Terrestrial navigation 2 (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
- ability to determine the ship's position by use of dead reckoning
- taking into account tides in navigation and a harbour area

Content

Dead reckoning. Tides and calculations. Tide tables.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

- Forsen, M., Haavisto, J., Karlsson, J., Keränen, K. ja Sivuranta, T. (2010) Merenkulun perusteet 1, rannikolta avomerelle. Opetushallitus. 3. tarkistettu painos. ISBN: 978-952-13-4571-5
- Forsen, M (1994) Merenkulku 3 - Vuorovesioppi, Magneettioppi. Opetushallitus. ISBN: 951-37-1295-8.
- Learn materials
- 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.

Student workload

Lessons 18 hours
Your own work and learning tasks 19 hours
Written exam 2 hours
Returning lesson of the exam 1 hour
Total 40 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Terrestrial navigation 1