Basics of geodesy and photogrammetry Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Basics of geodesy and photogrammetry
Module code: W2-GF-S2-708
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is intended to enable students to learn about techniques and technologies for acquiring, processing, collecting and sharing geodetic and photogrammetric data. It teaches how to use measuring devices and familiarizes students with basic applications used in geodetic and photogrammetric work. It indicates the use of geodetic and photogrammetric data in spatial information systems and in other areas of knowledge and applied technology.
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 related to geodesy and photogrammetry, knows and understands the theoretical foundations of spatial data acquisition techniques [W2-GF-S2-708 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_W02 [3/5]
the student has skills in basic geodetic and photogrammetric measurements, uses them to obtain spatial data for geographic information systems. Demonstrates teamwork skills [W2-GF-S2-708 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [3/5] KGG2_U04 [3/5] KGG2_K02 [3/5]
the student uses available sources of spatial data, including electronic databases. Understands the need to update knowledge in the field of geodesy and photogrammetry [W2-GF-S2-708 _3]
 KGG2_U05 [3/5] KGG2_K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-708 _fs_1] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-708 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-708 _fs_2] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-708 _2 W2-GF-S2-708 _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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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