ADV 131 - Nautical Navigation

Institution:

Washington County Community College

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Description:

1 class hour This course is the second of a three-course series that teaches the skills necessary to locate one's geographical position on land or sea. Through studying the science of coastal navigation, students will learn the mapping features unique to nautical charts and navigation techniques utilized at sea. Students will learn the methods and theory 1-800-210-6932 99 behind coastal navigation, dead reckoning, piloting, and calculating set and drift. Students will apply these learned skills through field time on a schooner if also enrolled in ADV111. Prerequisite: ADV130 or instructor approval

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wccc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 454-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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