Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Module code: W2-GF-S2-230
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module provides knowledge and skills in the use of satellite positioning techniques in environmental applications. Within the module, students become acquainted with the components of the GNSS, methods of determining the position by the GNSS receivers, as well as with the areas of application of the satellite positioning techniques. During the course, students will acquire the skills of navigational and geodetic measurements using different classes of the GNSS modules and a range of measurement techniques, skills in data processing, presentation and analysis in order to solve a wide range of environmental problems.
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]
the student has extensive knowledge of the components and operation of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and modern satellite positioning techniques as well as the GNSS applications in solving environmental problems [W2-GF-S2-230 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W02 [1/5]
the student is able to plan the research process applying the GNSS and to implement advanced measurement methods, data processing tools and presentation techniques to achieve outputs consistent with the assumed purpose of the study. The student analyses and explains the results and draws conclusions about the environmental processes, discusses the results in the context of contemporary scientific and technical studies (textbooks, papers, expertises, etc.), prepares a project report [W2-GF-S2-230 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U02 [2/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5] KGG2_U04 [3/5] KGG2_U05 [3/5]
the student is able to cooperate in a group to achieve the desired goals [W2-GF-S2-230 _3]
 KGG2_K02 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-230 _fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-230 _1 W2-GF-S2-230 _2
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-230 _fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-230 _1 W2-GF-S2-230 _2 W2-GF-S2-230 _3
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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