TDC100 - Destinations for Canadian Travellers

Subject Title
Destinations for Canadian Travellers

Subject Description
This course begins with a study of the basic concepts of physical geography, time zones, city and airport codes, and elapsed flying times. Students will develop skills in map work and will learn how to analyze a destination. This process will help them build a reference through completion of the study guide and other assignments. There follows a review of several of the most popular tourist destinations for Canadians. The particular areas covered are Canada, the United States, the Caribbean Mexico, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Western Europe and Mediterranean Europe.

Credit Status
One credit towards the Tourism and Travel Diploma Program and the Tourism-Travel Operations Certificate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Correctly use the vocabulary of tourism-related geography in written and verbal communication.
2. Define various geographic terms, identify time zones and interpret maps using map keys.
3. Calculate elapsed flying time between given destinations.
4. Locate and describe the earth's physical features, and climatic regions.
5. Encode and decode major city/airports worldwide.
6. Identify and describe the major destinations of interest to Canadians, their capitals, principle airports, cultures, attractions and tourist facilities.
7. Produce brief research papers which analyze major destination areas.
8. Use correct business etiquette and adhere to professional standards of dress, hygiene and grooming.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.