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

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-709
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:
Optional module I provides knowledge and skills in the use of satellite positioning techniques in environmental applications. As part of the module, students will become familiar with the components of GNSS, methods of determining position by GNSS receivers, as well as areas of application of satellite positioning techniques. During the classes, students will acquire skills in performing measurements using GNSS modules and measurement techniques, skills in data processing, presentation and analysis. The student will gain knowledge on safety requirements, legal regulations and techniques for using UAVs. During the classes, students will participate in measurements (planning and carrying out an air mission for photogrammetric purposes) and data analysis (generation of orthophotomaps and DEMs with and without ground control points (GCPs), classification of dense clouds and reconstruction of a 3D model). The module also provides knowledge and teaches how to use tools and techniques of numerical modeling in environmental studies and programming. It is intended to help during natural research through the skillful use of the above-described methods and research tools.
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, their place in the system of sciences and their relations to other sciences [W2-GF-S2-709 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
the student has knowledge of statistics at the level of forecasting (modeling) the course of natural phenomena and processes and is familiar with specialist IT tools [W2-GF-S2-709 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
the student uses statistical methods and IT techniques and tools to describe phenomena and analyze specialized data [W2-GF-S2-709 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5]
the student has extended knowledge of the structure and operation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and satellite positioning techniques as well as GNSS applications in solving environmental problems [W2-GF-S2-709 _4]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W02 [1/5]
the student is able to plan the research process using GNSS and implement measurement methods, data processing techniques and presentation forms in order to obtain results consistent with the assumed research goal. The student analyzes and explains the results and draws conclusions regarding environmental processes, prepares a project report [W2-GF-S2-709 _5]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U02 [2/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5] KGG2_U05 [3/5]
the student is able to work in a group to achieve intended goals [W2-GF-S2-709 _6]
 KGG2_K02 [3/5]
the student has basic knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and their advantages and disadvantages [W2-GF-S2-709 _7]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [3/5]
the student is able to plan and execute an air mission in compliance with safety rules and legal regulations. The student is able to analyze and interpret spatial data and formulate appropriate conclusions based on them [W2-GF-S2-709 _8]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_K02 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-709 _fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-709 _1 W2-GF-S2-709 _2 W2-GF-S2-709 _3 W2-GF-S2-709 _4 W2-GF-S2-709 _5 W2-GF-S2-709 _6 W2-GF-S2-709 _7 W2-GF-S2-709 _8
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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