NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 農林生態旅遊(3107)
(Eng.) Agro-Eco Tourism
Offering Dept International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHAO,KUO-JUNG ect.
Department International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description This course will help students understand the practical elements of designing agro-ecotourism packages based on instructions, experience sharing, and practicum. During the practicum, students will be in charge of hosting international guests to understand agriculture, ecology, and culture in Taiwan and work together to develop a creative agro-ecotourism package that is attractive to international guests. The course focuses on ecotourism schedule planning, guiding material designing, agroecotourism interpretation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
To understand the concepts of agro-ecotourism and to be able to design and guide an agro-ecotourism package.
1.Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture
4.Using English as the means for communication
5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship
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topic Discussion/Production
Visit
Practicum
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Duty Assignment
Week 3 Experience sharing (e.g., tips and recommendation)
*Dr. Chao and 112-2 cohorts (Tentative)
Week 4 Practicum I: Background of Wu-feng district and its agricultural activity

*In-class activity: discussing project outline (Tentative)
Week 5 Practicum II: Environmental characteristics and biodiversity of Wu-fend rice paddy
Week 6 Agro-ecotourism: Concepts and case studies
*Dr. Hsieh (Tentative)
Week 7 Spring Break (Holiday)
Week 8 Project Proposal Design (I)
Week 9 Project Proposal Design (II)
Week 10 Logistic I
Week 11 Logistic II
Week 12 Guiding Materials Design and Preparation

*In-class exercise: mini-video v.1
Week 13 Project Implemetation (I)

*Hosting international guests
Week 14 Project Implemetation (II)

*Hosting international guests
Week 15 Post-project Report Development

*Finalizing mini-video
Week 16 Projec Feedback

* Dr. Hsieh, Dr. Chao, and Dr. Chen
Week 17 Self-learning Week

Project Implemetation (III) on Week 13
Week 18 Self-learning Week

Project Implemetation (IV) on Week 14
Evaluation
(1) Practicum: 10%; (2) Agro-ecotourism project proposal :15%; (3) Agro-ecotourism project implementation: 35%; (4) Agro-ecotourism mini video (group): 15%; (5) Post-project assessment and feedback (Individual): 15%; (6) Attendance: 10%.
Textbook & other References
Class materials will be provided via NCHU iLeaning.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
NCHU iLearning Portal (https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/ )
Office Hours
By appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
02.Zero Hunger   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   12.Responsible Consumption   17.Partnerships for the Goalsinclude experience courses:Y
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