Geological Hazards Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Geological Hazards
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-201
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the student with geological processes that may pose a hazard to humans, and methods of studying these processes
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]
understands basic natural phenomena and processes with a focus on geohazards [W01]
 W01 [1/5] W02 [1/5] W03 [1/5]
has knowledge of the basic problems, conceptual categories and terminology of geological hazards, and knows the history of development and interrelationships of the sciences covering geological hazards with other natural sciences [W02]
 W02 [1/5] U01 [1/5] U03 [1/5]
has knowledge of research methods used in geohazards science [W03]
 U03 [2/5] U09 [1/5]
correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas related to the profession [W04]
 K02 [1/5] K06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-201_fs_1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Observation [e06] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-201_fs_2] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Reconstruction / reproduction [d04] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Internship [e05] 
Observation [e06] 
Simulation [e07] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work W01 W02 W03 W04
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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