Protection of Intellectual Property and Copyright Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Protection of Intellectual Property and Copyright
Module code: W1-BN-N1-OWIPA03
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the basic concepts and mechanisms of intellectual property protection. Students will learn about the structure of copyright law, industrial property law and instruments for protecting the rights of creators and users. Particular emphasis will be placed on the application of these provisions in practice - especially in the context of the activities of cultural, educational and scientific institutions (libraries, archives, museums, publishing houses, digital repositories). The module also aims to shape the legal awareness of students in the field of using other people's works and protecting their own works.
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 identify and apply intellectual property rules in academic, educational, cultural, and informational contexts. The student uses third-party works lawfully, in accordance with licenses and public domain regulations. [OWIPA03_2]
 K_U01 [4/5]
The student understands ethical principles in academic, artistic, and professional activities, including honesty, integrity, respect for copyright, and avoidance of plagiarism. The student is able to apply relevant ethical codes and consistently upholds high ethical standards. [OWIPA03_5]
 K_K03 [5/5]
The student is familiar with national and international regulations on intellectual property protection and understands key terminology in this field. The student recognizes types of legal protection, their relevance for the information society, and the consequences of copyright infringement. [OWIPA03​_1]
 K_W01 [5/5] K_W02 [5/5]
The student is aware of the scope of their competencies in intellectual property protection and can assess them. The student actively monitors legal developments, uses legal information sources independently, and updates their knowledge to adapt to evolving legal and technological contexts. [OWIPA03​_3]
 K_U08 [5/5]
The student demonstrates a responsible approach to using third-party works, respects copyright and academic ethics. The student can assess the legal use of materials, properly attribute sources, avoid plagiarism, and promote good practices within their team or institution. [OWIPA03​_4]
 K_K05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [OWIPA03_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04]  		course work OWIPA03_2 OWIPA03_5 OWIPA03​_1 OWIPA03​_3 OWIPA03​_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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