Biogeomorphology - a new look at the importance of the biosphere in shaping the relief Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Biogeomorphology - a new look at the importance of the biosphere in shaping the relief
Module code: W2-GF-S2-208
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Information about the place of biogeomorphology in geomorphology based on world literature. Contemporary applications of biogeomorphology in the study of the evolution of relief. The ability to use biogeomorphology in the study of slope and channel processes. The ability to identify anatomical features in the tree structure of trees that are markers of geomorphological processes. Knowledge about the possibilities of using the analysis of exposed tree roots to date lateral erosion in river beds.
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 the problems in biogeomorphology currently discussed in the specialized literature [W2-GF-S2-208 _ 1]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
has extended knowledge of the nature of biogeomorphology, its place in the system of sciences and its relations to other sciences [W2-GF-S2-208 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-208 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-208 _fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-208 _ 1 W2-GF-S2-208 _2 W2-GF-S2-208 _3
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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