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Radar Plotting 1: Manual plotting (1 cr)

Code: MM14O116-3003

General information


Enrollment

01.08.2020 - 25.10.2020

Timing

26.10.2020 - 13.11.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

1 - 60

Degree programmes

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

Teachers

  • Lasse Lusto
  • Ossi Westilä

Teacher in charge

Petteri Niittymäki

Groups

  • MMC19D-Å
    Maritime Management, 2019, full-time studies
  • MMC17U-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 17, full-time studies
  • MMC18D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 18, full-time studies
  • MMC20D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 2020, full-time studies
  • MM14U-Å
    Maritime Management h14, unga, Åbo
  • MMC16U-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 16, full-time studies
  • MM15U-Å
    Maritime Management h15, unga, Åbo
  • ÖH20MM-Å
    Öppna yh, Bachelor of maritime management captain, Åbo

Objective

To provide the student with the skills to manage traffic situa-tions as the officer of the watch through the use of radar plot-ting and with ability to use radar in order to maintain safety of navigation and fulfil the requirements set in the IMO Res. A.483(XII).

Content

• Basic principles of radar plotting
• Different methods of manual radar plotting
• Planning evasive manoeuvres
• Confirming the speed and course of the current in radar plotting
• Errors in radar plotting

Location and time

26.okt 13.nov

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures.
Exercises in the simulator.

Exam schedules

30.okt

Completion alternatives

Practical examination in the simulator.

Student workload

3 days

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

• 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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 1A
Navigational Aids: Radar
Terrestrial Navigation B