Extreme hydrological phenomena Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Extreme hydrological phenomena
Module code: W2-GF-S2-605
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During lectures, students learn about: extreme phenomena in hydrology – the subject and scope of research; hydrological consequences of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones, mass movements, collisions of Earth with space objects; extreme floods and droughts – causes and effects.
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 that cause extreme hydrological phenomena [W2-GF-S2-605 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [1/5]
has knowledge of current issues discussed in geographical literature concerning extreme hydrological phenomena [W2-GF-S2-605 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5]
fluently uses scientific literature in the field of geographical sciences, in Polish; reads with understanding complex scientific texts in English or another foreign language [W2-GF-S2-605 _3]
 KGG2_U04 [1/5]
demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information, especially from electronic sources [W2-GF-S2-605 _4]
 KGG2_U02 [1/5]
demonstrates the ability to formulate reasoned judgments based on data from various sources [W2-GF-S2-605 _5]
 KGG2_U03 [1/5]
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-S2-605 _6]
 KGG2_K01 [1/5]
systematically updates knowledge of nature and knows its practical applications [W2-GF-S2-605 _7]
 KGG2_K01 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-605 _fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-605 _1 W2-GF-S2-605 _2 W2-GF-S2-605 _3 W2-GF-S2-605 _4 W2-GF-S2-605 _5 W2-GF-S2-605 _6 W2-GF-S2-605 _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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