Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- principles of navigational aids
- ability to determine errors of navigational aids

Content

Ship's navigation aids:
- magnetic and gyro compass
- (D)GPS
- log
- echo-sounder
- AIS
- VDR
- autopilot

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 in class, familiarization with various navigation devices and student presentations.
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.

Further information

Navigation devices in implementations are 11 themes, each theme one, or two students make presentations in PowerPoint format. The length of the presentation is 5-10 min, the presentations will be sent to the teacher to be checked before the performance according to the schedule.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student presentations assessment and active participation in discussions in class. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.