This course is designed to give you the fundamentals of navigation to carry into the field.  It will be followed by a field course later in the fall to test the skills learned in the classroom.  By the end of the day, you should be able to effectively use a compass, read and interpret maps, plot coordinates, plan a route, account for contingencies on that route, and integrate GPS and smartphone technology to get where you are going in a safe and efficient manner.

6.5 Hours of Classroom Instruction Includes:

• Navigation fundamentals
• Equipment selection
• Compass use
• Map reading and interpretation
• Plotting grids with various coordinate formats
• Route planning
• Self-mapping
• Solar and celestial navigation
• GPS integration
• Smartphone navigation applications
• Safety considerations

 Required Equipment:

• Note-taking materials

Recommended Equipment:

• Baseplate or lensatic compass

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