Geomorphological Field Methods in Environmental Threats Analysis Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Geomorphological Field Methods in Environmental Threats Analysis
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-225
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the course, the student will attempt to master the basics of research methods used in geomorphology (morphography, morphometry, morphogenesis, morphochronology), including methods for identifying, monitoring and preventing the effects of Earth surface processes that represent potential geohazards (e.g. mass movements, slopewash, abrasion and pipe erosion, fluvial, karst, nival and aeolian processes). The student learns how to use basic measuring instruments in geomorphological research and becomes familiar with the procedures used in the analysis of geomorphological hazards.
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 knows the basic research methods and geomorphological tools to identify the causes of geomorphological hazards and describe their effects [W01]
 W03 [4/5]
the student has basic knowledge of technical solutions, objects and systems used to monitor and prevent geomorphologically induced geohazards [W02]
 W08 [3/5]
under the guidance of a scientific supervisor, the student prepares expert reports based on field observations and measurements in the field of geomorphology and geomorphological hazards [W03]
 U04 [4/5]
the student is able to present the results of his/her research in the field of geomorphology and geomorphological hazards using the specialized terminology [W04]
 U05 [5/5]
the student is able to plan and carry out a geomorphological mapping project in teamwork [W05]
 U07 [3/5]
the student is able to make a critical analysis of solutions to prevent geomorphologically induced geohazards [W06]
 U12 [2/5]
when working in the field, the student shows responsibility for his/her own safety and that of the members of the research team [W2-IZ-S1-225_7]
 K05 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-IZ-S1-225_fz1] 36 Description [a03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Poster presentation [c05] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work W01 W02 W03 W04 W05 W06 W2-IZ-S1-225_7
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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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