Fundamentals of Geography Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Fundamentals of Geography
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-003
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
To know the diversity of the geographical environment and the nature and dynamics of the processes taking place in it. To identify the basic elements of the natural environment and to understand the interrelationships between them together with knowledge of the role of humans in transforming the environment. An important aspect is to systematise knowledge of the essential elements of the Earth's natural system and to apply the terminology of physical geography.
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]
appropriately selects and applies research methods and tools in the sciences covering the foundations of geography independently carries out observations and measurements in the field or laboratory and applies statistical and computer techniques to describe phenomena and analyse data [U01]
 U03 [4/5]
knows and characterises the basic natural phenomena and processes occurring in the geographical environment [W01]
 W01 [1/5] W02 [1/5] U03 [1/5]
he knows and explains the interrelationships and interactions of the components of the environment [W02]
 W01 [1/5] W02 [1/5] K01 [1/5]
knows and explains the most important laws governing the Earth and characterises the causes and effects of natural processes occurring on the globe, including those relating to global environmental change [W03]
 W01 [1/5] W02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-003_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Video show [c02]  		exam W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-003_fs_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work U01 W01 W02 W03
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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