Terrestrial navigation 1 (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
- ability to determine the ship's position by use of landmarks, aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys, taking into account winds, current and estimated speed.
- ability use nautical chart and publications.

Content

Spherical coordinates, map projections used in navigation, nautical charts, chart marks, buoyancy system, chart working, compasses, communication and warnings, wind and current, logbook.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Course material

- Forsen, M., Haavisto, J., Karlsson, J., Keränen, K. and Sivuranta, T. (2010) Merenkulun perusteet 1, rannikolta avomerelle. Opetushallitus. 3. tarkistettu painos. ISBN: 978-952-13-4571-5
- Learn materials
- Coastal chart 18, Approaches to Helsinki
- Navigation tools: nautical protractor triangle(s) and divider

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam