Hydrological processes Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Hydrological processes
Module code: W2-GF-S2-619
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The learning outcomes of the subject of the classes realized during lectures and laboratory classes are identified with extended knowledge, skills and social competences allowing for the correct analysis of hydrological processes. Knowledge of the processes and phenomena occurring in waters (including the differentiation of water balance components, water level fluctuations, transformation of physicochemical properties, thermal conditions, oxygenation, eutrophication, alkalization, acidotrophy, salinity, forms and sediments) is of key importance in the rational, optimal and sustainable use of rainwater, ocean, surface and groundwater.
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]
has in-depth knowledge of the most important hydrological processes and understands their impact on the use of water bodies [W2-GF-S2-619 _1]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
knows the state and contemporary directions of research on hydrological processes in Poland and around the world [W2-GF-S2-619 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [1/5]
knows the methods and has the ability to diagnose and forecast the quantitative and qualitative state of the hydrosphere [W2-GF-S2-619 _3]
 KGG2_W02 [1/5] KGG2_U01 [1/5] KGG2_U02 [1/5] KGG2_U03 [1/5]
has the ability to create specialized hydrological studies of a cognitive, methodological and applied nature [W2-GF-S2-619 _4]
 KGG2_U02 [2/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5]
understands the need to update knowledge and improve skills related to the analysis of hydrological processes and their natural and socio-economic significance [W2-GF-S2-619 _5]
 KGG2_K01 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2- 619 _fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-619 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GFS2- 619_fs_2] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-619 _2 W2-GF-S2-619 _3 W2-GF-S2-619 _4 W2-GF-S2-619 _5
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
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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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