Study Guide

Objective

The student
• must have a command of basic terrestrial navigational theory.
• is able to determine the vessel’s position with means of of landmarks, lighthouses, navigation marks and buoys.
• is able to determine the vessel´s position by means of numerical values from electronic positioning devices.
• is able to draw a route plan.

Content

• Absolut and relative navigation principles
• The earth’s system of coordinates, latitude and longi-tude/repetition
• Definition of difference in Lat/Long and departure
• Definition of rhumb line and the great circle
• Nautical miles and knots
• Definition of courses, bearings and relative bearings
• Definition of different course systems.
• Compass errors; course and bearing conversion/repetition
• Tha basics of route planning
• Reading and plotting positions in a chart/repetition
• Chart work

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1

Objective

The student
• must have a command of basic terrestrial navigational theory.
• is able to determine the vessel’s position with means of of landmarks, lighthouses, navigation marks and buoys.
• is able to determine the vessel´s position by means of numerical values from electronic positioning devices.
• is able to draw a route plan.

Content

• Absolut and relative navigation principles
• The earth’s system of coordinates, latitude and longi-tude/repetition
• Definition of difference in Lat/Long and departure
• Definition of rhumb line and the great circle
• Nautical miles and knots
• Definition of courses, bearings and relative bearings
• Definition of different course systems.
• Compass errors; course and bearing conversion/repetition
• Tha basics of route planning
• Reading and plotting positions in a chart/repetition
• Chart work

Location and time

According to realization schedule

Materials

Dokmar: Ship Navigation,

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test , chart work

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1