GIS and Database Management Systems Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GIS and Database Management Systems
Module code: W2-GF-S2-236
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course introduces students to the world of data bases and their application in the field of geosciences with emphasis on geology. Focus is placed on a good working knowledge of basics, especially input data file structure and how it is understood and visualized by geosciences software. Students participating in the course have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with geosciences data types, data sets, their static and dynamic interactions and with examples of software used in data management.
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 major educational outcome of this course is a solid understating of what is a geosciences data base, the way it works and its purpose. Students understand the very basics of operation of data bases (including preparation of simple files) and a relationships between data sets and data visualization. A few examples of applications in geosciences are provided, discussed and practiced [W2-GF-S2-236 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [3/5]
students know the general purpose and applicability of geosciences data bases. They understand the process of generating geological models. Students can prepare simple data base files and modify them in order to be readable by different software. Students can use data base and understand the relationship between data sets and the data visualization. Students are familiar with different types of geosciences data and understand how those data sets may be used in combination. Students understand and uses general English terminology associated with data bases in geosciences [W2-GF-S2-236 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [3/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-236 _fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-236 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-236 _fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-236 _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
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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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