WFS-100 Land Navigation

This course will provide students with hands-on experience in the fundamentals of map and compass utilization. Emphasis will be placed on topographic map interpretation and field navigation techniques. In addition to the standard orienteering compass, students are introduced to the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS). TEST

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

1

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret topographic maps to estimate landscape features.
2. Utilize a map and compass to navigate in a field situation.
3. Demonstrate navigation techniques using a global positioning system.

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WFS 100: Land Navigation

Department

Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Course Description

This course will provide students with hands-on experience in the fundamentals of map and compass utilization. Emphasis will be placed on topographic map interpretation and field navigation techniques. In addition to the standard orienteering compass, students are introduced to the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS). TEST

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	1
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret topographic maps to estimate landscape features.
2. Utilize a map and compass to navigate in a field situation.
3. Demonstrate navigation techniques using a global positioning system.