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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the effects of tides and currents, use of tables for calculating tides and currents, weather patterns found in the Pacific Northwest, and the use and interpretation of various weather instruments found onboard vessels. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to principles of coastal navigation including tides and currents, set and drift, coastal radar navigation, dead reckoning, estimated positions, and bathymetric navigation. Students will be introduced to proper and effective voyage planning oriented to the Pacific coast and Pacific Northwest including selection of appropriate charts, research of publications, pre-plotting intended course, planning for set and drift, waypoint selection, ETA's, weather, and hazards that may be encountered. Prerequisite: MAS 164 or instructor approval. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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4.00 Credits
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
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3.00 Credits
Students gain an in-depth knowledge of the Navigation Rules through studying the history of the Navigation rules, reading case studies of collisions, and analyzing the application of the Navigation Rules. It is suggested that this course be taken consecutively with MAS 155 Introduction to Watchkeeping. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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2.00 Credits
Students demonstrate and apply knowledge and skill in the use and operation of marine electronic equipment including radios, sounders, radar, sonar, loran, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Prerequisite: Instructor approval. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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2.00 Credits
Students learn and apply knowledge of marlinespike seamanship skills which includes the use of synthetic lines, line handling, and knots and splices, while actively participating in vessel operations. Includes five days of vessel time. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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2.00 Credits
Students acquire basic skills and knowledge of the safe operation of deck machinery found on workboats. Students continue to develop marlinespike seamanship skills. Successful completion of the US Coast Guard Able Seaman Practical Knot Exam and demonstration of skills mastered in previous Seamanship classes is required. Includes five days of vessel time. Prerequisite: Completion of MAS 182 and instructor approval. FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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2.00 Credits
Students learn to select healthy, appetizing foods that can be prepared on a vessel underway. Includes safe storage techniques, meal selection, and budgeting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn basic radio law and operation practices of marine radios, general information about Global Marine Distress Safety System (GMDSS) as required under Standards for Training and Certification for Watchkeeping (STCW) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines. Students will be prepared to take a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) exam on Elements 1 and 7. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. SUMMER, FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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2.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the duties and responsibilities of small vessel operations. They demonstrate vessel-handling skills under a variety of conditions while emphasizing standards of safe seamanship. Includes five days of vessel time. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. FALL, WINTER, SPRING
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