GIS in tourism Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: GIS in tourism
Module code: W2-TR-S2-058
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
As part of the module, the student learns about geographic information systems from both the theoretical and practical sides. As part of the lectures, the student acquires knowledge of the basics of cartography and geographic information systems, and becomes familiar with sources of spatial information and examples of their applications. In the laboratory, the student learns the principles of GIS programs. The student uses GIS software to perform spatial analysis of tourist phenomena and is able to use distributed sources of spatial information. He/she is able to independently make a map of the location of tourist values, carry out their valorization and perform basic spatial analyses.
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]
Can solve problems, appropriately select sources of spatial data on tourism phenomena, carry out a critical analysis, interpretation and evaluation as well as synthesis and presentation of this information using various cartographic presentation methods. [W2-TR-S2-058_1]
 U01 [5/5]
Able to analyse spatial phenomena in tourism using geographical information systems. [W2-TR-S2-058_2]
 U05 [4/5]
The student has the ability to present the results of spatial analyses in the form of a report or map, in accordance with the accepted principles for editing scientific texts and producing cartographic materials, and demonstrates the ability to critically analyse and select information from a range of cartographic data sources, to draw conclusions and formulate judgements about tourist phenomena occurring in the geographical environment. [W2-TR-S2-058_3]
 U10 [3/5]
Has in-depth knowledge and recognises research problems that can be solved using geographic information systems. [W2-TR-S2-058_4]
 W01 [5/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of selected GIS tools and knows the research methods applied for the analysis of spatial phenomena related to tourism, and interprets the results of spatial analyses in research and application work. [W2-TR-S2-058_5]
 W06 [4/5]
Knows the principles of planning and programming tourism development based on the results of spatial analyses of natural and socio-economic aspects. [W2-TR-S2-058_6]
 W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TR-S2-058_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TR-S2-058_1 W2-TR-S2-058_2 W2-TR-S2-058_5
practical classes [W2-TR-S2-058_fs_2] 30 Working with a computer [d01]  course work W2-TR-S2-058_3 W2-TR-S2-058_4 W2-TR-S2-058_6
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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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