•   Navigational Aids: Compasses MM14M103-3004 27.09.2021-01.10.2021  1.25 credits  (MMC18D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student is provided with
    • an ability to determine and allow for errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses.
    • knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses.
    • theoretical knowledge and whether theory has been real-ised with reference to gyro-compasses on vessels as well as the faults and limitations of gyro-compasses.
    • an understanding of systems (master/slave) under the con-trol of the master gyro and knowledge of the operation and care of the main types of gyro-compasses.
    Prerequisites
    Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering
    Content of the study unit
    • The magnetic compass
    • Terrestrial and vessel magnetism
    • Deviation and deviation coefficients
    • The magnetic compass compensation
    • Drawing up a deviation curve
    • The construction of a magnetic compass
    • The gyro-compass
    • The free gyro and gyro laws, precession, the north-seeking gyro
    • The gyro-compass errors: the latitude error, the speed error, the influence of the course and changes in speed and the ballistic error
    • Going through the typical gyro-compasses onboard
    • Knowledge of the magnetic and gyro-compass maintenance
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    E-learning. Lectures and/or project-based learning and demon-strations.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    27.09.2021 - 01.10.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • MMC18D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Petteri Niittymäki, Jani Lampiola

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain, Degree Programme in Maritime Management

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Share of online studies

    1 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written examination and possible assignments passed.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    2.sep

    Timing and attendance

    21.sep 9.okt

    Student's schedule and workload

    41h

    Assessment criteria
    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