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

Module name: Optional module III
Module code: W2-GF-S2-1213
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student acquires knowledge on the analysis of landscape changes using various methods, such as the repeated ground photography method, analysis of digital terrain models or analysis of cartographic materials. The student learns about various methods of presenting landscape changes over time, divided into cartographic and statistical. Various possibilities of using the digital terrain model in landscape research will be discussed. The student gains the ability to select products derived from the digital terrain model for the purpose of reproducing the range of historical landscapes and elements of cultural heritage. The student becomes familiar with the basic forms of the technique of creating a photographic image. He/she acquires basic knowledge and skills in preparing photographic documentation of the landscape. In addition, the very current topic of solutions to the problems that cities face in connection with climate change, i.e. problems with water and high temperature, will be presented. The discussion will cover tools and strategies for planning blue-green infrastructure, a review of technical solutions and examples of good practices, as well as contemporary and futuristic trends in urban planning related to adaptation to climate change.
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]
consistently applies and disseminates the principle of rigorous, empirically based interpretation of phenomena and processes occurring in green areas in research and practical activities [W2-GF-S2-1213 _1]
 KGG2_U03 [5/5]
has knowledge of the problems currently discussed in the specialized literature in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1213 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5]
has knowledge of statistics at the level of forecasting (modeling) the course of natural phenomena and processes and has knowledge of specialist IT tools [W2-GF-S2-1213 _3]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
has knowledge of the principles of research planning using research techniques and tools used in geographic sciences [W2-GF-S2-1213 _4]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1213 _5]
 KGG2_U03 [5/5]
understands the need to systematically familiarize oneself with scientific and popular science journals, basic to the field of study studied, in order to broaden and deepen knowledge [W2-GF-S2-1213 _6]
 KGG2_K01 [3/5]
systematically updates knowledge of nature and knows its practical applications [W2-GF-S2-1213 _7]
 KGG2_K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2-1213_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-1213 _1 W2-GF-S2-1213 _2 W2-GF-S2-1213 _3 W2-GF-S2-1213 _4 W2-GF-S2-1213 _5 W2-GF-S2-1213 _6 W2-GF-S2-1213 _7
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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