Unit Code: DNS485

Unit Name: Practical Navigation

Description: Terrestrial navigation is the method of navigation used by mariners that uses landmarks as reference points and ship’s speed along with tides and currents. This is the opposite of celestial navigation, which plots positions in relation to the stars. Mariners use both systems of navigation for accuracy.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Student shall proceed to DNS485 upon successful completion of the unit DNS480 Introduction to Navigation and Chartwork and completion of stage 1 (DA1).

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2