English Terminology in Earth Sciences and Geohazards Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: English Terminology in Earth Sciences and Geohazards
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-301
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student learns English vocabulary on geohazards and Earth Sciences relevant to the geohazards engineering: dynamic geology, seismology, geomorphology, meteorology, hydrology and environment protection. The student learns English vocabulary related to applied, practical aspects of geohazards. The student learns to use English scientific resources and discuss specialist geohazard topics in English. The student learns to write and give oral presentations on 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]
the student can use English specialist vocabulary related to geohazards and Earth Sciences in written documents, during discussions and presentations [U01]
 U05 [3/5] U06 [4/5]
the student knows English specialist vocabulary related to geohazards and Earth Sciences [W01]
 W01 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W2-IZ-S1-301_fs_1] 15 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work U01 W01
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)
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
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