Ecology, environment and landscape protection Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Ecology, environment and landscape protection
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-004
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Ecology, environmental and landscape protection focuses on understanding the relationship between humans and the natural environment, with particular emphasis on the impact of tourism on ecosystems and the landscape. Students will become familiar with concepts in the field of ecology, environmental protection and landscape monitoring, as well as tools and methods for minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the environment. The subject is interdisciplinary in nature, combining elements of ecology, geography, environmental protection and social sciences. During the classes, students will analyze specific examples of the impact of tourism on the environment and learn about good practices in the field of environmental and landscape protection. The main objective of the subject Ecology, environmental and landscape protection is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze the impact of tourism on the natural environment and landscape, to familiarize students with the concepts and principles of ecology and environmental protection, and to develop the ability to analyze the impact of tourism on ecosystems and the landscape
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 concepts and principles of ecology and environmental protection [W2-TZ-S1-004_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism activities on ecosystems and landscapes [W2-TZ-S1-004_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the tools and methods for minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the environment [W2-TZ-S1-004_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyse and assess the impact of tourist activities on ecosystems and landscapes [W2-TZ-S1-004_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to identify problems related to environmental protection and propose solutions in the context of tourist activities [W2-TZ-S1-004_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourist activities on the natural environment and landscape and is able to take action to protect them [W2-TZ-S1-004_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-004] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TZ-S1-004_1 W2-TZ-S1-004_2 W2-TZ-S1-004_3 W2-TZ-S1-004_4 W2-TZ-S1-004_5 W2-TZ-S1-004_6
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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