MSc seminar III Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: MSc seminar III
Module code: W2-GF-S2-217
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:
Supervision of scientific research and interpretation of the obtained, results, scientific discussions, development of the ability to present the research results in the oral and written forms.
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 conducts observations and make the detailed measurements in the field and the laboratory in the scope of geographic sciences, he interprets the results of these measurements and observations, and draw appropriate conclusions; he assumes responsibility for assessing hazards associated with the application of research techniques, and for providing safe work environment and can think and act resourcefully [W2-GF-S2-217 _1]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_K02 [4/5]
the student has knowledge of statistics at the level of forecasting (modeling) natural phenomena and processes; students know specialized GIS and IT tools [W2-GF-S2-217 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
the student can select and independently apply the advanced techniques and research tools which are adequate for the studied specialty and the investigated research problem [W2-GF-S2-217 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5]
the student systematically updates his geographic and GIS knowledge in order to identify the newest trends in research [W2-GF-S2-217 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-217 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W2-GF-S2-217 _1 W2-GF-S2-217 _2 W2-GF-S2-217 _3 W2-GF-S2-217 _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
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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