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

Module name: Optional module II
Module code: W2-GF-S2-614
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the student with the use of GIS tools offered on the Internet and the R software language, which is increasingly used in studies on meteorology and climatology. As part of the module, the student learns in a practical way how to use GIS research techniques and tools in meteorology and climatology available on the Internet. Additionally, the student acquires basic programming skills in the R language, in order to then describe phenomena and analyze meteorological and climatological data.
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 knowledge of meteorological and climatological data used in Web GIS techniques and methods of obtaining them. Knows the tools used for their analysis on the Internet [W2-GF-S2-614 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [5/5]
uses advanced computer techniques and tools to solve specific problems using Web GIS and the R programming language [W2-GF-S2-614 _2]
 KGG2_K02 [5/5]
based on processed data in Web GIS, R software language and theoretical knowledge, can describe, analyze and interpret the causes and course of processes and phenomena in meteorology and climatology [W2-GF-S2-614 _3]
 KGG2_U03 [5/5]
the student updates and deepens knowledge in the field of programming techniques; knows the practical applications of current natural knowledge in the field of Web GIS [W2-GF-S2-614 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [WS-GF-S2-614_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-S2-614 _1 W2-GF-S2-614 _2 W2-GF-S2-614 _3 W2-GF-S2-614 _4
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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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