Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SEAS-0108
Organization's ID:
NST 233
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 weeks (126 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 Celestial Navigation, Advanced Navigation, or Nautical Science
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to meet the celestial navigation requirements of the standards of training, certification and watch keeping table A-II/1.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of celestial navigation, including ocean track plotting, celestial observations, times of celestial phenomenon, compass error, electronic navigation, and star identification and selection

General Topics:

  • Maritime topics developed by the International Maritime Organization
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials