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| TEC7131 - Map and Orienteering Skills |
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Knowing where you are and knowing how to get to your final destination is a valued field skill, especially when working in remote areas. This course is specifically designed for students who need to sharpen or update their navigation and map reading skills. Instruction includes the identification of map types, map selection, datums, measurements, symbol identification, and manually plotting map coordinates. Students are also instructed on how to navigate a predefined course with a magnetic compass and use a basic global positioning system (GPS) device in conjunction with standard 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps.
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| College Credit |
1 semester hour |
| Who Should Attend: |
Field biologists and other natural resource field professionals interested in improving or updating their map interpretation and navigational skills. |
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* Identify where and how to obtain maps products;
* Interpret maps and their symbols;
* Plot and record map coordinates (latitude & longitude, UTM);
* Successfully navigate from one point to another using a compass; and
* Navigate to a specific location using a GPS receiver.
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| Length: 3 days/24 hours |
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Availability: Annually |
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Mark Richardson |
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mark richardson@fws.gov |
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(304) 876-7470 |
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Last Updated: November 18, 2008
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
Webmaster email: NCTC_webmaster@fws.gov |
