Acquisition of basic knowledge about the role and the importance of information technology and information systems and their use in modern transport systems.

Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge and relevant skills about the role of information technology and information systems in modern operating systems as well as specific information systems in traffic, transport and logistics systems. With this particular knowledge the students will be capable to do specific engineer tasks in transport domain, and they will be able to acquire more easily new knowledge in the field of computer technology.

Data, information and knowledge. Basic concepts of computer science, information technology. Fundamentals of Information Systems. Modern business information systems. Information system components: hardware, software, databases, computer networks, human resources. The organization and structure of data. Systems for database management. Relational database management systems. Information systems in traffic management. Information systems for transport management. Information systems for railway management. Information systems for warehouse management. Distribution centers and information technology.

Lectures, exercises, computer exercises and continuous individual work.