MSc diploma laboratory II Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: MSc diploma laboratory II
Module code: W2-GF-S2-220
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Master diploma laboratory II: allows students to practically prepare scientific texts – master’s diploma theses. Laboratory meetings help with the preparation of the master's thesis in relation to analytical parts and the discussion of results and their interpretation. It enables the presentation of final results in direct cooperation with the supervisor. The student learns: to use developed data presentation methods; to interpret test results; to correctly describe with illustration which is appropriate for the subject. The meetings also enable a detailed group discussion on the results of the research and their interpretation, as well as the results of other pieces of research and the formulation of final conclusions. Develops the ability to use the proper technique of writing a master's thesis, the correctness of citing and compiling bibliographies, the use of footnotes and the final editorial of the diploma thesis.
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 conditioning for the quality and accuracy of the data acquisition (empirical, statistical and literature) to solve the leading problem of the master's thesis. The student understands the complexity of the factors affecting the results of the analysis and the interpretation of factual data. The student can use advanced techniques and tools for analyzing source data (empirical, statistical, spatial) and present the results of these analyzes. The student can indicate priorities for the implementation of specific tasks [W2-GF-S2-220 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U05 [2/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
the student knows and uses the methodology of preparing scientific texts or application works in relation to the master's thesis. He/she consistently follows rules during the elaboration and presentation of the results of empirical research [W2-GF-S2-220 _2]
 KGG2_U03 [1/5] KGG2_U04 [1/5] KGG2_K01 [1/5]
the student uses data from national and foreign literature to interpret their own research results. He/she is able to cooperate in a group through the public presentation of his/her own results, discussion and defense of his/her own thesis [W2-GF-S2-220 _3]
 KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-220 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-220 _1 W2-GF-S2-220 _2 W2-GF-S2-220 _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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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