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Celestial Navigation 3Laajuus (1 cr)

Code: SF22O113

Credits

1 op

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by means of observing the sun and the stars.

Content

• Midday latitude, calculation
• Calculations in determining the position by means of height measurements of celestial bodies
• The reliability of the line of position

Qualifications

Celestial Navigation 2

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 23.03.2025

Timing

24.03.2025 - 28.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
Teachers
  • Emilia Lindroos
Groups
  • SFK23D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h23, dagstudier

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by means of observing the sun and the stars.

Content

• Midday latitude, calculation
• Calculations in determining the position by means of height measurements of celestial bodies
• The reliability of the line of position

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Navigation advanced, mates / masters, Captain Nadeem Anvar + American Practical Navigator, Bowditch

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

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

Celestial Navigation 2

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 24.03.2024

Timing

25.03.2024 - 03.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
Teachers
  • Emilia Lindroos
Groups
  • SFK22D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h22, dagstudier

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by means of observing the sun and the stars.

Content

• Midday latitude, calculation
• Calculations in determining the position by means of height measurements of celestial bodies
• The reliability of the line of position

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Celestial Navigation 2