Fundamentals of Geography in Tourism Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Fundamentals of Geography in Tourism
Module code: W2-TR-S2-001
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarise the student with the diversity of the world geographical environment, and to introduce the basic concepts of tourism geography and geographical conditions of tourism development. The aim of the module is to familiarise the student with the basic elements of the geographic environment (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, pedosphere, biosphere, anthroposphere), show interrelationships between them, learn about the role of man in the transformation of the environment and the significance of these elements for tourism development.
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 an in-depth knowledge of the dilemmas of modern civilisation related to the impact of tourism on the state of the natural environment. [W2-TR-S2-001_1]
 W03 [5/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of selected scientific methods and knows the research methods used in analysing the natural conditions of tourism development and interprets the phenomena and processes occurring in the geographical environment. [W2-TR-S2-001_2]
 W06 [5/5]
Knows the principles of planning and programming tourism development based on natural and socio-economic aspects. [W2-TR-S2-001_3]
 W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TR-S2-001_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W2-TR-S2-001_1 W2-TR-S2-001_2 W2-TR-S2-001_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
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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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