Geomorphology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Geomorphology
Module code: W2-GF-S1-207
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Geomorphology definition. Exogenous and endogenous factors shaping the Earth's surface. Physical and chemical weathering. Mass movements. Fluvial geomorphology, structural geomorphology, aeolian processes, karst relief, accumulative and erosive activity of glaciers, relief of anthropogenic origin. Other geomorphological 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]
students will be able to apply their knowledge of geomorphology to determine the relationships between different elements of the Earth's surface relief at different spatial scales, assessing the intensity and effects of relief processes on the geographical environment and humans [U01]
 U03 [4/5]
can discuss issues related to geomorphology using specialist terminology [U02]
 U01 [4/5] U05 [4/5] U06 [2/5]
students have up-to-date knowledge of geomorphology, the research methods used in it and an understanding of basic geomorphological phenomena and processes [W01]
 W01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-207_fs_1] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam U02 W01
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S1-207_fs_2] 30 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		course work U01 U02
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
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