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

Module name: Optional module II
Module code: W2-GF-S2-710
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:
Optional module II is intended to enable students to expand their knowledge of cartographic forms of presenting natural phenomena based on GIS applications. These skills constitute an essential workshop for people with a natural science education in order to communicatively convey the results of their field research and desk work. It also familiarizes students with the basic assumptions of geophysical methods used in environmental research (e.g. areas related to the occurrence of permafrost.
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 extended knowledge of the nature of geographical sciences, including cartographic and geophysical methods, their place in the system of sciences and their relations to other sciences [W2-GF-S2-710 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
the student has in-depth knowledge in the field of geographical sciences, enabling them to notice relationships and dependencies in nature [W2-GF-S2-710 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
the student uses advanced research techniques and tools, including GIS software and geophysical methods to describe phenomena and analyze environmental data, and demonstrates skills in critical analysis and selection of information, mainly from electronic sources [W2-GF-S2-710 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-710 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-710 _1 W2-GF-S2-710 _2 W2-GF-S2-710 _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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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