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

Module name: Geoecology
Module code: W2-GF-S1-316
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills in determining the state of the environment, identifying threats caused by human economic activities. He or she is also able to valorise the natural environment for human needs and assess the impact of anthropopression on the environment. He/she also has the ability to identify global environmental problems together with their determinants. Specifics of the operation of wastewater treatment plants and waste incineration plants (institutional visit)
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 ability to interpret environmental phenomena and processes based on empirical foundations (including national and international literature data) and fully understand the importance of mathematical and statistical methods in the natural science system [U01]
 U01 [4/5] U02 [4/5]
learns independently in a focused manner using basic, natural science knowledge (e.g. physical geography, ecology and environmental protection, biogeography) [U02]
 U04 [4/5]
he/she is aware of the need to continuously complement the acquired knowledge and skills and is able to put this need into practice. Shaping the attitude to take decisions aimed at environmental sustainability [U03]
 U03 [4/5]
to have knowledge of the functioning of the natural/geographical environment and its protection, to know methods and tools including data acquisition techniques and their application in the description of phenomena and processes and the relations between them. To understand and interpret human-environmental relationships [W01]
 W01 [4/5]
understands the relationship between the achievements of environmental sciences and the possibilities of their use in socio-economic life, taking into account the sustainable use of biodiversity [W02]
 W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-316_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		exam U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S1-316_fs_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
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
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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