Hydrology and Oceanography in school education Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Hydrology and Oceanography in school education
Module code: W2-GF-S1-N-200
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Lectures and laboratory classes in hydrology and oceanography are identified with advanced knowledge of hydrology and oceanography, allowing correct analysis of cause-and-effect relationships in the circulation of water in nature. Of particular importance in hydrology and oceanography education is the recognition and correct explanation of the interrelationships and interconnections of the hydrosphere with the rest of the Earth's shells: atmosphere, lithosphere, pedosphere and biosphere. The class deals with the processes of the hydrosphere at global, regional and local scales. Hydrological processes characteristic of: hydrometeorology, crenology, potamology, limnology, paludology, glaciology, hydrogeology, oceanography are considered in detail. An important aspect of education is the current knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of water, the structure of the water balance, the use of water: watercourses (rivers, streams, ditches, canals), groundwater, springs, lakes, wetlands, glaciers (especially as a source of freshwater), seas and oceans (in the context of maritime economy and marine hydrography), and rainwater. The training is geared towards preparation for hydrological research (knowledge of the so-called hydrological research workshop) and water use options.
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]
zna teoretyczne założenia i aspekty praktyczne metod badawczych stosowanych w hydrologii i oceanografii [U01]
 W02 [1/5] U02 [1/5] U03 [1/5]
be able to identify and explain hydrological processes and phenomena in cognitive and applied aspects as well as in local, regional and global terms [U02]
 U04 [1/5] U05 [1/5]
has the ability to carry out and interpret specialised hydrological studies on: river basin and catchment areas (e.g. watershed analysis, characteristics of river network structure, flow rate curve, dependence of water levels and flows on precipitation, characteristic states and flows, characteristics of river regime), lakes and wetlands, groundwater, sea water, glaciers and water balance [U03]
 U02 [1/5] U04 [1/5]
has advanced knowledge of hydrology (including: hydrometeorology, crenology, potamology, limnology, paludology, glaciology, hydrogeology, oceanography) and recognises and correctly explains the interrelationships and interconnections of the hydrosphere with the rest of the Earth's shells [W01]
 W01 [1/5] W02 [1/5] W03 [1/5] U05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1-200_fs_1] 25 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam U01 U02 U03 W01
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S1-200_fs_2] 25 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work U01 U02 U03 W01
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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