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Technical English in logistics II

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Course Unit Code712-3141/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
CHU01Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Summary
In the course Practice from Logistics in English language II, students will learn about advanced concepts in the field of logistics systems.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course is to get students acquainted with language competencies in the field of logistics, advanced methods of logistics systems

Students should acquire the following skills by completing this course:
- acquisition of comprehensive language skills in the field of logistics systems,
-be able to communicate in advanced English in the field of logistics.

Students should be competent to:
- acquisition of fundamental language skills
Course Contents
1) Definition of logistics, development and scientific basis of logistics
2) Logistics technologies
3) Elements of the logistics system, logistics chain
4) Goals and strategies of the company's logistics system
5) The position of transport in the logistics system
6) Logistics technologies in air, rail and water transport
7) Business logistics
8) Information security of logistics systems
9) Information systems in passenger transport.
10) Warehousing and distribution in logistics
11) The state of logistics in the Czech Republic and in Europe
12) Distribution logistics and logistics recycling
13) Logistic auditing and controlling
14) Reserve
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Myerson, P. Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management. McGraw-HillCompanies Inc., 2012. ISBN: 978-0-07-176627-2.
Lambert M., D.: Logistika, Computer Press, Praha, 2000.
Polák J., Pavliska J., Slíva A.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení I., ES VŠB-TUO, 2001.
Myerson, P. Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management. McGraw-HillCompanies Inc., 2012. ISBN: 978-0-07-176627-2.
Lambert M., D.: Logistika, Computer Press, Praha, 2000.
Polák J., Pavliska J., Slíva A.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení I., ES VŠB-TUO, 2001.
Recommended Reading:
Konečný M.: Logistika v systému řízení podniku, ES VŠB-TUO, 1999.
Gross I.: Logistika, ES VŠCHT, 1996.
Schule, Ch.: Logistika, Victoria Publishing. Praha, 1994.
Konečný M.: Logistika v systému řízení podniku, ES VŠB-TUO, 1999.
Gross I.: Logistika, ES VŠCHT, 1996.
Schule, Ch.: Logistika, Victoria Publishing. Praha, 1994.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit 
        ExaminationExamination100 51