GSEGP4: Using drones in socio-economic geography Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GSEGP4: Using drones in socio-economic geography
Module code: W2-GF-S2-424
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The laboratory is intended to familiarize students with the possibilities offered by the use of drones in socio-economic geography research, including: technical aspects of using drones (preparing for flight, planning missions, etc.). In addition, the method of processing the obtained data (creating an orthophotomap, digital terrain model) will be presented and the practical possibilities of their use in Geographic Information Systems will be discussed.
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 empirical data used in geographical and related sciences, including statistics, GIS, forecasting of natural and socio-economic processes, and knows the principles of planning geographical research, data acquisition and tools for their description [W2-GF-S2-424 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
uses advanced statistical techniques and computer tools to model, forecast and solve specific problems in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-424 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5]
the student updates and deepens his/her knowledge of natural sciences and socio-economics; understands the need to familiarize himself/herself with the current state of research in the field of geography and is able to independently supplement his/her knowledge with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-424 _3]
 KGG2_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-424 _fs_1] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-424 _1 W2-GF-S2-424 _2 W2-GF-S2-424 _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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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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