Water degradation and protection Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Water degradation and protection
Module code: W2-GF-S2-607
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During lectures, the student learns about: the causes, course and effects of water degradation, processes occurring in water, relationships between hydrological parameters and water quality.
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]
applies the principle of strict, empirically based interpretation of phenomena and processes in the field of water degradation [W2-GF-S2-607 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [1/5]
has in-depth knowledge of chemistry concerning processes occurring in water [W2-GF-S2-607 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [1/5]
has in-depth knowledge of hydrology enabling the perception of relationships and dependencies in the processes of degradation of the aquatic environment [W2-GF-S2-607 _3]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5]
has advanced skills in preparing written works on the degradation and protection of the aquatic environment [W2-GF-S2-607 _4]
 KGG2_U04 [1/5]
demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information on water quality, especially from electronic sources [W2-GF-S2-607 _5]
 KGG2_U05 [2/5]
plans and carries out research on the degradation and protection of the aquatic environment under the supervision of the laboratory manager [W2-GF-S2-607 _6]
 KGG2_U05 [1/5]
collects and interprets data (hydrological, water quality) and, on this basis, formulates conclusions regarding the need and methods of counteracting and protecting the aquatic environment [W2-GF-S2-607 _7]
 KGG2_U03 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-607 _fs_1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-607 _1 W2-GF-S2-607 _2 W2-GF-S2-607 _3 W2-GF-S2-607 _4 W2-GF-S2-607 _5 W2-GF-S2-607 _6 W2-GF-S2-607 _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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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