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2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NS 231 - Navigation (3)


An in-depth study of piloting and electronic navigation; including theory, principles and procedures. Students learn aspects of piloting including the use of charts, visual and electronic aids, and theory and operation of magnetic and gyrocompasses. Other topics discussed include tides, currents, effects of wind and weather, plotting, use of navigation instruments and types and characteristics of electronic navigation systems. (Navy Options)