Geohazards - Introduction Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Geohazards - Introduction
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-156
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Introduction to climatic and meteorological geohazards. Basic concepts. An overview of last year's threats. Basic characteristics of the causes, course and effects of selected climatic and meteorological geohazards. Basic geomorphological threats. Analysis of ways to identify geomorphological hazards. Early warning systems against geomorphological threats.
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]
applies basic research techniques and tools in geosciences and basic statistical methods, algorithms and computer techniques to describe phenomena and analyse data [U01]
 U03 [4/5]
is able to properly select the available sources of information in the field of geohazards. He can also critically select information available in various databases [U02]
 U02 [4/5]
understands basic natural phenomena and processes with a focus on geohazards [W01]
 W02 [3/5]
has knowledge of the basic problems, conceptual categories and terminology of geohazards and knows the interrelationship of geohazard science with other natural sciences. [W02]
 W04 [4/5]
has knowledge of the history of the development of geosciences and the research methods used in them [W03]
 W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-156_fs_1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work U02 W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-156_fs_2] 15 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
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)
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