Terrestrial navigation 2 (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- 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

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 columns 4 are used:
- the information obtained from nautical charts and publications is relevant, interpreted correctly and properly applied
- all potential navigational hazards are accurately identified
- the primary method of fixing the ship’s position is the most appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
- calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Course does not include RDI or work-related cooperation.

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

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.