Basics of Cartography, Topography and Geodesy Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Basics of Cartography, Topography and Geodesy
Module code: W2-GF-S1-008
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module Basics of geodesy, cartography and topography is designed to enable students to become familiar with the basics of creating general geographic, thematic and topographic maps and using them. It indicates the place and importance of cartography and cartographic spatial analysis in the system of natural sciences. Transfers knowledge of the mathematical elements of maps, their geographical content and methods of graphical presentation of natural and socio-economic phenomena on maps. It introduces the basics of using thematic and topographic maps in analogue and digital form to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the main components of the geographical environment.
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 has knowledge, updates it, possesses skills and applies them in the use of basic methods, techniques and tools for the preparation and editing of cartographic studies, including in the field of modern information systems of the territory at a level that allows describing and interpreting natural and socio-economic phenomena. Demonstrates the ability to work in a group [U1]
 W02 [3/5] U04 [3/5] U05 [3/5]
the student uses available sources of information on geographic space, including electronic sources [U2]
 U02 [3/5] U03 [3/5]
the student has knowledge of basic conceptual categories and terminology used in cartography and topography, has knowledge of the development of these fields and their place in the system of sciences [W1]
 W01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2_GF-S1_008_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		exam U1 W1
laboratory classes [W2_GF-S1_008_fs_2] 30 Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work U1 U2
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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