MSC 150 - Marine Navigation

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course provides training in marine piloting and electronic navigation techniques. Topics include use of charts, instruments, navigational aids, compasses, nautical publications, radar, GPS, LORAN, and depth sounders, with an emphasis on plotting techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the safe navigation of vessels utilizing and interpreting information obtained from navigational aids. (S23391)