The Department organizes the University of the Third Age (U3A), education for elder people and seniors, as a part of the study program Tropické zemědělství. During the first year, students of this program learn about animal production and food processing in tropical and subtropical countries. During the second year start subsequent lectures about plant production and agroecology of tropical and subtropical crops. Participants also gain information on the concept of CSR (Corporate social responsibility), learn about Fair Trade principles and new directions in the area of sustainable development.
Actual information on the U3A can be found HERE.
Examples of topics and excursions:
- Main livestock species of tropics and their utilization
- Camels Zoo Praha
- Excursion to ŠZP Lány – antelopes, lamas, and more
- How to weigh a giraffe: Identification and measurements of both, domestic and feral animals
- Breeding, hunting, and protection of game in South Africa
- Protection of antelopes - an example of Derby Eland
- Interspecies communication of animals: do they recognize the voices of other species?
- Travel medicine and health risks in exotic destinations
- Chosen infections transmittable from animals to humans - concerns and reality (excursion to ÚVN Praha)
- Breeding of tropical animals in ZOO and issues connected to their behavior
- Food law and health-safe food
- Heterogeneous substances in food and alimentary illnesses in humans (excursion to SVÚ Praha)
