Courses & Units
Marine Electronic Navigation JND280
Introduction
This unit will provide students with the theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of Marine Electronic Navigation equipment to enable the equipment to be used to the best advantage with full understanding of the capabilities and limitations.
This unit builds on the knowledge gained in year 1. It meet the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-II/1 of the STCW code.
Summary
Unit name | Marine Electronic Navigation |
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Unit code | JND280 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
Coordinator | Captain Clarence Pietersz |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | |
Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the errors and limitations associated with radar and ARPA equipment and their implications for vessel safety.
- Interpret the data from an ARPA, and from a paper radar plot, determine the risk of collision, and estimate effective action to avoid a close quarter’s situation.
- Set-up and operate radar and ARPA equipment for navigation and collision avoidance
- Describe the errors associated with electronic navigation equipment and the implications for vessel safety of the errors and limitations of the equipment.
- operate electronic navigation aids and use the equipment for navigation.
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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031705 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,967.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
JND150Teaching
Assessment | Mid Term Test (20%)|Final Examination (80%)|Practical set-up of Navigation instruments |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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