Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SEAS-0139
Organization's ID:
NST 101
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 weeks (54 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Basic Seamanship
Students who receive credit for this course, may not receive credit for Vessel Operations and Maintenance due to the overlap in content
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce shipboard nomenclature, manning, career progression, watchstanding, and emergency procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify parts of a ship
  • Identify emergency signals
  • Locate equipment and structural components of a ship,

General Topics:

  • Shipboard nomenclature
  • Crew organization
  • Watchstanding
  • Basic seamanship
  • Shipboard routine and operations
  • Safety
  • Basic navigation concepts
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials