OUTL 156 - Land Navigation

Institution:

Southern Adventist University

Subject:

Description:

The use of map and compass is one of the most fundamental of outdoor skills. This class is designed to provide information and practical experience that students will use in their roles as outdoor educators and adventure leaders. Topics include map symbols, Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System, latitude and longitude, map scales, declination, resection and map and field bearings, and curriculum development. Students will participate in several map and compass practica as well as a three-day cross country experience. Lab fee 5 will be assessed for this course. Offered on a rotating basis.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southern.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 236-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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