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Course Description

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 3.
• Prerequisite: None.

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