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

Module name: Optional module with elective courses for seminar path II
Module code: W2-GF-S1-007
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The optional module introduces students to the world of modern tools and techniques used in geography. The subject focuses on the practical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques (remote data acquisition) in spatial analyses. Students will learn the basic principles of operation of these technologies, their capabilities and limitations. As part of practical classes, they will have the opportunity to independently create and analyze simple thematic maps, process spatial data and visualize geographical phenomena. The aim of the module is to develop students' digital and analytical skills, necessary in modern geographical research and in many professions based on the analysis of spatial 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 the importance of physical and geographic conditions in socio-economic development [W01]
 W01 [5/5]
understands the role of man as an important factor modifying the environment and recognizes the risks and benefits of this. Is able to evaluate the possibility of managing environmental resources with particular attention to the principles of sustainable development [W02]
 W04 [5/5]
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 [W03]
 W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-007_fs_1] 60 Monographic lecture [a02]  course work W01 W02 W03
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
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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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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