Celestial navigationLaajuus (2.5 cr)
Code: MK00DQ93
Credits
2.5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
Content
- astronomy fundamentals of navigation
- systems of coordinates
- hour angles
- calculation methods for different celestial bodies
- use of the sextant
- use of the astronomical tables
- determination of the position of the vessel with the help of meridian passage of celestial object
- position lines calculations for the different celestial bodies and determination of vessels position with the help of position lines
Qualifications
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Terrestrial navigation 2
Materials
Approved training during studies
Further information
Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
03.03.2025 - 30.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Alexander Shaub
Teacher in charge
Alexander Shaub
Groups
-
MKKT22SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
Content
- astronomy fundamentals of navigation
- systems of coordinates
- hour angles
- calculation methods for different celestial bodies
- use of the sextant
- use of the astronomical tables
- determination of the position of the vessel with the help of meridian passage of celestial object
- position lines calculations for the different celestial bodies and determination of vessels position with the help of position lines
Opiskelumateriaali
Study materials are in the Learn. Thbook by Tom Canliffe: "Celestial navigation" at the library and PDF version in Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lecture hours and calculations in class, training of the sextant use outdoors.
Independent track:
n/a
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
There are no ECTS points for RDI. During the course we practice the sextant use outdoors and in the auditorium. Many interesting practical measures of open sea astronomical navigation will come up on the course.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Tasks and exam performance time will be adjusted during the teaching hours, because the times of the exercises depend on the weather condition and possibilities for the practice using of the sextant outdoors.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
No collaboration
Opiskelijan työmäärä
The scope of the course is 2.5 p. It is about 2.5 x 21 h = 52.5 h. Most of the studies we complete in the class, about 39 h. About 13.5 h is for self-study.
Further information
Course completion requires 100% attendance.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria
Qualifications
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Terrestrial navigation 2
Further information
Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Alexander Shaub
Teacher in charge
Alexander Shaub
Groups
-
MKKT21SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
Content
- astronomy fundamentals of navigation
- systems of coordinates
- hour angles
- calculation methods for different celestial bodies
- use of the sextant
- use of the astronomical tables
- determination of the position of the vessel with the help of meridian passage of celestial object
- position lines calculations for the different celestial bodies and determination of vessels position with the help of position lines
Opiskelumateriaali
Study materials are in the Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lecture hours and calculations in class, training of the sextant use outdoors.
Independent track:
n/a
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Tasks and exam performance time will be adjusted during the teaching hours, because the times of the exercises depend on the weather condition and possibilities for the practice using of the sextant outdoors.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
No collaboration
Further information
Kurssin suoritus vaatia 100% läsnäolo tehtävien ja tenttien tekeminen.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria
Qualifications
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Terrestrial navigation 2
Further information
Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
06.03.2023 - 01.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Alexander Shaub
Teacher in charge
Alexander Shaub
Groups
-
MKKT20SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
Content
- astronomy fundamentals of navigation
- systems of coordinates
- hour angles
- calculation methods for different celestial bodies
- use of the sextant
- use of the astronomical tables
- determination of the position of the vessel with the help of meridian passage of celestial object
- position lines calculations for the different celestial bodies and determination of vessels position with the help of position lines
Opiskelumateriaali
Study materials are in the Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lecture hours and calculations in class, training of the sextant use outdoors.
Independent track:
n/a
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Tasks and exam performance time will be adjusted during the teaching hours, because the times of the exercises depend on the weather condition and possibilities for the practice using of the sextant outdoors.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam.
Qualifications
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Terrestrial navigation 2
Further information
Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.