The aim of the subject is to deepen and reinforce the knowledge acquired from high school mathematics.

Students will learn new procedures and mathematical methods, enhance their logical thinking to be able to understand and apply the knowledge gained in their specializations. Students should also learn how to analyze a problem, choose the appropriate procedure, select the right calculation method, and evaluate the result, which should lead to critical thinking.

The subject is divided into tree topics: the first one focusing on the fundamentals of linear algebra; the second one dealing with the differential calculus of a single variable, and the third one being dedicated to the basics of integral calculus.

The aim of the course is to acquire basic theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge and skills in the areas of physics: kinematics and dynamics of a mass point, mechanics of a rigid body, hydromechanics and mechanical oscillations and waves. 

The course focuses on explaining the fundamental concepts of structural mechanics. Topics include: the role of structural mechanics, planar force systems, computational models of structures, loads, and external supports. Calculation of support reactions, components of internal force resultants, differential equilibrium conditions, and internal force diagrams. Analysis of statically determinate planar beams—simple, cantilever, inclined, and kinked. Planar composite beam systems and truss structures. Cross-sectional characteristics of planar shapes. Introduction to the analysis of spatial structures.

The importance of geodesy in civil engineering. Coordinate systems, reference frames and vertical datum in Czech republic and EU.
Angle-, distance-, height measurements, geodetic calculations. Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
Methods of spatial data collecting - surveying, GNSS, terrestrial and airborne laser scanning, mobile mapping systems.
Setting out of structures, check measurements, determination of displacements and deformations, special measurements.
Cadastre of real estates, retrieval of informations from cadastre.
Cartography, state map series, geographical information systems (GIS), building information model (BIM).

Collecting of available geodetic data (maps, information abou property relations, data from geographic information systems etc.) for given real locality, as preparation of project design. Use of geodetic data in designing. Basic measuring methods of data acquisition. Processing of measured data, elaboration of final documentation.

Methods of building design with the consideration of an architectural concept - building typology and layout arrangement requirements. Acceptance of valid standards and regulations. The application of architectural and structural design principles, present economic relations, energy efficiency requirements and environmental demands. Design principles for barrier-free residential houses and their neighbouring outdoor spaces. Design of residential houses is completed in practical classes.

The course is aimed at familiarizing students with basic terminology, requirements, and design solutions in the field of building construction. The course covers building typology, design activities, the legal and regulatory framework for construction, basic structural elements, and building systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the requirements for building structures and their application in the design of vertical and horizontal load-bearing and non-load-bearing structures, including structures connecting different height levels. The aim is to prepare students for the independent design and assessment of structural systems in accordance with technical standards and regulations.

The course presents fundamentals in room acoustics and daylighting in buildings. Knowledge of this subject will be practically used for the following study - in seminars, projects and master degree projects.

The content of the subject is divided into two specialized sections:
1) Testing in civil engineering and
2) Technology of concrete and silicate production.
Ad 1)
Requirements for building materials according to the EU directive on building products and the system of tests of materials, segments and constructions.
Division of tests into certificate tests and checking tests, destructive and non-destructive.
Regression relations and statistic evaluation of results.
Essentials of non-destructive testing methods and their application in laboratories (electro-acoustic, magnetic and hardness non-destructive measurement methods).
Radiometric methods of the detection of reinforcement location, volume mass and moisture of bulk materials and radon in buildings.
Ad 2)
Technology of concrete production. Types and components of concrete.
Fresh concrete processing, concrete hardening and curing.
Basic findings about production and usage of silicate products.

Basics of hydrology, water cycle, precipitation-runoff process, factors influencing the precipitation-runoff process (basin geography, atmospheric processes and precipitation), components of the water balance, extreme hydrological phenomena, minimum, maximum flows, m-day and N-year waters.

Basics of climatology, composition of the Earth's atmosphere, general atmospheric circulation, climate classification. Climate change, basic theory, greenhouse effect. Climate development History, present, future. Basic facts about climate change, data work, interpretation of results and connection to hydrological processes.

Determination of the effect of water on curved surfaces, floating bodies. Basics of hydrodynamics, knowledge about the flow and movement of water in pressure pipe systems. Water movement in systems with a free surface. Knowledge from the hydraulics of objects in water management structures and facilities. Basics of groundwater flow.

Basics of fluid statics – properties of fluids, pressure in a fluid at rest, hydrostatic forces on plain and curved surface, floatation
Basics of hydrodynamics, water flow in pressure pipeline systems.
Flow in systems with a free surface, in open channels and flow over hydraulic structures.
New finding in hydraulics of water structures.
Basics of groundwater flow, wells, collection galleries.
Basics in hydrology, water balance, precipitation, evaporation, surface runoff from watershed and its analysis, maximum and minimum discharges, M-day and N-year discharges.
Students will take the course partly in computational and laboratory exercises.

Financial sources of the civil firm, own and foreign sources, short-term and long-term sources.

Firm’s property, the management of particular parts of the property and the coverage of the property from various sources. Structural order and its determination.

Budget. Monitoring of the costs connected with the order, the running of the structural order from the technological and financial aspect.

Financial sources for the order assurance.

Financial plan of the order.

The cash flow of the company and the cash flow of the order.

Comparison of planned and real state of the structural order from the financial aspect.

Evaluation of the differences.

Elementary architectural and structural design principles of civil buildings. Rooms and floor areas requirements, building volume and zones, cardinal point orientation, operation schemes, interiors equipments and furniture.

Respect for applicable ordinances, regulations, standards. Application of current requirements for economy, energy efficiency of buildings and environmental protection. Requirements for barrier-free design of buildings and accessibility to them.

Designing of Nearly zero energy houses and Passive houses with the use of passive solar systems. An introduction to the utilization of active solar systems and renewable energy sources. Students will be given a general layout of a family or residential house to adjust and design with satisfactory conditions. The balance of energy losses and gains will be calculated for the heating period as well as energy savings, heating expenses and calculation of the other technical indexes.

Specifying the requirements for maintenance, repair and reconstruction from the point of view of used materials.
Evaluation of data obtained by diagnostic methods for materials choice.
Checking of materials properties with certificate tests.
Theoretic essentials of composite materials (particles and fibre composites).
Polymer-cement mortars and concrete, impregnation of concretes.
Permanent elastic mastics, their use and their significance in construction.
Glues of building materials and technology of joints.
Hydro-insulating materials and technology, additional thermal insulation. Preservation and replacement of reinforcement in reinforced concretes.
Dispersed reinforcement, wirecutted concrete, self-compacting concretes.
Materials for re-development technologies of reinforced constructions.
Seminary paper with individual task on choice of materials for re-development technology.

The aim of the subject is to empower participants with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to manage the complexities of construction projects. Within the virtual part, students will gain basic knowledge regarding five selected areas (online lectures). Subsequently, within the physical activity, they will solve case studies and specific tasks, in the form of teamwork (international composition of teams). What students qwill learn (content):

1. How to effectively engage construction project stakeholders?
2. How to understand the economic context of public investment projects?
3. How to develop logical frame, WBC and time plan?
4. How to apply financial ratios to gain meaningful information about a company?
5. How to estimate the price of construction works?

The BIP includes Virtual component (October 6 – 7, 2025; focusing on the theoretical background to individual topics) before the start of the physical mobility (October 13 – 17, 2025; i.e. in-person mobility week – practical international team work, students’ presentations, excursions).

The course is intended for beginner students.
Grammar: conjugation of verbs in the present tense, accusative singular, gender of nouns, adjectives and pronouns.
Vocabulary: family, jobs, food and drink, telling the time and date, numbers 0 - 1000.