GSEGP4 - GIS in settlement geography and urban planning Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GSEGP4 - GIS in settlement geography and urban planning
Module code: W2-GF-S2-423
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:
The module aims to show the student the possibilities of using GIS tools for the analysis and presentation of research results on the geography of settlement and urban planning.
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 extensive knowledge of settlement and urban geography and of empirical data used in settlement and urban geography, in particular in the field of GIS, supported by current literature on the subject. Updates and deepens natural and socio-economic knowledge; understands the need to familiarize oneself with the current state of research in the field of settlement and urban geography and is able to independently supplement knowledge with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-423 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [1/5] KGG2_W02 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [1/5]
uses advanced IT tools to model, forecast and solve specific problems in the field of settlement geography and urban planning. Demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information from various sources and correctly interprets and explains social and economic phenomena in the field of settlement geography and urban planning, as well as the mutual relations between them. Has the ability to practically use the acquired knowledge in various scopes and forms [W2-GF-S2-423 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-423 _fs_1] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-423 _1
practical classes [W2-GF-S2-423 _fs_2] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-423 _2
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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