Physical-geographical basis of tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Physical-geographical basis of tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-001
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Physico-geographical foundations of tourism is a subject that introduces students to issues related to aspects of the natural environment and their impact on the development and functioning of tourism. The subject focuses on understanding the natural processes that shape the landscape and analyzing how these processes affect the tourist attractiveness of regions. Students will become familiar with elements of the natural environment, such as terrain and geological structure, climate, surface and underground waters, soils, flora and fauna, and their role in creating tourist products. The subject is interdisciplinary in nature, combining knowledge from the field of physical geography, ecology, environmental protection and tourism. During the classes, students will analyze specific examples of tourist regions, both in Poland and around the world, to understand how physio-geographical factors affect the development of various forms of tourism, such as mountain, seaside, lake or nature tourism. The course aims to familiarize students with the physiogeographic processes that shape the natural environment and their importance for tourism, to develop skills in analyzing the landscape in terms of its tourist attractiveness and to understand the relationship between the natural environment and tourist activities, including the impact of tourism on the natural environment.
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]
knows and understands the physical and geographical processes that shape the natural environment (landforms, geological structure, climate, waters, soils, flora and fauna) [W2-TZ-S1-001_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the influence of the natural environment on the tourist attractiveness of regions [W2-TZ-S1-001_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the principles of sustainable use of natural resources in touris [W2-TZ-S1-001_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to assess natural values ​​in terms of their use in tourism [W2-TZ-S1-001_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-001_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-001_1 W2-TZ-S1-001_2 W2-TZ-S1-001_3 W2-TZ-S1-001_4
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
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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