Tourism infrastructure Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Tourism infrastructure
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-017
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:
Tourism infrastructure is a subject that introduces students to issues related to planning, designing and managing infrastructure necessary for the development of tourism. The subject focuses on the analysis of various elements of tourism infrastructure, such as accommodation, catering, transport, recreation and information. Students become familiar with the principles of designing and managing tourism infrastructure, taking into account the needs of tourists, environmental protection requirements and the principles of sustainable development. The subject develops skills in planning and managing tourism infrastructure, which is necessary for the effective functioning of the tourism industry. The main objective of the Tourism Infrastructure subject is to familiarize students with the elements of tourism infrastructure and their importance for the development of tourism, to develop skills in planning and designing tourism infrastructure taking into account the needs of tourists and the principles of sustainable development, and to prepare students to manage tourism infrastructure and identify factors influencing its effectiveness.
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 elements of tourist infrastructure and their importance for the development of tourism [W2-TZ-S1-017_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourist infrastructure on the attractiveness of tourist regions [W2-TZ-S1-017_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the principles of sustainable development of tourist infrastructure and their importance for environmental protection [W2-TZ-S1-017_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate tourist infrastructure in terms of its functionality and efficiency [W2-TZ-S1-017_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to plan and design tourist infrastructure taking into account the needs of tourists and the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-017_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is able to manage tourist infrastructure and identify and solve problems related to its functioning [W2-TZ-S1-017_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourist infrastructure on the development of tourist regions and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-017_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
understands the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-017_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-017_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-017_1 W2-TZ-S1-017_2 W2-TZ-S1-017_4 W2-TZ-S1-017_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-017_fs_2] 20 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-017_3 W2-TZ-S1-017_6 W2-TZ-S1-017_7 W2-TZ-S1-017_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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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