GIS in Geology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GIS in Geology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-225
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main aim of the module GIS in Geology is to familiarize students with the geological applications of selected remote sensing and GIS techniques. Module includes theoretical introduction into the geological cartography, encompassing various types of geological maps. The course will allow students to understand the background and methodology of several techniques used in geology and based on GIS tools. The course will focus mainly on the practical usage of introduced techniques using GIS software and the interpretation of obtained results. The most important methods introduced during the course include morphometric analysis of Digital Elevation Models in various scales (hydrological tools, analysis and tectonic interpretation of drainage system, calculation of selected morphometric indices used in active tectonic studies, etc.), lineaments analysis (i.e. hillshade, slope, aspect, direction analysis, contour maps with dense isolines), Structure from Motion and its usage in geological studies, terrestrial laser scanning, landslide inventory and susceptibility mapping.
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]
understand the background and methodology of several GIS techniques used in geology [W2-GF-S2-225 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [2/5]
has practical skills in using GIS tools in analysis, visualization and interpretation of geological data [W2-GF-S2-225 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5]
know how to acquire data and process digital elevation models of various scales, conduct morphometric and morphotectonic analyses, and conclude on the geological causes of obtained pattern; know how to use GIS methods based on DEM in geohazard studies [W2-GF-S2-225 _3]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [1/5] KGG2_K02 [2/5]
understand the fundaments of „Structure from Motion” technique, know how to use it [W2-GF-S2-225 _4]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K02 [2/5]
is familiar with GIS techniques applied in geological mapping, and can use them in practice, and understand the basic of this specific type of cartography [W2-GF-S2-225 _5]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-225 _fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-225 _3
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-225 _fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-225 _1 W2-GF-S2-225 _2 W2-GF-S2-225 _4 W2-GF-S2-225 _5
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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