Applied climatology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Applied climatology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-610
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the student with the possibilities of applying the results of meteorological and climatic research in various areas of human life and activity (such as agriculture, transport, construction, recreation and sports, spa treatment) in order to improve living conditions and prevent threats from the natural environment. The student acquires the ability to study meteorological and climatic conditions in terms of their impact on various areas of human life and activity. Is able to assess meteorological conditions from the point of view of threat to humans.
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 knowledge about the application of climatology and meteorology in various areas of human life and activity [W2-GF-S2-610 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5]
the student demonstrates the ability to research and evaluate meteorological and climatic conditions in terms of their impact on various areas of human life and activity [W2-GF-S2-610 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U02 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-610 _fs_1] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-610 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-610 _fs_2] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-610 _2
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
(no information given)