Optional module I Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GFO-S2-004
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: 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 module focuses on developing advanced skills in spatial data analysis using modern geoinformatics and statistical techniques. Students will learn methods for modeling geographic phenomena, working with large spatial data sets (Big Spatial Data) and integrating various sources of geographic information. It covers topics from geostatistics, through network analysis, predictive modeling, to the application of machine learning in a spatial context. The aim is to prepare students to independently conduct complex analytical and research projects requiring in-depth GIS and spatial statistics competences.
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 is able to critically assess the quality and usefulness of various sources of spatial data (e.g. satellite data, crowdsourcing data) for the implementation of specific research tasks. [W2-GFO-S2-004_1]
 KGG2_U02 [2/5]
The student is able to independently select and apply advanced methods of spatial statistics to analyze the distribution and dependencies of geographical phenomena. [W2-GFO-S2-004_2]
 KGG2_U03 [2/5]
The student is able to design, create and verify spatial models simulating processes occurring in the natural and socio-economic environment. [W2-GFO-S2-004_3]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFO-S2-004 _fs_1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GFO-S2-004_1 W2-GFO-S2-004_2 W2-GFO-S2-004_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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