Applied Human Geography Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2022

Module name: Applied Human Geography
Module code: W2-GF-S2-226
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
Module provides advance knowledge about contemporary issues in the fields of human geography which are: economic geography, social geography, cultural geography, political geography, historical geography and geography of settlement, as well as about relations between them in the global context. During the course, students become acquainted with research methods of human geography and will learn how to interpret socio-economic phenomena. They will also acquire skills of collecting, selecting and processing of socio-economic data with the use of GIS tools.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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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]
Student has extended knowledge in the field of human geography, supported by the current literature of the subject from geographic and related sciences, and sees relations and dependencies in various areas of human activity and the dilemmas of modern civilization. Student demonstrates the skill of critical analysis and selection of information from various sources and correctly interprets and explains social and economic phenomena as well as the mutual relations between them. Has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in a variety of areas and forms. [W2-GF-S2-226_1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [2/5]
Student has knowledge in the field of applied empirical data in human geography, including statistics, GIS, forecasting socio-economic processes and knows the principles of planning geographic surveys, data acquisition and tools for their description. Student is able to obtain and interpret empirical data and formulate appropriate conclusions based on them. [W2-GF-S2-226_2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5]
Student applies advanced techniques and tools to solve specific problems in the field of human geography and respects normative systems (legal, professional, ethical), and plans and performs research tasks under the guidance of a tutor. Student can set priorities for the implementation of specific tasks. [W2-GF-S2-226_3]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U04 [1/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
The student updates and deepens knowledge in the field of socio-economic geography; understands the need to get acquainted with the current state of research in the field of geography and is able to complete the knowledge on the interdisciplinary dimension. Student can inspire and organize the learning process, including other people. [W2-GF-S2-226_4]
 KGG2_K01 [2/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written exam [W2-GF-S2-226_w_1]
Verification of knowledge acquired by the student during lectures and individual reading of the indicated literature
 W2-GF-S2-226_1 W2-GF-S2-226_2
Evaluation of projects prepared during classes [W2-GF-S2-226_w_2]
Verification of student skills and interpretation of obtained results acquired during the course, based on evaluation of projects prepared during laboratory classes
 W2-GF-S2-226_3 W2-GF-S2-226_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [W2-GF-S2-226_fs_1]
Lectures using multimedia presentations
 30
individual reading of the indicated literature; student consultations
 45 Written exam [W2-GF-S2-226_w_1]
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-226_fs_2]
Performing by the student the assigned laboratory projects (cartographic, statistical, modeling) using GIS software along with the analysis of the obtained results and their visualization.
 30
preparation for the laboratory classes by familiarizing with the indicated issues, working out results from the laboratory, getting acquainted with Polish and foreign literature and software environment
 20 Evaluation of projects prepared during classes [W2-GF-S2-226_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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