in areas under legal protection, such as national parks, nature reserves, Natura 2000 areas or geoparks. During the course, students will become familiar with the principles of functioning of protected areas, legal regulations regarding nature tourism and methods of sustainable management of tourist traffic. The subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and organize nature tourism in protected areas, while respecting the principles of nature conservation and sustainable development. The main objective of the subject is to familiarize students with the principles of functioning of protected areas and legal regulations regarding nature tourism, to develop skills in planning and organizing nature tourism in protected areas, taking into account the principles of nature conservation and sustainable development, and to prepare students to identify and solve problems related to tourist traffic in protected areas.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
knows and understands the principles of functioning of protected areas and legal regulations regarding nature tourism [W2-TZ-S1-015_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of nature tourism on the natural environment and the principles of sustainable management of tourism in protected areas [W2-TZ-S1-015_2]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
knows the methods of planning and organizing nature tourism in protected areas, taking into account the principles of nature conservation and sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-015_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to plan and organize nature tourism in protected areas, respecting the principles of nature conservation and sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-015_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to identify and solve problems related to tourist traffic in protected areas [W2-TZ-S1-015_5]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for sustainable management of tourism in protected areas [W2-TZ-S1-015_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of nature tourism on the natural environment and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-015_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
understands the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-015_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
s ready to promote and implement the principles of sustainable development in his/her future professional work [W2-TZ-S1-015_9]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-015_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TZ-S1-015_1 W2-TZ-S1-015_2 W2-TZ-S1-015_4 W2-TZ-S1-015_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-015_fs_2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-015_3 W2-TZ-S1-015_6 W2-TZ-S1-015_7 W2-TZ-S1-015_8 W2-TZ-S1-015_9
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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