Opensource – introduction to QGIS software Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Opensource – introduction to QGIS software
Module code: W2-GF-S2-233
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 student learns the specifics of the example open source GIS software – QGIS – user interface, tools options and helpful plugins. Acquires skills: creating vector data models, data visualization, data transformation to chosen coordinate systems, raster image registration in given projection. He/she learns to solve problems that arise while working at QGIS.
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 defines the basic concepts in the field of GIS and knows the specifics of the Opensource GIS software [W2-GF-S2-233 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W04 [2/5]
the student uses available sources of geographic information, including electronic once, uses basic algorithms and QGIS techniques to describe phenomena and data analysis, he can supplement databases [W2-GF-S2-233 _2]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_U07 [2/5]
the student can set priorities for the implementation of specific tasks [W2-GF-S2-233 _3]
 KGG2_K03 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-233 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-233 _1 W2-GF-S2-233 _2 W2-GF-S2-233 _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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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