Field Research - Silesian Upland Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Field Research - Silesian Upland
Module code: W2-GF-S1-221
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student acquires knowledge in the field of physical and socio-economic geography necessary to determine the relationship between man and the environment on a regional scale, useful in spatial development. He learns about the natural conditions of the Silesian Upland and anthropogenic transformations of the natural environment in the field. He gets acquainted with the genesis and transformation processes of the traditional economic region. He sees the connections between the physical and geographical environment and human activity in a highly urbanized area.
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 critically evaluates his knowledge, is ready to constantly supplement and improve the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of Earth and environmental sciences as well as socio-economic geography and spatial management [K01]
 K01 [3/5]
he can properly analyze the causes and course of specific natural, social, cultural, political and economic processes and phenomena. He can correctly interpret these phenomena. He conducts field observation, learning about the effects of natural and socio-economic processes [U01]
 U01 [3/5] U02 [3/5] U04 [4/5]
the student is able to independently plan and implement his own lifelong learning and to plan his own professional or scientific career. He is able to cooperate and work in a group, assuming various roles in it [U02]
 U08 [2/5] U09 [2/5]
he understands basic geographical phenomena and processes. Has knowledge of basic conceptual categories and geographical terminology. He understands the relationships between the achievements of geographical sciences and the possibilities of their use in socio-economic life, taking into account the sustainable use of biodiversity. Has basic knowledge of various types of social, cultural, political and economic structures, in particular their essential elements and relations between them [W01]
 W01 [4/5] W04 [3/5] U05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [W2-GF-S1-221_fs_1] 6 Observation [e06]  course work K01 U01 U02 W01
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
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
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)