Course detail

Sustainable Transport

ÚSI-EDUDOAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course is focused on the currently very topical issue, particularly on the impact of transport on the environmental components, including human health.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Karel Pospíšil, Ph.D., LL.M.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Entry knowledge

Elementary knowledge of high school mathematic, physics, chemistry and biology.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The exam will consist of the written and oral part. The condition of the oral exam is fulfillment of conditions of the written test.
Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of course is to give students basic knowledge about the concept of sustainable transport. Learn to actively seek and treat risks associated with traffic. Ability to minimize negative impact on the environment in accordance with the current legislation in practical activities in transport.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ADAMEC, V. - SCHÜLLEROVA, B. Environmentální rizika v dopravě. USI VUT v Brně, 2016. 80 s.
ADAMEC, V. et al. Doprava, zdraví a životní prostředí.. Praha: Vydavatelství Grada Publishing, 2008. ISBN: 978-80-247-2156-9.
ADAMEC,V. et al. Železniční doprava. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o. Brno, 2010. ISBN: 978-80-720-727-7
FRIČ, J., ADAMEC, V. a kol. Silniční doprava.. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o. Brno, 2010. ISBN: 978-80-7204-728-4
IONESCU, G. (edit). Transportation and Environment. Assessments and Sustainability.AAP 2016. 297 p. ISBN: 978-1-77188-466-2.
TICHÝ, Milík. Ovládání rizika: analýza a management. Vyd. 1. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2006., 396. ISBN: 807-1794-155

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EID_P Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

33 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Karel Pospíšil, Ph.D., LL.M.

Syllabus

1. Sustainable transport and sustainable development indicators
2. Application of sustainable transport principles
3. Environmental and health risks of transport
4. Safe transport
5. Monitoring of the state of the environment and the use of information systems
6. Management systems in transport
7. Externalities in transport and their solutions
8. Smart City and intelligent transport systems
9. Assessment of the impact of transport structures on the environment
10. Quality of life in the context of transport planning
11. Introduction to transport sociology
12. Analysis, assessment and treatment of transport risks
13. Hygiene requirements for working environment and occupational diseases in transport