Mobile geoinformation systems Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Mobile geoinformation systems
Module code: W2-GF-S2-704
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:
The Mobile Geoinformation Systems module is intended to enable students to become familiar with the basic principles of operation and use of field techniques for obtaining, processing and visualizing information about the geographical environment. It indicates the relationships between mobile geoinformation systems and other fields of knowledge and application techniques. It familiarizes students with modern geolocation methods based on both satellite systems and terrestrial techniques and their use to obtain information about the terrain. It familiarizes students with applications used in work with mobile devices. It provides skills in using mobile tools, processing data using them, performing spatial analyses and transferring geoinformation between mobile and stationary systems. It provides information on the possibilities of innovative applications of mobile geoinformation systems in the economy, management, administration, education, science and others.
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]
the student has knowledge of basic conceptual categories and terminology relating to mobile geoinformation systems and their relationships to other fields [W2-GF-S2-704 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5]
the student has knowledge of methods, mobile tools and geoinformation techniques, has the skills to use them to obtain environmental data and skillfully processes and interprets the obtained information. Demonstrates teamwork skills [W2-GF-S2-704 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [3/5] KGG2_U04 [3/5] KGG2_K02 [3/5]
the student uses available sources of information about mobile geoinformation systems, including electronic sources [W2-GF-S2-704 _3]
 KGG2_U02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-704 _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-S2-704 _1 W2-GF-S2-704 _2 W2-GF-S2-704 _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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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