Specialized field classes (5 days) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Specialized field classes (5 days)
Module code: W2-GF-S2-221
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Fieldwork - research methods in practice or participation in work carried out by institutions using geoinformation techniques.
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 understands the criteria for the selection of the research methodology and measurement techniques necessary to obtain the data for the implementation of scientific tasks [W2-GF-S2-221 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
the student knows and can apply the appropriate field research methods and techniques in order to obtain empirical data and verify data obtained in other ways [W2-GF-S2-221 _2]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
the student is able to interact with and work in a research group, as well as conduct field measurements and observations independently, he knows the basic principles of occupational health and safety and ergonomics [W2-GF-S2-221 _3]
 KGG2_K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-GF-S2-221 _fs_1] 30 Practice-as-research [e08]  course work W2-GF-S2-221 _1 W2-GF-S2-221 _2 W2-GF-S2-221 _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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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