Geology Field Research Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Geology Field Research
Module code: W2-GF-S1-120
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to acquire the ability to conduct basic geological research in the field as well as to comprehensively learn about the geological evolution and tectonics of the Sudetes, and in particular the Kaczawa Mountains. Showing examples of different rocks; illustration of petrogenesis processes, rock transformations, learning the methodology of petrographic observations; documentation of geological exposures; geological interpretations; getting acquainted with the geological objects typical of the Kaczawa unit.
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]
acquires the skills of conducting basic geological documentation: methods of performing basic measurements (including mastering the ability to conduct measurements with the use of a compass), learn to prepare sketches of geological outcrops and profiles, as well as reading and interpreting geological maps acquires the skills of observation and description of geological processes, the analysis of rock features in terms of the processes that contributed to their formation, cause-and-effect reasoning as well as proficiency in using geological vocabulary acquires teamwork skills [U1]
 U01 [1/5] U02 [2/5] U03 [1/5] U04 [2/5] U05 [1/5]
acquires knowledge about the geological structure of the Sudetes, in particular the Kaczawa Mountains [W1]
 W01 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-GF-S1-120_fs_1] 36 Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work U1 W1
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
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)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary 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
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
Review of internship documentation [d03] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
an analysis of the portfolio of documentation obtained during internship, including professional internship, and other practical classes and studio sessions, as well as the documentation developed in order to obtain credit for such classes; verification of the description, necessary attachments, opinions and grades before submitting the portfolio for acceptance
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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