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

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-613
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 for the student to acquire knowledge and skills in the broadly understood climate-human-climate interactions at various spatial and temporal scales. The student acquires knowledge on the impact of climatic and bioclimatic conditions on various forms and areas of human activity. The student becomes familiar with the most important alternative methods of data visualization (infographics) and is able to perform them. The student learns about the spatial and temporal diversity of climate energy resources in the world and in Poland. The student will be able to properly assess the possibilities of using the climatic conditions of a given area to obtain energy. The student will learn about methods of obtaining alternative energy and the legal basis for the location and use of wind and solar power plants.
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 has knowledge about the role of climatic conditions in shaping various areas of human activity [W2-GF-S2-613 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
uses advanced statistical techniques and IT tools to visualize meteorological and climatological data [W2-GF-S2-613 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [5/5]
the student is able to indicate the most important areas of human activity in which the use of renewable energy sources is necessary and understands the need to protect the climate [W2-GF-S2-613 _3]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5] KGG2_W02 [5/5] KGG2_U02 [5/5]
on the regularity of the course of various meteorological elements depending on different landforms and different types of land development [W2-GF-S2-613 _4]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2-613 _fs_1] 45 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-613 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GFS2-613 _fs_2] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-613 _2 W2-GF-S2-613 _3 W2-GF-S2-613 _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)
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