BSc Nautical Sciences NAVIGATION III Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This degree runs on the Choice Based Credit System throughout, items 4.69, 4.70 and 4.71 of the Academic Council of 23 July 2020, in force from the academic year 2020-21. The University’s earlier Credit Based Semester and Grading System syllabus is what her older third-year timetables name, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for NAVIGATION III
Module I: Section A
- Birth of universe, stars, planets and their satellites. Signs of the Zodiac. Recognition of principal stars with reference to their constellations. Stellar magnitudes. Section B - Solution of Spherical triangle by Haversine formula, Sine formula, Cosine formula, four part formula & Napier’s Analogies.Application of right angled & quadrantal spherical triangles.
Module II: Section A
- Kepler’s Law. Distance of planets from the sun. Bodes law. Inferior and superior planets. Axial revolution of planets. Relative motion of planets in their orbits. Elongation; Morning and evening star; Reasons for change of SHA/RA of Sun, Moon and planets. Solar prominences, solar spot cycle and its effect on terrestrial magnetism. Section B - To obtain a position by use of position lines obtained fromTwo or more observations with or without run (Simultaneous or staggered). The cocked hat and its interpretations.
Module III: Section A
- Earth-moon system, moon’s orbital and axial rotation, phases of the moon, liberation. Lunar month. Eclipses – solar & lunar; Conditions necessary for occurrence ofa solar or lunar eclipse. Occultation planet or star. Precession of equinoxes. Section B - Calculations based on Sem I, II, III & IV portion ofpractical navigation,
Module Practical
- SEXTANT: To useSextant for the accurate measurement of vertical & horizontal sextant angles. To identify adjustable errors of the sextant and to correct such errors. To measure altitudes of heavenly bodies when possible and do sight calculation. GYRO COMPASS: To know procedure of starting &stopping of Gyro Compass. Routine maintenance. Use of Azimuth ring to take bearing of both celestial and terrestrial objects.
Reference Books
This paper runs across both semesters of the year and the University prints one list of reference books for it, at the end of the second half. Her list is repeated here so that this half is not read as a paper she recommends no reading for.
- 1 Principles of Navigation Capt. P.M. Sarma
- 2 Principles of Navigation Capt. Joseph & Capt. Rewari
- 3 Practical Navigation Capt. H. Subramanium
- 4 Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol. I & II
- 5 The Principles & Practice of Navigation A. Frost
- 6 Nicholl’s Concise Guide Vol. I & II
- 7 Bridge equipment, Charts & Publications Capt. H. Subramanium
- 8 Nories Nautical Table
- 9 Nautical Almanac
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Nautical Science) under the Choice Based Credit System, in force from the academic year 2020-21. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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