DL 240 - Global Maritime Distress Safety System

Institution:

California Maritime Academy

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Description:

CLASS HOURS: 2, CREDIT: 2 Prerequisites: MTH 100, PHY 100, PHY 100L Corequisite: DL 240L A comprehensive STCW-95-compliant course designed to explore various aspects of how to use a marine VHF radio, the Maritime Mobile Service and the Maritime Mobile Satellite Service. Students will demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of equipment compliance, electronic communications systems, calling procedures, distress alerting techniques, and marine safety information. Course leads to FCC licensing for Marine Radio Operator Permit (Element 1) and GMDSS Operator's License (Element 7). Student must also be enrolled in DL 240L. (Additional fee required). Formerly DL 400.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csum.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 654-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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