TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Abstract

We live in a society defined as the “Information Society” or as the “Knowledge-based Society” that tries to emphasize that the most valuable asset is investment in human and social capital and that the key elements are knowledge and creativity. By the end of the 20th century, science and knowledge became essential parts of our everyday lives. Scientific knowledge is not only the result of our curiosity; it is a powerful means of understanding human nature, society and environment. Advancing in science means to contribute to the social and economic development of society in the country. People should be offered permanent education, subsequently; Lifelong Learning – new and rather old concept – implies investment in people and knowledge. It promotes the acquisition of basic, intermediate and advanced skills, broadening opportunities, innovative forms of learning. As we already know, the aim of education is to provide people equal high-quality learning opportunities to a variety of learning experiences as we are confronted with new problems, we have to adapt ourselves to them and to train specialists for responding to the new demands.