DEM and geomorphometry application in environmental analysis and spatial planning Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: DEM and geomorphometry application in environmental analysis and spatial planning
Module code: W2-GF-S2-238
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge about digital elevation models (creation, analysis and visualization) and geomorphometry as a field of knowledge dealing with the quantification of phenomena and objects in the earth’s environment. The course provides information on the applicability of quantitative spatial data in Geographical Information Systems, earth sciences and spatial planning. It gives the ability to use various computer applications used in working with digital elevation models (DEMs).
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 has extended knowledge in the field of earth sciences, basic terminology relating to geomorphometry and digital elevation models; knows the current literature of the subject. The student has knowledge of the applied empirical data in earth sciences and related sciences, including in the field of statistics and GIS; knows the principles of data acquisition and tools for their description [W2-GF-S2-238 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5]
student uses advanced statistical techniques and GIS software to model, predict and solve specific problems in the field of earth sciences. Student is able to obtain and interpret spatial data and formulate appropriate conclusions based on them. Student can describe, analyze and interpret the causes and course of the natural processes and phenomena based on data from various sources and theoretical knowledge [W2-GF-S2-238 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-238 _fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-238 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-238 _fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-238 _2
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary 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
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)
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