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

Module name: Geomorphology
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-152
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Geomorphology definition. Exogenous and endogenous factors shaping the Earth's surface. Physical and chemical weathering. Mass movements. Fluvial geomorphology, structural geomorphology, aeolian processes, karst relief, accumulative and erosive activity of glaciers, relief of anthropogenic origin. Other geomorphological processes. Geomorphology in geohazards.
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]
can discuss issues related to geomorphology using specialist terminology [U05]
 U05 [3/5]
understands basic relief phenomena and processes with a focus on geohazards. Has knowledge of the basic problems, conceptual categories and terminology of geohazards [W01]
 W01 [4/5]
knows the history of development and the links between geomorphology and other natural sciences directed towards geohazards issues [W02]
 W02 [4/5]
has knowledge of research methodology directed at geohazards and applied to geomorphology [W03]
 W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-152_fs_1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam U05 W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-152_fs_2] 15 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		course work U05
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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)
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