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

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-507
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 aim of the module is to familiarize the student with the specificity of contemporary hydrological research, its interpretation and the research materials used in them (with particular emphasis on tools for accessing sources of hydrological information), changes in water circulation in conditions of strong anthropogenic pressure (their recognition and assessment). The module also aims to familiarize the student with the impact of rivers on the natural and cultural environment, forms of the cultural space of the river as well as with issues related to the renaturalization and revitalization of the surface hydrographic network and the importance of these processes in the economic and tourist use of waterways.
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 and in-depth knowledge of geographical sciences (with particular emphasis on hydrology) [W2-GF-S2-507 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
knows the state and contemporary directions of hydrological research. Applies the principle of strict interpretation of hydrological phenomena and processes. Has the ability to critically analyze source materials and use them in scientific works, environmental expertise, as well as in teaching and popularization activities. Has the ability to use computer bibliographic databases [W2-GF-S2-507 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U02 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [4/5]
has in-depth knowledge of the relationships between social structures and institutions within the broadly understood water management [W2-GF-S2-507 _3]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
has extended knowledge of the culture-forming role of man in the context of selected areas of his activity (with particular emphasis on selected elements of water management). Has in-depth knowledge of various types of social ties [W2-GF-S2-507 _4]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_W03 [4/5]
understands the need to systematically familiarize oneself with scientific and popular science literature in the field of hydrology (including historical hydrology), which enables systematic updating of knowledge on the phenomena being studied [W2-GF-S2-507 _5]
 KGG2_K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-507 _fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-507 _1 W2-GF-S2-507 _2 W2-GF-S2-507 _3 W2-GF-S2-507 _4 W2-GF-S2-507 _5
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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