Open Source GIS software in environmental studies Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Open Source GIS software in environmental studies
Module code: W2-GF-S2-701
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Open Source GIS Software in Environmental Studies module allows students to prepare for the state exam and obtain the ECDL EPP GIS certificate module 2 (Basics of Geographic Information Systems GIS) and 3 (GIS Software). It familiarizes students with the offer of free GIS programs available on the Internet, their specificity and the possibilities of using them in environmental studies as an alternative to commercial software. It allows critically analyzing and choosing both the type of software and the source of information.
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 specialist open source GIS tools available on the Internet and uses them when preparing environmental studies, critically analyzing and selecting electronic information [W2-GFS2- 701-1]
 KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-701 _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-GFS2- 701-1
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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