Glaciology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Glaciology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-1005
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module covers knowledge in the field of glaciology with particular emphasis on issues related to mass balance, energy balance, glacier dynamics and hydrology, the impact of glacier recession on the rise of the world ocean. The module will allow students to familiarize themselves with the methodology of field measurements and the latest remote sensing techniques used in glaciology. Particular emphasis will be placed on the student's work with the latest world literature and the practical use of acquired skills and knowledge.
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 in-depth knowledge of the exact sciences that geographical sciences are related to (in particular physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics), has knowledge of statistics at the level of forecasting (modeling) the course of natural phenomena and processes and has knowledge of specialist IT tools, has knowledge of the principles of research planning using techniques and research tools used in geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1005_1]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5] KGG2_W02 [5/5]
uses geographical terminology in Polish and in a foreign language, especially in a chosen specialization in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2+, has an in-depth ability to prepare various written works (including research) and oral presentations on specific issues in the field of geographical sciences in Polish and a foreign language, fluently uses scientific literature in the field of geographical sciences in Polish; reads with understanding complex scientific texts in a foreign language [W2-GF-S2-1005_2]
 KGG2_U04 [5/5]
is able to cooperate and work in a group, assuming different roles in it, understands the need to systematically familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science journals that are basic to the field of study studied, in order to expand and deepen knowledge, systematically updates knowledge of natural sciences and knows its practical applications [W2-GF-S2-1005_3]
 KGG2_K01 [5/5] KGG2_K02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2- 1005_fs_1] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-1005_1
laboratory classes [W2-GFS2- 1005_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-S2-1005_2 W2-GF-S2-1005_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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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