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

Module name: Optional module II
Module code: W2-GFO-S2-006
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer 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 is devoted to geographical aspects of global and regional climate change. The causes, mechanisms and consequences of climate change for individual components of the natural environment (hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere) and socio-economic systems are analyzed. Particular emphasis is placed on the spatial differentiation of regional sensitivity to the effects of climate change and on strategies for adaptation and mitigation of these changes at different spatial scales. Students explore methods for assessing climate risk and planning adaptation measures.
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 evaluate the geographical aspects of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies implemented at different scales (from global to local) [W2-GFO-S2-006_1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
The student is able to analyze spatial patterns and processes related to climate change and their impact on selected elements of the natural and anthropogenic environment [W2-GFO-S2-006_2]
 KGG2_W02 [2/5]
The student is able to assess the regional and local sensitivity of natural and socio-economic systems to the effects of extreme weather events and long-term climate change [W2-GFO-S2-006_3]
 KGG2_W03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFO-S2-006 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GFO-S2-006_1 W2-GFO-S2-006_2 W2-GFO-S2-006_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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