Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6004
Title: Navigation and Meteorology
Long Title: Navigation and Meteorology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with a foundation knowledge of Navigation and Meteorology, to include both terrestrial and celestial navigation techniques, and an understaning of meteorology, as it relates to the seafarer.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Obtain a ship's position using calculations from celestial observations.
LO2 Calculate compass' errors using celestial observations.
LO3 Determine directions and distances between positions on the Earth's sphere.
LO4 Describe the the principal meteorological instruments carried on board a merchant vessel and their application on board ship.
LO5 Outline the basic principles of weather systems
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Navigation - The Earth.
Definitions including Latitude, Longitude, Nautical Mile, Statute Mile, Great Circle, Small Circle, Equator.
The Sailings.
Plane, Parallel and Mercator Sailing. Calculate directions and distances. Use of Traverse Tables.
Compass Errors.
Determine compass errors using Celestial Observations and Nautical Tables.
Celestial Navigation
Obtain a position using celestial observations and Nautical Tables.
Meteorology
Pressure measurement and principal pressure systems. Care and use of the common meteorological instruments, such as the barometer, barograph, hygrometer and anemometer. The Beaufort wind scale. Buys Ballots Law. Fog. Interpret weather forecasts.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
A series of short questions - 1hr duration
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
A series of short questions - 1 hr duration
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Navigation Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Meteorology Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kemp & Young. (1993), Notes on Meteorology, 3rd. 1,2,3,4,5,8, Reed Elsevier, Oxford, p.101, [ISBN: 0-7506-1736-5].
  • Captain Alexander Simpson. (1978), Home Trade Navigation Manual, 5th. 3,4,5,6,7,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, Brown, Son & Ferguson, Glasgow, p.436, [ISBN: 0-85174-303X].
  • Abdul Khalique. (2009), NAV Basics/Ocen, Offshore and Celestial Navigation, Seamanship International, [ISBN: 9781905331420].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 1 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 2 Elective
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 3 Group Elective 1