3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Credit By ExaminationUpper DivisionMilitaryDepartmental Credit
This course is an in-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures, and application of plotting, piloting, and electronic navigation, as well as an introduction to maneuvering boards. Students learn piloting techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and electronic aids, and the theory of operation of both magnetic and gyrocompasses. Students develop practical skills in plotting and electronic navigation. Other topics include tides, currents, effects of wind/weather, voyage planning, and an application and introduction to the international/inland rules of navigation.
Learning Outcomes1Explain the theory and practice of navigation at sea.
2Describe the environmental weather factors affecting naval operations.
3Describe the sources of environmental products/predictions, forecasts available to naval units underway.
4Demonstrate relative motion and the capability to solve problems associated with relative motion using maneuvering boards.
5Demonstrate proper use of the Rules of the Road preventing collisions at sea.
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