Optional module I Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-209
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is intended to enable students to become familiar with selected paleobotanical and paleozoological methods used in the study of Quaternary sediments. Students will receive basic information on the subject, research procedures, basic interpretation and principles of presentation of results of malacological analysis and analysis of macroscopic remains. Students will gain practical skills helpful in identifying more common remains of molluscs and aquatic and marsh plants using keys, comparative preparations, photographs and iconographic sets.
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 extended knowledge of the nature of geographical sciences, their place in the system of sciences and their relations to other sciences [W2-GF-S2-209 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5]
consistently applies and disseminates the principle of rigorous, empirically based interpretation of geographical phenomena and processes in research work and practical activities related to sustainable development within river valleys and revitalization works [W2-GF-S2-209 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
has knowledge of statistics at the level of forecasting (modeling) the course of natural phenomena and processes and has knowledge of specialist IT and geoinformatics tools [W2-GF-S2-209 _3]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geoinformatics in the reconstruction of the natural environment [W2-GF-S2-209 _4]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5]
collects and interprets empirical data and, on this basis, formulates paleoenvironmental conclusions, including those concerning climate change [W2-GF-S2-209 _5]
 KGG2_U03 [1/5]
uses statistical methods and geoinformatics techniques and tools to describe phenomena and analyze data of a specialist nature in the field of local and global environmental changes, especially climate and geomorphological processes [W2-GF-S2-209 _6]
 KGG2_U01 [1/5]
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary dimension (in the field of spatial planning, protection against natural disasters, revitalization) [W2-GF-S2-209 _7]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-209 _fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-209 _1 W2-GF-S2-209 _2 W2-GF-S2-209 _3 W2-GF-S2-209 _4 W2-GF-S2-209 _5 W2-GF-S2-209 _6 W2-GF-S2-209 _7
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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