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     David Sheriff Board Administrator Username: admin Post Number: 261 Registered: 01-2004 |
Revised schedule to reflect what is actually happening and to schedule more classes at the harbor. There is a meeting room there and we have access to the equipment on the vessels. On 10/16 the Dean, Don Taylor, will be stopping by during the first hour to evaluate my teaching skills  I have a meaty radar session planned. This would be a good time to make an extra effort to come on time.
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| David Sheriff Board Administrator Username: admin Post Number: 232 Registered: 01-2004 |
At our last meeting it became apparent that the discussion of compasses and autopilots belong together as the autopilot is the principal user of an electronic steering compass. Likewise it seemed that the subject of data communications should immediately follow GPS as the initial need for communications will be with the GPS and computer. Because we have decided to distribute radar simulation software, it seemed appropriate to reduce the lab time spent on radar simulators. I have fairly high hopes for getting another Mariner vessel equipped with radar and chartplotter. That makes two boats in the 36 foot range which should accommodate the class and makes more live radar experience feasible. We never had a mid-term scheduled. I will continue to monitor comprehension with quizzes. Finally, I thought it would be better to leave the chartplotter and radar competency exams until we have had all the live radar sessions.
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| David Sheriff Board Administrator Username: admin Post Number: 219 Registered: 01-2004 |
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| David Sheriff Board Administrator Username: admin Post Number: 195 Registered: 01-2004 |
MST 218 Electronic Aids to Navigation Fall 2008 _Student Information Sheet Name:_______________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Are you officially enrolled in the course? _____ Interest: _____ recreation _____ MST certificate Do you have good web access? __________ Where? ______________________________________ Please rate your personal computer proficiency: ___________________________________________ Have you previously registered on the Electric Marine discussion board? _______________________ Boating Experience (circle): None, Armchair, Bathtub, Very little, Some in the past, Day Sailor, Intermediate, Fairly accomplished, Own a boat, CG Licensed, Professional Prior MST or boating classes, if any:____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ __ Please note that each student will need the exclusive use of a handheld GPS for the entire semester. Do you own or have exclusive access to a handheld GPS? ______ What make and model?________________________________________________________________ Do you have an extra handheld GPS you would be willing to loan a fellow student for the semester?___ Do you need the loan of a handheld GPS for the semester? ___________________ Check all you currently use: ____ GPS ____ Radar ____ Autopilot ____ Chartplotter ____ Sounder ____ Personal computer navigation software _____ None of these Do you understand that this class lecture and lab (with breaks) runs from 1800 (6:00 pm) to 2150 (9:50 pm) every Thursday night during this semester? ________ Do you have work or other obligations that will prevent you from coming to class by 1800 or staying until 2150 ? ______ If so, please explain: _________________________________________________ Do you expect that you will attend every class session? _____ If not, please explain: _______________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___ Do you have any special requirements in order to take the class? _______________________________ | ||||
| David Sheriff Board Administrator Username: admin Post Number: 179 Registered: 01-2004 |
This is the first time this course has been offered at Saddleback College. Changes in the Syllabus may occur up until the start of class. The course schedule may be changed at any time.
This is the original class schedule. As this is the first time the class is offered, it is subject to continuous revision. The revisions are posted at the top of this thread.
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