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

Module name: Optional module II
Module code: W2-GF-S2-1212
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:
The student becomes familiar with the conditions, causes and effects of spatial chaos. Is able to forecast socio-economic effects with particular emphasis on the quality of life of residents. Is familiar with the possibilities of preventing and repairing spatial chaos. Is familiar with the role of social participation in landscape management. The participation of society in the planning process, the process of adopting protection plans for protected areas will be discussed. Aspects related to conflicts in the above processes will also be included in combination with the issues of negotiation and mediation. In addition, the student becomes familiar with methods of monitoring the effects of changes in spatial development using landscape metrics. Is able to select appropriate metrics for specific research goals. The student acquires the ability to assess the similarity of the spatial structure of landscapes, landscape changes over time and the degree of anthropogenic transformation of the landscape. Is familiar with various sources of financing for projects in the field of landscape protection and shaping.
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 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-S2-1212 _01]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5]
has knowledge of the principles of research planning using research techniques and tools used in geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1212 _02]
 KGG2_W02 [5/5]
has knowledge about methods of obtaining and settling funds for the implementation of scientific and application projects in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1212 _03]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1212 _04]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
demonstrates the ability to formulate reasoned judgments based on data from various sources [W2-GF-S2-1212 _05]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
has the ability to use acquired knowledge in various scopes and forms, extended by critical analysis of the effectiveness and usefulness of the knowledge used [W2-GF-S2-1212 _06]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
is able to participate in the preparation of social projects and is able to predict the multi-directional social effects of his/her activities [W2-GF-S2-1212 _07]
 KGG2_K01 [5/5]
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, extended with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-1212 _08]
 KGG2_K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2-1212_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-1212 _01 W2-GF-S2-1212 _02 W2-GF-S2-1212 _03 W2-GF-S2-1212 _04 W2-GF-S2-1212 _05 W2-GF-S2-1212 _06 W2-GF-S2-1212 _07 W2-GF-S2-1212 _08
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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