Climate and tourism Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Climate and tourism
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-029
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Climate and Tourism focuses on the analysis of the mutual relationships between climate and tourism, both in the context of the impact of climatic conditions on the tourist attractiveness of regions and the impact of tourism on climate change. During the course, students will become familiar with the basics of climatology, the impact of climate on tourist decisions and methods of minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the natural environment. The subject will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze the relationship between climate and tourism, as well as to plan and organize tourism in a responsible and sustainable manner. The subject combines elements of climatology, geography, tourism management and environmental protection. The main objective of the subject Climate and Tourism is to familiarize students with the basics of climatology and the impact of climatic conditions on the tourist attractiveness of regions, to develop skills in analyzing the impact of tourism on climate change and methods of minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the natural environment, and to prepare students to plan and organize tourism in a responsible and sustainable manner, taking into account climate change.
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]
understands the impact of climatic conditions on the tourist attractiveness of regions [W2-TZ-S1-029_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W02 [1/5]
understands the impact of tourism on climate change and the principles of minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the natural environment [W2-TZ-S1-029_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the methods of planning and organizing tourism in a responsible and sustainable manner, taking into account climate change [W2-TZ-S1-029_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze the impact of climatic conditions on tourist decisions and the tourist attractiveness of regions [W2-TZ-S1-029_4]
 TZ-U02 [1/5] TZ-U03 [1/5]
is able to identify and propose solutions to problems related to the impact of tourism on climate change [W2-TZ-S1-029_5]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U05 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for sustainable tourism management in the context of climate change [W2-TZ-S1-029_6]
 TZ-U05 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on climate change and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-029_7]
 TZ-K01 [1/5] TZ-K05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-029_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-029_1 W2-TZ-S1-029_2 W2-TZ-S1-029_4 W2-TZ-S1-029_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-029_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-029_3 W2-TZ-S1-029_6 W2-TZ-S1-029_7
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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