GIS in meteorology and climatology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GIS in meteorology and climatology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-601
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
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:
Classes are conducted only in laboratory mode, during which the student learns in a practical way the basics of using GIS techniques and research tools in meteorology and climatology. Additionally, the student acquires skills in using advanced GIS techniques and research tools to describe phenomena and analyze meteorological and climatological 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]
has knowledge of the data used in meteorology and climatology in GIS techniques and the methods of obtaining them. Knows the tools used to describe them [W2-GF-S2-601 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5]
uses advanced IT techniques and tools to solve specific problems using GIS [W2-GF-S2-601 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5]
based on processed data in GIS and theoretical knowledge, is able to describe, analyze and interpret the causes and course of processes and phenomena in meteorology and climatology [W2-GF-S2-601 _3]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
the student updates and deepens his/her knowledge of nature; knows the practical applications of current knowledge of nature in the field of GIS [W2-GF-S2-601 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-601 _fs_1] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-601 _1 W2-GF-S2-601 _2 W2-GF-S2-601 _3 W2-GF-S2-601 _4
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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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