SYLLABUS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Name of Course: TECHNOLOGY IN TOURISM

2. Course Code: DHC 2313
3. (a) Subject matter expert: 1) Aqidatul Rafikah Diana Wan Bakar
2) Nurfazlin Hj Yusof
3) Haminih Mariati Warimin
4) Mohd Raziman Abdullah
5) Mohamad Nuruhisyam Mahdi
(b) Names of academic staff: 1)
2)
3)
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:
This course exposes students to the profile, on new technologies having the effect of changing the ways in how tourists are looking for information. Students will be able to develop
website for tourism purposes and demonstrate various information and communication technologies in tourism industry.
5. Semester and Year offered: Year I Semester II

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6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT):

Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester

Lecture 11
Guided learning Practical 28
Student centered learning activities 3
Preparation for assignments/projects 56
Self learning Independent study/revision 11
Preparation for assessment 5.5
Continuous assessments 1.5
Formal assessments
Final examination sitting 4
Total SLT 120

7. Credit Value: 3 credits

8. Prerequisite (if any): NONE
9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the introduction to technology in tourism (C2, PLO2)

CLO2 Present the impact of information technology in tourism industry (P2, PLO3)

CLO3 Create tourism information website for tourism purposes (A3, PLO7)

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10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience and internship):

Related PLO Transferable Skills T&L Strategy Assessment Strategy

Lectures & Student Centered Amali:
Kemahiran Psikomotor/
PLO2 Learning Activities 1. Bengkel
Teknik
2. Amali
Lectures, Case Study & Practical Hasil Bertulis:
1. Kajian Kes
Kemahiran Penyelesaian
2. Esei
PLO3 Masalah, Pemikiran Kritikal
& Pendekatan Saintifik
Pembentangan:
1. Pembentangan
Pembelajaran Sepanjang Guided Project Tugasan:
PLO7 Hayat & Pengurusan 1. Folio
Maklumat 2. Projek
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO Method of delivery Method of assessment KPI

Lectures & Student Amali: 50% obtain
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Centered Learning 1. Bengkel
CLO1 Grade C and
introduction to technology in tourism (C2, PLO2) Activities 2. Amali above
Lectures, Case Study & Hasil Bertulis: 50% obtain
Practical 1. Kajian Kes Grade C and
Present the impact of information technology in tourism 2. Esei above
CLO2
industry (P2, PLO3)
Pembentangan:
1. Pembentangan
Guided Project Tugasan: 50% obtain
Create tourism information website for tourism purposes 1. Folio
CLO3 Grade C and
(A3, PLO7)
2. Projek above

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12. Course Synopsis:
Technology in tourism exposes the students on new technologies having the effect of changing the ways in how tourists are looking for information and purchase travel goods and
service. Students will be able to develop website for tourism purposes and demonstrate various information and communication technologies in tourism industry.

13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc):

Lecture, Practical, Student Centred Learning

14. Assessment Methods and Types:

Test, Assignment, Final Examination, and Practical Examination

Course Evaluation:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination (Theory) 10%
Final Examination (Practical) 30%
Total 100%

15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4

X

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16 Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

PLO 1

PLO 2

PLO 3

PLO 4

PLO 5

PLO 6

PLO 7

PLO 8

PLO 9
Course Los / Program LOs

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the introduction to technology in tourism √

Present the impact of information technology in tourism industry √
Create tourism information website for tourism purposes √

17. Content outline of the course and the SLT per topic:

SLT (Hours)

Formal
Face-To-Face Non Face-To-Face
Assessment
Total
Week Topics
Preparation Contin Final SLT
Independent Preparation
Theory For uous Exa
Tutorial Practical Study/ For
+ SCL Assignments Asses mina
Revision Assessment
/ Projects sment tion
1. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY IN
TOURISM

1.1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding

computing evolution and technology
1-4 4 4 4 4 2 4 2 120
1.1.1 Discuss the relation between
technology and tourism industry

1.1.2 Identify the information

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 technology tools in tourism

marketing
1.2 Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of information technology
applications in tourism activities Explain
global tourism development
1.2.1 Explain the role of ICTs in tourism
activities.
1.2.2 Discuss information technology
applications for tourism suppliers
a. Airlines
b. Hotels
c. Tour operators

d. Rail companies

e. Car rentals

f. Cruise

1.1.3 Discuss information technology

applications for intermediaries
1.1.4 Discuss information technology
applications for event activities

2. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY IN TOURISM INDUSTRY
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding
the impact of information technology in
tourism
5-12 2.1.1 Discuss the impact on online travel 4 4 4 4
2.1.2 Discuss the impact on e-marketing
2.1.3 Discuss the impact on social
marketing
2.1.4 Discuss the impact on security in
travel industry
3. DEVELOP BLOG/ WEBSITE FOR TOURISM
13-14 4 4 4 4
PURPOSE

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 3.1 Prepare blog / website
3.1.1 Designing and planning web pages.
3.1.2 Creating webpages.
3.1.3 Formatting web pages with style
sheets graphics.
3.2 Present website / blog
3.2.1 Prepare web site presentation.
3.2.2 Present the website.
28 28 32 24 2 4 2 120
Total SLT 120
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 3

18. Main and additional references supporting the course:

MAIN REFERENCES:

1. C. Woldat ( 2010 ). " Asas Kemahiran Pelancongan ", Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur,
2. Charles R.Goeldner, J.R. Brent Ritchie (2006). “Tourism principles, Practices, Philosophies”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.

EXTRA REFERENCES:

1. Kurikulum Standard Kolej Vokasional (KSKV) 2016 , Diploma Pelancongan (HPC) , Pengurusan Akademik, Unit Vokasional, BPTV KPM

19. Other additional information: -

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