Geographic Information System I Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Geographic Information System I
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-005
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
As part of the completion of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS I) module, the student acquires knowledge of available software, the structure of geographic information systems, types of thematic maps in GIS; the numerical terrain model (DEM); sources of errors in GIS and the benefits of using GIS in geohazard analysis. As part of practical exercises, the student acquires skills: data acquisition, raster image registration; creation of vector data models, data visualization; data transformation and coordinate systems; working in selected GIS software packages. During consultations, problems arising during laboratory classes are solved.
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]
the student is able to use geographic information systems to formulate and solve environmental engineering tasks directed at geohazards [U1]
 U01 [3/5]
the student can - when formulating and solving engineering tasks in the field of geohazards - recognize their systemic and non-technical aspects [U2]
 U10 [4/5]
the student is able to use available sources of information on geohazards, including cartographic, electronic sources, and has the ability to correctly infer data from various sources [U3]
 U03 [4/5]
students are able to select and apply GIS tools appropriately on their own or under the guidance of a supervisor in order to solve tasks or perform geohazard expertise [U4]
 U04 [4/5]
the student knows the basic techniques and research tools to analyze the spatial distribution and intensity of phenomena treated as geohazards [W1]
 W03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-005_fs_1] 30 Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work U1 U2 U3 U4 W1
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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