- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Man in space-introduction to social geography 4208-CwP-WdGS-OG
The aim of the lecture is to present basic knowledge in the field of social geography and to illustrate the role of space in explaining and describing the functioning of contemporary societies. The course will cover topics related to the geography of labor, gender geography, local communities, spatial aspects of demographic processes, urban geography, as well as inequalities and poverty. No prior preparation is required for this course.
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Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge, student:
(1) Specifies and characterises the major contemporary social processes in their spatial dimension . (2) Characterises the basic types of spatial transformations of social structures . (3) Describes the spatial differentiation of chosen social phenomena in Poland and in the world .
In terms of abilities and skills:
(1) Gives an explanation of the spatial conditions of the social processes . (2) Analyses the causes and the course of the main social processes and phenomena with regard to their spatial differentiation .
In terms of social skills:
(1) Can properly determine the priorities for action adopted in individual work.
Assessment criteria
Attendance at lectures (50 %) and a test covering material presented during the lectures (50 %). To pass (grade 3) it is necessary to get at least 60%.
Bibliography
Majer A., 2010, Socjologia i przestrzeń miejska, Wyd. Naukowe PWN SA, Warszawa,
Pain, R., Gough, J., Mowl, G., Barke, M., MacFarlene, R., & Fuller, D. (2014). Introducing social geographies. Routledge.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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