Global problems of the geographical environment Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Global problems of the geographical environment
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-003
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main objective of the Global Problems of the Geographical Environment subject is to familiarize students with the most important global environmental problems and their causes and effects, to develop the ability to analyze the impact of environmental problems on the development and functioning of tourism, and to prepare students to take action for sustainable development in the tourism industry.
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 the most important global environmental problems such as climate change, soil degradation and desertification, water and air pollution, loss of biodiversity, depletion of natural resources, economic and social inequalities [W2-TZ-S1-003_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of global environmental problems on the development and functioning of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-003_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the strategies and tools to minimize the negative impact of tourism on the environment [W2-TZ-S1-003_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate the impact of global environmental problems on tourism [W2-TZ-S1-003_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to identify and propose solutions to environmental problems in the context of tourism activities [W2-TZ-S1-003_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to use knowledge about global environmental problems to design sustainable tourism products [W2-TZ-S1-003_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
jest świadomy wpływu globalnych problemów środowiskowych na turystykę oraz gotów do podejmowania działań na rzecz zrównoważonego rozwoju [W2-TZ-S1-003_7]
 TZ-K01 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
rozumie znaczenie odpowiedzialności środowiskowej w branży turystycznej [W2-TZ-S1-003_8]
 TZ-K02 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-003_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-003_1 W2-TZ-S1-003_2 W2-TZ-S1-003_4 W2-TZ-S1-003_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-003_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-003_3 W2-TZ-S1-003_6 W2-TZ-S1-003_7 W2-TZ-S1-003_8
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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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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