Course: Transportation of dangerous goods

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Course title Transportation of dangerous goods
Course code KTRD/PPNVP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Soušek Radovan, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction of DGT problem. Legislation and conditions of DGT. Classification of dangerous goods. Symbols and marking of dangerous goods. Packaging for transport and warehousing. Packaging tests. Rail DGT. Road DGT. Air DGT. Maritime DGT. Inland water DGT. Intermodal DGT. Information systems in DGT range. Disasters and leaks of dangerous goods. Fire prevention and first aid. Spare time, subject summary.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to offer information about dangerous goods transportation (DGT) problem in individual transport modes according to current legislation.
After passing the subject, the student is able to orientate in problem of packaging of dangerous goods in all transport modes. Student is able to operate information systems and software products used in dangerous goods transport sphere. Student should be also able to pass through Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor course.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

For students of the full-time study participation in an examination is conditioned by obtaining a course credit. The obtained course credit confirms that the full-time student attended the lessons in the required amount, that he/she met the requirements for acquiring the course credit and may proceed to take the examination. Conditions for acquiring the course credit are stipulated by the teacher during the first week of the semester lecture period. The examination in the subject (its form, content and duration) is determined in compliance with the Study and Examination Regulations of the University of Pardubice."
Recommended literature
  • Řád pro mezinárodní železniční přepravu nebezpečného zboží - RID (přílohou CIM)..
  • Evropská dohoda o mezinárodní dopravě nebezpečného zboží po silnici - ADR..
  • Předpisy v letecké dopravě ICAO a IATA..
  • Zvláštní podmínky pro vnitrostátní železniční přepravu nebezpečného zboží - PNZ..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control (2014) Category: Transportation and communications 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control (2016) Category: Transportation and communications 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Technology and Control (2013) Category: Transportation and communications 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer