Brno University of Technology Program for the Third Age

1. Brno University of TechnologyProgram for the Third Age Jiří Kunovský email: kunovsky@fit.vutbr.cz address: Brno University of Technology Faculty of Information Technology Božetěchova 2 61266 Brno Czech Republic J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

2. The university program for the third age has started at Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Republic as a result of a great demand for news in science and information technology. J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

3. BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Responsible for the • University of the 3rd age (U3A) • edutacion J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

4. Lectures FIT Two Lectures for the 1st Term of U3A have been done by the Faculty of Information Technology: • „World of Computers“ • „Internet“ J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

5. Location FIT Božetěchova 2 61266 Brno J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

6. History FIT Kartusian Monastery J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

7. Present State FIT New building for lectures J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

8. IT Center FIT Configuration 20 PIII/1.2GHz 256 MB RAM disk 40 GB monitor 15" LCD New PC laboratory J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

9. Main idea of U3A at BUT • To give older people the possibility: • to use modern technologies • to understand new systems • to participate in all benefits of modern life It’s also a tool how to make life at later better J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

10. Present state • It is expected that there will be over 7500 • senior students at Czech Universities, • in very different types of courses. • U3As are offered at 15 public Universities, • many of them have long-term experience • and also international connections. J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

11. Special Courses FIT Computer courses have started in spring term 2001, only 2 hours a term was the first idea. Due to the fact of great interest of seniors, new computer courseshave been created. • Beginners • Intermediate • Advanced J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

12. Special Courses FIT Computer Courses Organized by FIT • A – For Beginners • Subjects: • Operation System MS Windows XP (Introduction) • Text Editor MS Word XP • Internet (Advanced Search in Internet) J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

14. Special Courses FIT Computer Courses Organized by FIT • B – For Intermediate Students • Subjects: • Operation System MS Windows XP • Text Editor MS Word XP • Spreadsheet MS Excel XP J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

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16. Special Courses FIT Computer Courses Organized by FIT • C – For Advanced Students • Subjects: • Internet Technology • WWW, E-mail Communication • HTML and JavaScript J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

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18. 3rd year of study Brno University of Technology • Faculty of Information Technology • Faculty of Fine Arts • Faculty of Civil Engineering • Faculty of Business and Management • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication • Faculty of Architecture • Faculty of Chemistry J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

19. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 1 • Faculty of Fine Arts • Title of course: Theory and History of the Art • Number of students: 33 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

20. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 2 • Faculty of Civil Engineering • Title of course: Properties of Building Materials, • Technical Investigation of Buildings, • Ecology of Water Constructions, • Access to the Information Sources • Number of students: 8 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

21. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 3 • Faculty of Business and Management • Title of course: Satisfaction Analysis of Customers in • Special Market Chains, Strong and Weak Aspects of • Small Business in Front of EU, • Integration Processes – Questions of Entrance of CR • into EU • Number of students: 19 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

22. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 4 • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering • Title of course: Mathematical and Statistical Evaluation of • Events, Security of Air Traffic, Technology of Environment, • Structure and Properties of Technical and Natural • Materials • Number of students: 5 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

23. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 5 • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication • Title of course: Robotics, Telecommunications from A to Z • Number of students: 7 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

24. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 6 • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication • Title of course: Present TV Technique and • Video Technique • Number of students: 15 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

25. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 7 • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication • Title of course: Nuclear Energy and its Safety • Number of students: 16 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

26. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study – 8 courses • Course No. 8 • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication • Title of course: Surface Mounted Devices • Number of students: 7 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

27. Special Courses University of 3rd Age – 3rd year of study • Total Number of Students: 110 J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

28. Address FIT www.fit.vutbr.cz Tel.: +420 541141139, 541212219Fax: +420 541141270E-mail: info@fit.vutbr.cz J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.

29. Special conditions & Summary • Our seniors spent the main • part of their lives under a • totalitarian regime. • It’s also a tool • how to make life at later better J.P. 2002 K.P.J.K.