Problems of development and protection of mountain areas Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Problems of development and protection of mountain areas
Module code: W2-GFO-S2-014
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 "Problems of development and protection of mountain areas" is intended to enable students to acquire the foundations of knowledge on the economic use of resources of the natural environment of mountain regions, taking into account tourism, agriculture and forestry (on selected examples) and forms of their protection. Field classes are also possible to learn about the problems of implementing individual forms of nature protection in the Żywiec Beskids.
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 extended knowledge of various types of socio-economic structures and institutions, has in-depth knowledge of selected systems of norms and rules (legal, organizational, professional, moral, ethical) organizing social structures and institutions, the regularities governing them and their sources, nature, changes and methods of operation [W2-GFO-S2-014 _1]
 KGG2_W03 [5/5]
fluently uses scientific literature in the field of geographical sciences in Polish; reads with understanding complex scientific texts in a foreign language, demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select information, especially from electronic sources [W2-GFO-S2-014 _2]
 KGG2_U02 [5/5] KGG2_U04 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GFO-S2-014 _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-GFO-S2-014 _1 W2-GFO-S2-014 _2
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
(no information given)