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

Module name: Optional module III
Module code: W2-GF-S2-211
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 information on the role of endogenous factors and processes in the morphogenetic system. Learns about the mechanisms and conditions of the dynamics of the Earth's crust and its structural diversity; the importance and role of vertical and horizontal mobility of lithospheric plates and volcanism and earthquakes in the morphogenetic system of the epigeosphere. The student knows exogenous factors and processes, their role and morphological effects in the relief of continents. The student has the ability to assess the course and intensity of relief-forming processes in different climatic conditions. Is able to characterize the factors and relief-forming processes and the morphological landscape and its elementary 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]
has in-depth knowledge of geographical sciences, enabling the perception of relationships and dependencies in nature [W2-GF-S2-211 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
has knowledge of the problems currently discussed in the specialized literature in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-211 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information, especially from electronic sources [W2-GF-S2-211 _3]
 KGG2_U02 [3/5]
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary dimension (in the field of geographical and geological sciences) [W2-GF-S2-211 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-211 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-211 _1 W2-GF-S2-211 _2 W2-GF-S2-211 _3 W2-GF-S2-211 _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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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