Basics of Astronomy Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Basics of Astronomy
Module code: W2-GF-S1-002
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the 'Basics of Astronomy' class is to familiarise participants with the basic concepts used in astronomy in the geographical sciences, the history of this field of science and basic information on the structure of the Universe.
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]
has knowledge in current directions of astronomy development [W01]
 W01 [3/5]
has an extended knowledge of the construction, operation and use of astronomical instruments [W02]
 W02 [4/5]
knows modern experimental and observational techniques and principles of observational planning in astronomy [W03]
 W02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2--GF-S1-002 _fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work 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
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)
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