GIS in Geology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2020

Module name: GIS in Geology
Module code: 04-GF-S2-1103
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2020
Semester:
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The main aim of the module GIS in Geology is to familiarize students with the geological applications of selected remote sensing and GIS techniques. Module includes theoretical introduction into the geological cartography, encompassing various types of geological maps. The course will allow students to understand the background and methodology of several techniques used in geology and based on GIS tools. The course will focus mainly on the practical usage of introduced techniques using GIS software and the interpretation of obtained results. The most important methods introduced during the course include morphometric analysis of Digital Elevation Models in various scales (hydrological tools, analysis and tectonic interpretation of drainage system, calculation of selected morphometric indices used in active tectonic studies, etc.), lineaments analysis (i.e. hillshade, slope, aspect, direction analysis, contour maps with dense isolines), Structure from Motion and its usage in geological studies, terrestrial laser scanning, landslide inventory and susceptibility mapping.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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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]
understand the background and methodology of several GIS techniques used in geology [04-GF-S2-1103_1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [2/5]
has practical skills in using GIS tools in analysis, visualization and interpretation of geological data [04-GF-S2-1103_2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5]
know how to acquire data and process digital elevation models of various scales, conduct morphometric and morphotectonic analyses, and conclude on the geological causes of obtained pattern; know how to use GIS methods based on DEM in geohazard studies [04-GF-S2-1103_3]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K01 [1/5] KGG2_K02 [2/5]
understand the fundaments of „Structure from Motion” technique, know how to use it [04-GF-S2-1103_4]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K02 [2/5]
is familiar with GIS techniques applied in geological mapping, and can use them in practice, and understand the basic of this specific type of cartography [04-GF-S2-1103_5]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5] KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U04 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [04-GF-S2-1103_w_1]
Verification of knowledge acquired by the student during lectures and individual reading of the indicated literature
 04-GF-S2-1103_1 04-GF-S2-1103_5
Evaluation of projects prepared during classes [04-GF-S2-1103_w_2]
Verification of student GIS skills and geological interpretation of obtained results acquired during the course, based on evaluation of projects prepared during laboratory classes
 04-GF-S2-1103_2 04-GF-S2-1103_3 04-GF-S2-1103_4 04-GF-S2-1103_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [04-GF-S2-1103_fs_1]
Lectures presenting GIS methods used in the analysis, visualization and interpretation of geological data
 10
individual acquisition of knowledge of geological processes; reading of the indicated literature; student consultations
 15 Written test [04-GF-S2-1103_w_1]
laboratory classes [04-GF-S2-1103_fs_2]
Performing by the student the assigned laboratory projects (cartographic, statistical, modeling) using GIS software along with the analysis of the obtained results and their visualization.
 30
preparation for the laboratory classes by familiarizing with the indicated issues, working out results from the laboratory, getting acquainted with Polish and foreign literature and software environment
 20 Evaluation of projects prepared during classes [04-GF-S2-1103_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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