MAS 172 - Ocean Navigation And Voyage Planning

Institution:

Clatsop Community College

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Description:

Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques of ocean navigation including great circle routes, electronic position fixing, use of sextant in ocean navigating, latitude by Polaris, latitude by meridian passage, ETA's, universal time, Nautical Almanac, and other publications used for ocean passages. Students will become familiar with ocean passage planning and enroute activities. Prerequisite: MAS 171 or instructor approval. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clatsopcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 325-0910

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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