Course Overview
This course guides participants on the use of International Code of Signals for coding and decoding messages and procedures to be applied for communication by visual signaling; on the use of Radio Aids to Marine Navigation for ascertaining facilities and services; and on extracting necessary information from the Annual Notices to Mariners.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$636.77
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize international code flags.
- Describe procedures for flag signals as a communication means.
- Use International Code of Signals for coding and decoding messages.
- State the International code signals for distress.
- Use Radio Aids to Marine Navigation.
- Extract information from the Annual Notices to Mariners.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Communications 1 (NAUT 1805) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Master 3000GT Domestic
Certificate Part-time
- Master 500GT Domestic
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
- Watchkeeping Mate Near Coastal (WKMNC)
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of NAUT 1805 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69885
Dates
Jun 26 - Jul 03 Loading
- CRN 69885
- $636.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 - Jul 03 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
1 week
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please note that class dates are Jun 26, Jun 29-30, and Jul 2-3.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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