Optional module with elective courses Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module with elective courses
Module code: W2-GF-S1-107
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Optional module I is an introduction to various aspects of physical geography. The aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge of the fundamental processes that shape the Earth's natural environment, such as geomorphological processes (erosion, denudation), hydrological cycles, climate dynamics, soil formation and evolution, and the functioning of ecosystems. Students will learn about the interrelationships between these elements and their impact on the landscape. Classes may include both theoretical lectures and practical exercises, including elements of working with maps, interpreting satellite data, or preliminary laboratory analyses, developing skills in collecting and presenting geographic data.
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 geographical phenomena and processes concerning physical and social geography and knows the tools for monitoring them [W01]
 W01 [4/5] W02 [3/5]
has knowledge of basic conceptual categories and geographic terminology in physical and social geography [W02]
 W01 [2/5] W04 [5/5]
understands the relationship between the achievements of geographic sciences and the possibilities of their use in socio-economic life, taking into account the sustainable use of the diversity of inanimate nature [W03]
 W03 [4/5] W04 [3/5]
is able to use basic theoretical knowledge and available sources of information, including electronic sources, and acquire data to analyze specific processes and phenomena demonstrating the ability to make correct inferences [W04]
 W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-107_fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W01 W02 W03 W04
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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