Get Outside (Maps) and (Compass) Course
May 3 @ 9:00 am - May 4 @ 5:00 pm ADT
Get Outside (GO) courses are technical skills courses that provide a comprehensive introduction to navigation using maps and a compass.
The GO (Maps) course provides students with knowledge and applied opportunities to develop navigation skills, and aims to develop comfort while using maps and to:
a) Help the graduate become more proficient in navigating in familiar terrain
b) Help the graduate become more proficient in the use of maps for terrain recognition and
navigation.
Upon completion of the OCC GO (Maps) course you will have an understanding of how to interpret the markings on a topographic map so as to recognize important terrain features, calculate distance and elevation gain, and use a topographic map while constructing a trip plan.
The GO (Compass) course provides students with knowledge and applied opportunities to develop skills to navigate with a compass in order to:
a) Help the student become more proficient in navigating in familiar terrain
b) Help the student become more proficient in the use of maps for terrain recognition and
navigation.
Upon completion of the OCC GO (Compass) you will have an understanding of how to use a compass by itself and in conjunction with a topographic map so as to able to perform functions such as taking a bearing, following a bearing and adjusting for declination.
You can take one course or both courses on this Navigation course weekend.
