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

Module name: Optional module II
Module code: W2-GF-S2-210
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:
Basic information on the application of selected paleobotany, paleozoological and paleopedological methods in the reconstruction of the geographic environment. Knowledge of the history and forecasting of changes in the geographic environment. The ability to plan investments in areas threatened by mass movements and floods, and knowledge of ecological engineering elements in water and earth construction.
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 geographical phenomena and processes in research and practical activities [W2-GF-S2-210 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-210 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5]
demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information, especially from electronic sources [W2-GF-S2-210 _3]
 KGG2_U02 [3/5]
has the ability to independently propose solutions to a specific problem and carry out the procedure for making decisions in this area [W2-GF-S2-210 _4]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-210 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-210 _1 W2-GF-S2-210 _2 W2-GF-S2-210 _3 W2-GF-S2-210 _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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