Master's field exercises (15 days) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Master's field exercises (15 days)
Module code: W2-GF-S2-018
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Master's fieldwork allows students to become comprehensively familiar with the research area selected for the implementation of the master's thesis, under the scientific supervision of the supervisor. Preparation and implementation of field methods for collecting basic data, through observations, measurements, field verification of data from various sources, including remote sensing and statistics, mapping phenomena and processes within the geographical environment. Fieldwork is carried out under the direct supervision of the supervisor, but also independently by the student. Master's fieldwork allows for the collection of necessary field, archival and documentation materials, including photographs, for the master's thesis.
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 from literature and direct field observations the most important features of the geographical environment of the region in which the individual research area of ​​the master's thesis is located [W2-GF-S2-018 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [1/5]
understands the complexity of factors influencing the phenomena and processes being studied [W2-GF-S2-018 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [1/5]
knows and applies field research methodology and principles of factual data research appropriate to the issues of the master's thesis [W2-GF-S2-018 _3]
 KGG2_W02 [1/5] KGG2_U01 [1/5] KGG2_U05 [1/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
is able to select and apply methods, techniques and tools of field research and documentation of work, appropriate to the issues raised in the master's thesis [W2-GF-S2-018 _4]
 KGG2_W02 [1/5] KGG2_U01 [1/5] KGG2_U03 [1/5] KGG2_U05 [1/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
is able to compare raw research results, observations, series of acquired data and cartographic and photographic documentation, as well as other documentation, and assess their completeness and reliability [W2-GF-S2-018 _5]
 KGG2_W02 [1/5] KGG2_U02 [1/5]
knows the basic principles of occupational health and safety and ergonomics [W2-GF-S2-018 _6]
 KGG2_W03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-GF-S2-018 _fs_1] 90 Practice-as-research [e08]  course work W2-GF-S2-018 _1 W2-GF-S2-018 _2 W2-GF-S2-018 _3 W2-GF-S2-018 _4 W2-GF-S2-018 _5 W2-GF-S2-018 _6
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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