Computer methods of terrain analysis Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Computer methods of terrain analysis
Module code: W2-GF-S2-214
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: 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 aims to familiarize students with modern, computer methods of landform analysis, in particular based on airborne laser scanning data. During the classes, tools such as geoinformatics software ArcGIS and Surfer will be used. During the classes, the student acquires the ability to interpret landforms and recognize landforms of various origins: aeolian, fluvial, glacial, fluvioglacial, karst, anthropogenic and landforms related to mass movements.
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-S2-214 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
uses advanced techniques and research tools in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-214 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [5/5]
has knowledge of the problems currently discussed in the specialized literature in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-214 _3]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
uses statistical methods and computer techniques and tools to describe phenomena and analyze data of a specialist nature [W2-GF-S2-214 _4]
 KGG2_U01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-214 _fs_1] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-214 _1 W2-GF-S2-214 _2 W2-GF-S2-214 _3 W2-GF-S2-214 _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)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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