Sustainable Travel and Tourism - Semester 1
UC A-G approved Sustainable Travel and Tourism - Semester 1 course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
Section GUC A‑G Requirement
College-Preparatory Elective — 1 year required
Must be chosen from additional courses in categories A–F (beyond the minimum requirements) OR from other UC-approved college-preparatory electives, including computer science, business, statistics, and interdisciplinary STEM courses.
Why This Matters for College Admission
G electives are where students develop depth and signal academic passion. AI, cybersecurity, data science, and entrepreneurship courses are highly competitive differentiators for tech-oriented admissions profiles.
What You'll Learn
Apply environmental science principles to real-world sustainability challenges
Analyze ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, and biodiversity
Evaluate human impacts on climate, land use, water, and energy systems
Design evidence-based environmental solutions using scientific methodology
Interpret data from field studies, remote sensing, and laboratory investigations
Prepare for the AP Environmental Science exam
Course Structure
Foundations & Context
- Core vocabulary and concepts
- Skill baseline assessment
Core Content
- Primary content delivery
- Applied practice activities
Application & Synthesis
- Real-world application
- Final project or exam prep
Lectures & Reviews
Curated YouTube videos for Sustainable Travel and Tourism - Semester 1Hand-picked from credible educators — AP teachers, university lectures, and Khan Academy. Click a thumbnail to play in place; cookies are blocked until you click.
Tourism Fundamentals: Concepts to Practice – Module 1: Defining Tourism
Open on YouTubePromoting Sustainable Tourism - An Introduction to GW's International Institute of Tourism Studies
Open on YouTubeEconomic Perspectives of Tourism in the Era of Industry 5.0
Open on YouTubeSustainable Tourism Destination Management eCornell Course Promo
Open on YouTubePrerequisites & Requirements
Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12; no prerequisites required
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.