Landscape identification and typology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Landscape identification and typology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-1205
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 student acquires knowledge of audit methodology, principles of designating landscape units and their typology. The typology of landscape is discussed in accordance with the relevant regulation to the "Landscape Act" (types and subtypes of landscape with examples). The student acquires the skills to prepare the first stage of a landscape audit, which is the identification and typology of current landscapes. Based on the rules included in the instructions, the student delimits landscape units and then their typology. Determines their location in relation to geographical regionalizations (physical-geographic, botanical, cultural-historical). Using GIS software, the student assesses the parameters of landscape units. The module has a practical dimension.
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]
consistently applies and promotes the principle of rigorous, empirically based interpretation of geographical phenomena and processes in research and practical activities [W2-GF-S2-1205 _1]
 KGG2_U03 [5/5]
has knowledge of the problems currently discussed in the specialized literature in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1205 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1205 _3]
 KGG2_U03 [5/5]
is able to participate in the preparation of social projects and is able to predict the multi-directional social effects of his/her activities [W2-GF-S2-1205 _4]
 KGG2_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-1205_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-1205 _2
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-1205_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-S2-1205 _1 W2-GF-S2-1205 _3 W2-GF-S2-1205 _4
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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