JOHN B. LACSON FOUNDATION MARITIME UNIVERSITY-AREVALO, INC.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION (BSMT)

STUDENT’S SYLLABUS
NAV-4
Celestial Navigation
Instructor : 2/M Moises T. Teñosa, MSME
Phone : (GLOBE) 0906-425 5543
Email Address : moises.tenosa@jblfmu.edu.ph
Class meeting time : M-W-F, 7:00-9:30
Room Number : RM. 210 MLA Bldg.
Online Days/ Hours : T-Th, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Office Location : JBLFMU-Arevalo
Course Credits : 3 Units
Course Materials : e-Course Material to be downloaded to Android Phone /Tablet or in Flash
Drive
Term and Year : First Semester/SY 2020-2021
Prerequisite Course(s) : Nav 3
References and Online STCW’78 as amended
Resources Textbook:
 Bowditch, Nathaniel;American Practical Navigator,2002 e-copy.
 Wooden,Underedge;An Introduction to Coastal Navigation. A
Seamans Guide ,4th ed.
 Bol A.g. et.al; The Navigation Control Manual 2nd ed.
 Ynion, Eugenio; Terrestrial Navigation I
 Ynion, Eugenio; Terrestrial Navigation II
Magazine:
 Admiralty Manual of Navigation; Nautical Institute 2011

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the requirements of the STCW’78 as amended and CHED CMO 67, series of
2017.

2. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, you should be able to:
LO 1.1: Describe the composition and dimensions of the solar system recognize the symbiotic
relationship of tourism/cruising and transport services;
LO 1.2: Name inferior and superior planets;
LO 1.3: Explain the eccentricity of the earth's orbit;
LO 1.4: Describe the inclination of the earth's axis from the perpendicular of the plane of the orbit
and the stability of the axis (ignoring precession) and its effect on the seasons;
LO 1.5: State the dates of the solstices and equinoxes;
LO 1.6: Explain the concept of the earth's axial rotation giving day and night;
LO 1.7: Explain the varying length of daylight through the year;
LO 1.8: Explain daylight and darkness conditions in various latitudes at the solstices and
equinoxes;
LO 1.9: Describe the significance of the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and of the Arctic and
Antarctic Circles;
LO 2.1: Describe the celestial sphere;
LO 2.2: Explain the apparent annual motion of the sun and the concept of the ecliptic;
LO 2.3: Define celestial poles, celestial meridians, equinoctial and the obliquity of the ecliptic;
LO 2.4: Discuss that the equinoctial as a fixed reference plane and the direction of the First Point
of Aries as a reference for direction (ignoring the effect of precession;
LO 2.5: Describe the equinoctial system of co-ordinates and defines sidereal hour angle,
declination and polar distance;

LO 2.6: Extract information from the star diagrams in the Nautical Almanac or equivalent star
finding device;
LO 3.1: Describe the concept of the earth's axial rotation causing change in the hour angle of
bodies

LO 3.2: Define 'Greenwich Hour Angle (GHA)', 'Local Hour Angle (LHA)' and longitude, and
explains their relationship
LO 3.3: Describe the rate of change of GHA of the sun and Aries;
LO 3.4: Identify the tabulation of SHA, GHA, and declination (and 'd' and 'v' corrections) in the
Nautical Almanac for all celestial bodies;
LO 4.1: Determine the error of the magnetic compass or gyro compass by comparing the compass
bearing of the body with the true azimuth of the body obtained at the time of observation
LO 4.2: Determine the azimuth of the body from tables, or by formula or calculation using GMT of
observation, information from the Nautical Almanac, LHA of the body and the observer's DR
position

LO 4.3: Determine from tables or by calculation, using the observer's DR position and information
from the Nautical Almanac
the true bearing of a heavenly body on rising or setting, i.e. solves an amplitude problem;
LO 4.4: Obtain the magnetic variation or the observer's position, using isogonal lines or other
information on the chart;

LO 4.5: Apply variations to the error of the magnetic compass to find the deviations for the
direction of the ship's head;
LO 5.1: Define rational horizon, zenith and nadir
LO 5.2: Define vertical circle and 'prime vertical circle'
LO 5.3: Explain elevated pole and depressed pole
LO 5.4: Define the observer's upper and lower celestial meridian
LO 5.5: Define true altitude, azimuth, and true zenith distance
LO 5.6: Explain the relationship between azimuth, quadrantal bearings and 360o notation bearing
LO 5.7: Recognize rising and setting points and defines amplitude

LO 5.8: Recognize the parts of the PZX triangle;

LO 5.9: Draw figures on the plane of the rational horizon and of the observer's celestial meridian,
using the equidistant projection to illustrate navigational problems and principles
LO 6.1: Define sextant altitude
LO 6.2: Explain the parts of a sextant
LO 6.3: Demonstrate how to read a sextant
LO 6.4: Explain how to find the index error of the sextant by the horizon
LO 6.5: Show how to find the index error of the sextant by the sun;
LO 6.6: Define 'visible', 'sensible' and 'rational' horizons
LO 6.7: Define observed altitude and true altitude

LO 6.8: Define the dip, refraction,

semi-diameter, parallax, explains their causes;
LO 6.9: Determine index error
LO 6.10: Demonstrate the use of altitude correction tables in the Nautical Almanac, including
reference to critical tables, interpolation tables and low-altitude correction tables

LO 6.11: Obtain or got the true zenith distance from the true altitude of the body;
LO 7.1: Determine the observed altitude of the sun when the true altitude is zero
LO 7.2: Calculate the LAT and LMT of the theoretical and visible rising and setting of the sun

LO 7.3: Extract information from the tabulation of the rising and setting of the sun in the Nautical
Almanac;
LO 8.1: Discuss the sidereal day’ and state that is a fixed time interval
LO8.2 Define GMT, LMT and longitude
LO8.3 Discuss zone times and standard time
LO8.4 Demonstrate how to alter the ship's time during a passage with increasing or decreasing
longitude
LO8.5 Interpret the use of time signals

LO8.6 Demonstrate the error of a chronometer or watch;

LO 9.1 Describe the information contained in general in the Nautical Almanac (NA) and in detail in
the daily pages.
LO 9.2 Use the tables of corrections and incremental corrections in the Nautical Almanac.
LO 9.3Find the LHA of a body, given the date, GMT and longitude of the observer.
LO 9.4 Explain the importance of the First Point of Aries.
LO 9.5 Find the LHA of Aries, given the date, GMT and longitude of the observer.
LO 9.6 Explain what is meant by the SHA of a star and obtains it from the Nautical Almanac
LO 9.7 Describe the LHA of a star from the LHA of Aries and the SHA of the star.
LO9.8 Demonstrate the uses of the information in the Nautical Almanac to obtain the LMT of the
meridian passage of a body to the nearest minute and interpolates for the observer's longitude
when necessary.
LO 10.1: Combine the equinoctial and horizon system of co-ordinates to determine the centre and
radius of a position circle and its direction in the vicinity of a selected position
LO 10.2: Apply the principles of a method of enabling the navigator to draw a small part of the
position circle in his vicinity to a practical problem
LO 10.3: Explain the assumptions made when plotting celestial position lines and the
circumstances in which they may become significant.
LO 10.4: Determine the direction of a position line through an observer and a position through
which it passes.

LO 10.5: Describe and evaluate the co-latitude, polar distance and zenith distance and uses them
as the sides of the PZX triangle
 LO 10.6: Solve the PZX triangle to find the calculated zenith distance of the body when it is out of
the meridian.

LO 10.7: Apply this calculated zeníth distance to the true zenith distance of the body to find the
intercept and the intercept terminal point;
LO 11.1: Apply the true zenith distance of a body when it is on the observer's meridian to the
declination of the body, to obtain the observer's latitude
LO 11.2: Apply these correctly when the declination and latitude have the same name
LO 11.3: Apply these correctly when the declination and latitude have different names.
LO 12.1: Identify certain major stellar constellations and navigational stars, describes their
movement relative to Polaris and the movement of Polaris with change of latitude

LO 12.2: Identify Polaris

LO 12.3: Obtain the corrections, -1o, +a0, +a1, +a2, from Pole Star tables in the 'Nautical
Almanac' and applies them to the altitude of Polaris to find the latitude of the observer
LO 12.4: Find the true azimuth of Polaris from the tables and the direction of the position line.
LO 13.1: Determine parameters for position monitoring on ocean passages using celestial
observations of the sun and stars uses appropriate techniques, frequency and is completed
accurately; and

LO 13.2: Assess the accuracy of position monitoring using celestial techniques.

3. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
This course will be delivered in a Flexible Learning Mode, mainly through Asynchronous (Self-Paced)
Learning and Synchronous Physical (Face to Face) and/or Online Instructions. The JBLFMU Learning
Management System (LMS) will principally be anchored on MOODLE and on ZOOM for virtual (online)
classes.

For online instructions, you will use your JBLFMU Student Account Username and Password to login to
the course from the https://jel.jblfmu.edu.ph/Login Page. If you have not activated your JBLFMU Student
account, please visit the http://arevalo.jblfmu.edu.ph/portal/ page to do so.

Learning activities will consist of chat, blogs, discussion forums, email, web posting. You will need access
to the Internet to download course materials, access linked video, power points and other instructional
materials on YouTube and other designated internet channels. While an android phone or tablet is
adequate, a personal computer or laptop is recommended but not necessary.

4. COURSE STUDY GUIDE

This module was prepared for you to work on diligently and independently. Remember, this is meant for
you to advance you knowledge in Celestial Navigation to become confident in seafaring area not only in
your practicum but also when you are already a full - fledged seafarer. Doing Celestial Navigation activities
is challenging but with the help of your course facilitator (that is me!) and your enthusiasm, you will be
able to ace it.
1. Manage your time well. Schedule property your reading assignments and your activity
accomplishments. Have your planner or calendar of activities ready. Remember you have
other modules to accomplish for this semester.
2. Focus your attention. Make sure that you do things one at a time. Read the material over
and over until you are able to get the point of the lesson. If you do not understand the
lesson, especially the problem - solving part, you can read other materials found in other
 resources like the internet or books. Also, you can ask the help of your parents, siblings or
friends. Do not forget. I am here to help and assist you. You can message me through
platforms I will be giving you.
3. Give your best. In doing the assessment tasks whether formative or summative, target the
highest standards because you are a better student. You have the knowledge and skills
that you need to finish with quality your work. I believe in you.
4. Submit on time. Before the end of midterms and finals, you will be submitting the
accomplished activities in the modules through correspondence. Once I receive your
materials. I will inform you immediately.
a) Write neatly and legibly and write only on the module if you are sure of your answers.
5. Be patient. I win make sure to give you my feedback on your work to ensure that you are
on the right track. While waiting for my feedback, you can continue working on the other
activities. Make sure that you do not miss any important part in the module.
6. Answer confidently. In answering the assessment and evaluation activities you arc
expected to do the following:
a) Write neatly and legibly and write only on the module if you are sure of
your answers.
b) Make sure to give your answers completely and concisely, if questions need to be
answered in essay form, stick to point. Follow the specific number of
words given in the instruction. Also, give proofs of your claim or point-of-view.
Cite correctly the references you use in your work.
c) For problem-solving activities, make sure that all parts are provided: Given. Required,
Formula, Solution and Final Answer.
7. Work independently. It is expected that you work on the module on your own. You can ask
help from others but do your best to do it first.
8. Motivate yourself. Whatever knowledge or skill you are gaining from this course will
definitely help you in your course. Enjoy what you are doing and everything else will follow.
9. Contact me. If any part of the module or lesson, you need my help and guidance; do not
hesitate to contact me through email, messenger, or SMS. Remember. I am here to ensure
that we go through the completion of the course together.

5. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

The Course is divided into thirteen (13) modules. Eighteen weeks (usually composed of 3hr/week, for a
total of 90 hours) is dedicated for a 3-unit course per semester. During the prelim period, self-faced
approach will be employed, with scheduled/on demand consultation with the instructor. During the
midterm to final period, face-to-face class sessions will resume as approved by the IATF. The class of 40
students will be divided into two batches, and if the class is scheduled on a MTh, the first batch will report
to class on a Monday and the second batch will report on a Thursday. The modules for midterm and
finals will be utilized by the students in lieu of the time in the classroom. To instil study discipline, each
module culminates with a submitted activity (discussion paper, work output, assessment, etc.) This course
is also delivered on an alternating 2-week Module schedule (a) physical (face to face) classroom or Virtual
(online through) Zoom; and (b) self-paced but with fixed dates for required ACTIVITIES and PERIODIC
EXAMINATIONS. The final examination and date of submission of all requirements shall be the designated
last day of the 1st Semester SY 2020 – 2021.

6. EVALUATION

To pass this course, you must:

1. Read all readings in the module and answer the pre-assessment and self-assessment activities.
2. Answer the print-based discussion activities.
3. Submit twelve laboratory reports and three graded quizzes for midterms and finals.
4. Submit the final projects
5. Accomplish the Midterm and Final Evaluation
Formative Assessment

• You must answer all pre assessment and self-assessment activities. Your scores here will not be part of
your midterm or final grades: but they will
be part of the completion requirement of the course. Thus, you are expected to complete the pre-
assessment and self-assessment activities. These activities will help you determine if you need to study
more or to advance to the next module.
You can answer the pre - assessment and self-assessment activities within the scheduled time for each
unit. Scheduling your work time is important.
In accomplishing the pre-assessment and self-assessment activities, you can ask the help of your parents.
Siblings, and friends.

Summative Assessment
A. Quizzes and Examinations
• There will be three (3) quizzes and three (3) term examinations to be given for this course.
B. Evaluation activities
• Answer all activities in the Evaluate part of each unit. This will be part of your midterm and final grades.
This will help you to be prepared for the quiz after each module.
C. Laboratory reports
• There are twelve (12) laboratory reports you will be performing. These ore contextualized so you can do
the activity in your home using indigenous or localized materials.
D. Final projects
• The final projects you will be submitting are the following:
Video clips that you’ll produce that covers for the lessons.

7. GRADING PLAN
FORMATIVE TEST 20%
SUMMATIVE TEST
Quiz and other assessments 30%
LABORATORY
50%
TOTAL 100% (Note: Passing Grade is 75%)

8. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Classroom and Virtual Class Attendance and Participation:
This Course is on Flexible Learning Mode with self-paced learning and synchronous virtual/online classes;
as well as physical classes if and when feasible; and therefore is not dependent on counted attendance.
Nevertheless, all students must participate actively in the virtual or physical classes and submit all
required outputs on or before the due dates.

Discipline:
The student shall comply with the rules, regulations and instructions set by the school authorities

Academic Honesty and Authentication:

The student shall comply with the rules and regulations and instructions set by the school authorities.
Gadget Policy:
The use of cell phones, tablets or other similar electronic/communication gadgets are basic requirements
for the study of this Course. It is highly advised that these phones and tablets are kept free from other
apps which may distract the student’s attention and which may slow down the gadget’s performance.

Course Work:
Students’ outputs shall be accomplished as specified by the herein assigned Instructor, and must be
submitted on time and in the formats specified.

Academic Consultation:
Students needing academic assistance can avail of the academic counselling and other mentoring
programs. Referral system is either through student’s request thru: https://jel.jblfmu.edu.ph/ and through
the Instructor’s referral through the Student Affairs Services (SAS) office.

9. Technical Assistance
If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with the JBLFMU
LMS, or with ZOOM, or with any appurtenant technology for the study of this Course, you can:
 Chat with a JBLFMU e learning Technical Support Staff (https://web.facebook.com/messages/....)
 Seek assistance from the e learning HELP Desk of JBLFMU-Arevalo Campus. JBLFMU would
appreciate if you let us know whatever difficulties you encounter in your study and in your use of
the Course materials; as well as on anything that could improve the Course and its delivery; so
that changes could be made for continual improvement. For you to be able to accomplish the
activities, you will need the following software applications: MS Word. MS PowerPoint and Adobe
Flash. These applications are found in your desktop or laptop and you do not need internet
connection to use them. You may also access the Google Classroom prepared for your class and
try to participate in the discussion if the condition will allow it.
Important Note:
This syllabus, along with course assignments and due dates, are subject to change. It is the student’s
responsibility to check the JBLFMU LMS and/ or his JBLFMU registered email for revisions/ corrections or
updates to the syllabus.

10. COURSE SCHEDULE

Schedule for Synchronous Learning Reference/Supplemental Study Materials:

 Schedule by Instructor: 2/M MOISES T.  Textbook: Bowditch, Nathaniel;American Practical
TEÑOSA,MSME. Navigator 2001ed.
Virtual Class (Zoom Meeting) 1 https://thenauticalalmanac.com/2017_Bowditch-
Schedule to be sent through text or email _American_Practical_Navigator.html
Must be assign by the Dean

Synchronous Syllabus in Nav 4 (2020-2021)/Asynchronous (Self-Paced)

(PRELIM) Week 1-6
MODULE 1 Intended Contact Hours:
18 hours
Unit/Topic /Lesson Learner’s Activity Learning Outcomes Assessment
MODULE I-SOLAR
Aug.24,2020 2hrs. Monday
SYSTEM
 AT THE END OF THE
Register in E-Learning MODULE, THE
Module Mgmt’ System STUDENTS SHALL BE
https://jel.jblfmu.edu.ph/lo ABLE TO:
UNIT 1-
gin/index.php 1. Answer Post Module
• LO 1.1:
 The Download Zoom apps in Test I
Describe the
composition laptop or Android
composition and
and cellphone. dimensions of the solar 2. Perform Laboratory
dimensions of https://zoom.us/download system; Activities and upload
the solar Connect & Read • LO 1.2: Name them in designated
system to understand Module I inferior and superior online URL assigned.
• Overview of and Perform each Self- planets; Or send by email:
solar system Evaluation test • LO 1.3: Explain
designated at the end of moises.tenosa
the eccentricity of the
• inferior and each lesson: earth's orbit;
@jblfmu.edu.ph or
superior planets send the module
• LO 1.4:
• the • the composition packets by Palawan
Describe the
eccentricity of the and dimensions of the courier, or any courier
inclination of the
earth's orbit solar system earth's axis from the available in your
• the inclination • inferior and perpendicular of the locality, or Hand in
of the earth's axis superior planets plane of the orbit and through in the school
from the • the eccentricity the stability of the axis dean’s office.
perpendicular of the of the earth's orbit (ignoring precession)
plane of the orbit and • the inclination of and its effect on the
the stability of the the earth's axis from the seasons;
axis (ignoring perpendicular of the • LO 1.5: State
precession) and its plane of the orbit and the dates of the
effect on the seasons the stability of the axis solstices and
• the dates of (ignoring precession) equinoxes;
the solstices and and its effect on the • LO 1.6: Explain
equinoxes seasons the concept of the
• the concept of • the dates of the earth's axial rotation
the earth's axial solstices and equinoxes giving day and night;
rotation giving day • the concept of • LO 1.7: Explain
and night the earth's axial the varying length of
• the varying rotation giving day and LAB ASSESSMENT:
daylight through the
length of daylight night year;
through the year • the varying Laboratory Activity No.
• LO 1.8: Explain
• daylight and length of daylight 1
daylight and darkness
darkness conditions through the year Name the inferior and
conditions in various
in various latitudes at • daylight and latitudes at the superior planets and
the solstices and darkness conditions in solstices and the composition of the
equinoxes various latitudes at the equinoxes; solar system
• the solstices and equinoxes • LO 1.9: Due: Aug. 28,2020
significance of the • the significance Describe the
tropics of Cancer and of the tropics of Cancer significance of the
Capricorn and of the and Capricorn and of tropics of Cancer and
Arctic and Antarctic the Arctic and Antarctic Capricorn and of the
Circles. Circles. Arctic and Antarctic
Circles;

MODULE II
Aug.31,2020 2hrs. Monday
 Connect; Read and
understand Module II
and Perform each Self-
Evaluation test
designated at the end of
each lesson

Unit I-
Celestial Sphere AT THE END OF THE
and Equinoctial MODULE, THE
System of Co- I. Study the STUDENTS SHALL BE
ordinates following readings ABLE TO:
carefully: LO 2.1: Describe the
• celestial 2.1. The celestial celestial sphere;
sphere sphere • LO 2.2: Explain
• the apparent 2.2 The apparent annual the apparent annual
annual motion of the motion of the sun and motion of the sun and
sun and the concept the concept of the the concept of the
of the ecliptic ecliptic ecliptic;
• the celestial 2.3. The celestial poles', • LO 2.3: Define
poles', 'celestial 'celestial meridians', celestial poles,
meridians', 'equinoctial' and the celestial meridians,
'equinoctial' and the 'obliquity equinoctial and the Answer Post Module
'obliquity of the of the ecliptic obliquity of the Test II
ecliptic 2.4. The equinoctial as ecliptic;
• the a fixed reference plane • LO 2.4: Discuss
Laboratory Activity #2:
equinoctial as a fixed and the direction of the that the equinoctial as
Draw the different
reference plane and First a fixed reference plane
Point of Aries as a and the direction of the parts of the celestial
the direction of the
reference for direction First Point of Aries as a sphere and label them
First Point of Aries as
a reference for (ignoring the effect of reference for direction Due: Sept.4,2020
direction (ignoring Precession (ignoring the effect of
the effect of 2.5 The equinoctial precession;
precession system of co-ordinates • LO 2.5:
• the and defines sidereal Describe the
equinoctial system of hour angle, equinoctial system of
co-ordinates and declination and polar co-ordinates and
defines sidereal hour distance defines sidereal hour
angle, declination and 2.6. Information from angle, declination and
polar distance the star diagrams in the polar distance;
• information Nautical Almanac or • LO 2.6: Extract
from the star equivalent star information from the
diagrams in the finding device. star diagrams in the
Nautical Almanac or II. Answer the Self- Nautical Almanac or
equivalent star Evaluation after every equivalent star finding
finding device reading. device;
Note: Do not look at the
Answer Key until you
have written all your
answers.
III. Review items you
missed in each Self-
Evaluation.
IV. Perform the Post-
Module Test.
 Read and understand

MODULE III- Sept.7,2020 2hrs.

Connect; Read and
understand Module III
and Perform each Self-
Evaluation test
designated at the end of
each lesson

1. Study the
following readings
carefully:
1.1 The concept of
the earth's axial
AT THE END OF THE
Unit I- rotation causing change
MODULE, THE
Hour Angle in the hour angle of
STUDENTS SHALL BE
bodies. Answer Post Module
ABLE TO:
• The concept of 1.2 The Greenwich Test III
LO 3.1: Describe the
the earth's axial Hour Angle (GHA)',
concept of the earth's
rotation causing 'Local Hour Angle (LHA)'
axial rotation causing Laboratory Activity #3:
change in the hour and longitude, and
explains their
change in the hour 1. Construct a time
angle of bodies. angle of bodies
relationship diagram and sketch the
• The Greenwich LO 3.2: Define
Hour Angle (GHA)', 1.3 The rate of following:
'Greenwich Hour Angle
'Local Hour Angle change of GHA of the
(GHA)', 'Local Hour
(LHA)' and longitude, sun and Aries a. Longitude 30º W
Angle (LHA)' and
and explains their 1.4 The tabulation of
longitude, and explains
a. GHA of the Aries 60º
relationship SHA, GHA, and c. Meridian angle 70º E
their relationship
• The rate of declination (and 'd' and
LO 3.3: Describe the
change of GHA of the 'v' corrections) in the Solve the ff:
rate of change of GHA
sun and Aries Nautical Almanac for all
of the sun and Aries; 1. GHA of Sun
• The tabulation celestial bodies.
2. Answer the Self-
LO 3.4: Identify the 2. SHA of Sun
of SHA, GHA, and tabulation of SHA,
Evaluation after every 3. LHA of Sun
declination (and 'd' GHA, and declination
and 'v' corrections) in reading.
(and 'd' and 'v' Due: Sept.18,2020
the Nautical Almanac Note: Do not look at the
corrections) in the
for all celestial Answer Key until you
Nautical Almanac for
bodies. have written all your
all celestial bodies;
answers.
3. Review items you
missed in each Self-
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test.
Read and understand
Module IV and Perform
each Self-Evaluation
test designated at the
end of each lesson

MODULE IV- Sept.14, 2020 2hrs

Connect & Read Module AT THE END OF THE
Unit 1- Answer Post Module
IV . Perform each Self- MODULE, THE
Errors of the Evaluation test STUDENTS SHALL BE
Test IV
Compass and designated at the end of ABLE TO:
Azimuths each lesson: LO 4.1: Determine the Laboratory Activity #4:
1. Study the error of the magnetic 1. Given the Compass
• the error of following readings compass or gyro course and magnetic
the magnetic carefully: compass by comparing
course solve the
compass or gyro 1.1 the error of the the compass bearing of
magnetic compass or the body with the true
deviation.
compass 2. Given the magnetic
• the azimuth of gyro compass by azimuth of the body
comparing the compass obtained at the time of bearing and true
the body from tables
• information bearing of the body with observation bearing solve the
from the Nautical the true azimuth of the LO 4.2: Determine the variation.
Almanac body obtained at the azimuth of the body 3. Given the variation
• the true time of observation from tables, or by and deviation solve the
bearing of a heavenly 1.2. the azimuth of the formula or calculation total compass error.
body on rising or body from tables, or by using GMT of
setting from tables formula or calculation observation,
Due:
• observer's using GMT of information from the
position, using observation, Nautical Almanac, LHA
isogonal lines or information from the of the body and the
other information on Nautical Almanac, LHA observer's DR position
the chart; of the body and the LO 4.3: Determine
• Determination observer's DR position from tables or by
of variations to the 1.3. the true bearing of calculation, using the
error of the magnetic a heavenly body on observer's DR position
compass rising or setting from and information from
tables or by calculation the Nautical Almanac
1.4. the magnetic the true bearing
variation or the of a heavenly body on
observer's position, rising or setting, i.e.
using isogonal lines or solves an amplitude
other information on the problem;
chart; LO 4.4: Obtain the
1.5. Determination of magnetic variation or
variations to the error of the observer's position,
the magnetic compass using isogonal lines or
to find the deviations other information on
for the direction of the the chart;
ship's head. LO 4.5: Apply
2. Answer the Self- variations to the error
Evaluation after every of the magnetic
reading. compass to find the
Note: Do not look at the deviations for the
Answer Key until you direction of the ship's
have written all your head;
answers.
3. Review items you
missed in each Self-
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test.
END OF PRELIM

MODULE V Sept.21,2020 2hrs

Connect & Read AT THE END OF THE
UNIT 1- Answer Post Module
Module V . Perform each MODULE, THE
Daily Motion and Self-Evaluation test STUDENTS SHALL BE
Test V
Horizontal designated at the end of ABLE TO:
System of Co- each lesson: LO 5.1: Define PERFORM:
ordinates rational horizon, Laboratory Activity #5:
1. Study the following zenith and nadir Draw the PZX triangle
readings carefully: LO 5.2: Define
Rational and label its part
1.1 Rational horizon,
horizon, zenith vertical circle
zenith and nadir
and nadir 1.2 Vertical circle
and 'prime
Vertical circle and 'prime vertical vertical circle'
and 'prime circle' LO 5.3: Explain
vertical circle' 1.3 Elevated pole elevated pole
Elevated pole and depressed pole and depressed
and depressed 1.4 The pole
pole observer's upper and LO 5.4: Define
The observer's lower celestial meridian the observer's
1.5 True altitude, upper and lower
upper and
azimuth, and true zenith
lower celestial celestial
distance
meridian 1.6 The
meridian
True altitude, relationship between LO 5.5: Define
azimuth, and azimuth, quadrantal true altitude,
true zenith bearings and 360o azimuth, and
distance notation bearing true zenith
The 1.7 Rising and distance
relationship setting points and LO 5.6: Explain
between defines amplitude the relationship
1.8 The parts of between
azimuth,
the PZX triangle;
quadrantal azimuth,
1.9 Figures on
bearings and the plane of the rational
quadrantal
360o notation horizon and of the bearings and
bearing observer's celestial 360o notation
Rising and meridian, using the bearing
setting points equidistant projection LO 5.7:
and defines to illustrate navigational Recognize rising
amplitude problems and principles and setting
The parts of points and
2. Answer the Self- defines
the PZX
Evaluation after every
triangle; amplitude
reading.
Figures on the Note: Do not look at the
LO 5.8:
plane of the Answer Key until you Recognize the
rational horizon have written all your parts of the PZX
and of the answers. triangle;
observer's 3. Review items you LO 5.9: Draw
celestial missed in each Self- figures on the
meridian, using Evaluation. plane of the
the equidistant 4. Perform the Post- rational horizon
Module Test. and of the
projection to
illustrate observer's
navigational celestial
problems and meridian, using
principles the equidistant
projection to
illustrate
 navigational
problems and
principles

MODULE V1 Sept.28,2020 2hrs

UNIT 1- Connect & Read Module AT THE END OF THE
Sextant and V . Perform each Self- MODULE, THE
Altitude Evaluation test STUDENTS SHALL BE
Corrections designated at the end of ABLE TO:
sextant altitude each lesson: LO 6.1: Define
the parts of a sextant altitude
sextant 1. Study the following LO 6.2: Explain
readings carefully: the parts of a
how to read a
sextant sextant
1.1 sextant altitude
how to find the LO 6.3:
the parts of a sextant
index error of 1.2 how to read a
Demonstrate
the sextant by sextant how to read a
the horizon 1.3 how to find the sextant
how to find the index error of the LO 6.4: Explain
index error of sextant by the horizon how to find the
the sextant by 1.4 how to find the index error of
the sun; index error of the the sextant by
1.5 sextant by the sun; the horizon
'visible',
'visible', 'sensible' and LO 6.5: Show
'sensible' and 'rational' horizons
'rational' how to find the
1.6 observed altitude Answer Post Module
horizons and true altitude
index error of
the sextant by Test VI
observed 1.7 the dip, refraction,
altitude and 1.8 semi-diameter, the sun;
LO 6.6: Define PERFORM:
true altitude parallax, their causes;
1.9 index error 'visible', Laboratory Activity #6:
the dip,
2.0 the use of altitude 'sensible' and Name the different
refraction,
correction tables in the 'rational' parts of the sextant.
semi-diameter,
Nautical Almanac, horizons
parallax, their
including reference to LO 6.7: Define
causes; critical tables,
index error observed
interpolation tables and
the use of low-altitude correction
altitude and true
altitude tables altitude
correction 2.1 the true zenith LO 6.8: Define
tables in the distance from the true the dip,
Nautical altitude of the body; refraction,
Almanac, semi-diameter,
including 2. Answer the Self- parallax,
Evaluation after every explains their
reference to
reading. causes;
critical tables, Note: Do not look at the
interpolation LO 6.9:
Answer Key until you
tables and low- have written all your
Determine index
altitude answers. error
correction LO 6.10:
tables 3. Review items you Demonstrate the
the true zenith missed in each Self- use of altitude
distance from Evaluation. correction tables
 the true 4. Perform the Post- in the Nautical
altitude of the Module Test. Almanac,
body; including
reference to
critical tables,
interpolation
tables and low-
altitude
correction tables
LO 6.11: Obtain
or got the true
zenith distance
from the true
altitude of the
body;

MODULE VII Oct. 5,2020 2hrs

Connect & Read Module

VII . Perform each Self-
Evaluation test
designated at the end of
UNIT 1- each lesson:
Amplitude
the observed 1. Study the following LO 7.1:
altitude of the readings carefully: Determine the
sun when the observed
true altitude is 1.1 the observed
altitude of the
altitude of the sun when
zero sun when the
the true altitude is zero
LAT and LMT 1.2 LAT and LMT of the true altitude is Answer Post Module
of the theoretical and visible zero Test VII
theoretical and rising and setting of the LO 7.2: PERFORM:
visible rising sun Calculate the Laboratory Activity #7:
and setting of 1.3 information from the LAT and LMT of Calculation of the time
the sun tabulation of the rising the theoretical of rising and setting of
information and setting of the sun in and visible rising sun using Nautical
from the the Nautical Almanac; and setting of Almanac.
tabulation of 2. Answer the Self-
the sun
Evaluation after every
the rising and LO 7.3: Extract
reading.
setting of the Note: Do not look at the information from
sun in the Answer Key until you the tabulation of
Nautical have written all your the rising and
Almanac; answers. setting of the
sun in the
3. Review items you Nautical
missed in each Self- Almanac;
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test.
MODULE VIII Oct.12,2020 2hrs
 Connect & Read Module
VIII . Perform each Self-
Evaluation test AT THE END OF THE
designated at the end of MODULE, THE
each lesson: STUDENTS SHALL
BE ABLE TO
UNIT 1- 1. Study the following LO 8.1: Discuss
Time and Equation readings carefully: the sidereal day’
of Time 1.1 the sidereal day’ and state that is
and state that is a a fixed time
the sidereal fixed time interval interval
day’ and state 1.2 GMT, LMT and LO8.2 Define
that is a fixed longitude GMT, LMT and
time interval 1.3 zone times and longitude
GMT, LMT and standard time LO8.3 Discuss
1.4 how to alter the zone times and Answer Post Module
longitude
ship's time during a standard time Test VIII
zone times and
standard time passage with LO8.4
increasing or Demonstrate PERFORM:
how to alter
decreasing longitude how to alter the Laboratory Activity #8:
the ship's time
1.5 the use of time ship's time Solving for GMT, ZT
during a
signals during a and ZD
passage with
increasing or 1.6 the error of a passage with
decreasing chronometer or increasing or
longitude watch; decreasing
the use of time 2. Answer the Self- longitude
Evaluation after every LO8.5 Interpret
signals
reading. the use of time
the error of a Note: Do not look at the
chronometer or signals
Answer Key until you
watch; have written all your
LO8.6
answers. Demonstrate the
error of a
3. Review items you chronometer or
missed in each Self- watch;
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test.
MODULE IX Oct.19,2020 2hrs
Connect & Read Module AT THE END OF THE
UNIT 1- Answer Post Module
IX . Perform each Self- MODULE, THE
Nautical Almanac Test IX
Evaluation TEST STUDENTS SHALL
information designated at the end of BE ABLE TO:
contained in each lesson: PEFORM:
general in the 1. Study the following LO 9.1 Describe Laboratory Activities
Nautical readings carefully: the information #9:
Almanac (NA) 1.1 information contained in 1. Solve for the LHA of
and in detail in contained in general in a body given the date,
general in the
the daily the Nautical Almanac GMT and longitude of
(NA) and in detail in the
Nautical
pages. Almanac (NA) the observer
daily pages.
the tables of and in detail in 2. Calculate the LHA of
1.2 the tables of
corrections and the daily pages. Aries, given the date,
corrections and
incremental incremental corrections LO 9.2 Use the GMT and longitude of
corrections in in the Nautical Almanac. tables of the observer
the Nautical 1.3 the LHA of a body, corrections and 3. Compute for the LMT
Almanac. given the date, GMT and incremental of the meridian
the LHA of a longitude of the corrections in passage of a body
observer.
body, given the the Nautical using the Nautical
1.4 the importance of
date, GMT and the First Point of Aries.
Almanac. Almanac
longitude of 1.5 the LHA of Aries, LO 9.3Find the
the observer. given the date, GMT and LHA of a body,
the importance longitude of the given the date,
of the First observer. GMT and
Point of Aries. 1.6 what is meant by longitude of the
the LHA of the SHA of a star and observer.
Aries, given the obtains it from the LO 9.4 Explain
date, GMT and Nautical Almanac the importance
1.7 the LHA of a star
longitude of of the First Point
from the LHA of Aries
the observer. and the SHA of the star.
of Aries.
what is meant 1.8 the uses of the LO 9.5 Find the
by the SHA of information in the LHA of Aries,
a star and Nautical Almanac to given the date,
obtains it from obtain the LMT of the GMT and
the Nautical meridian passage of a longitude of the
Almanac body to the nearest observer.
the LHA of a minute and interpolates LO 9.6 Explain
star from the for the observer's what is meant
longitude when
LHA of Aries by the SHA of a
necessary.
and the SHA of star and obtains
the star. 2. Answer the Self- it from the
the uses of the Evaluation after every Nautical
information in reading. Almanac
the Nautical Note: Do not look at the LO 9.7 Describe
Almanac to Answer Key until you the LHA of a
obtain the LMT have written all your star from the
of the meridian answers. LHA of Aries and
passage of a the SHA of the
3. Review items you
body to the star.
missed in each Self-
nearest minute Evaluation.
LO9.8
and 4. Perform the Post- Demonstrate the
interpolates for Module Test. uses of the
the observer's information in
longitude when the Nautical
necessary. Almanac to
obtain the LMT
of the meridian
passage of a
body to the
nearest minute
and interpolates
for the
observer's
longitude when
necessary.
MODULE X Oct.26,2020 2hrs.
UNIT 1- Connect & Read Module AT THE END OF THE
Position Fixing X . Perform each Self- MODULE, THE
Evaluation TEST STUDENTS SHALL
designated at the end of BE ABLE TO:
the equinoctial
each lesson:
and horizon 1. Study the following
system of co- LO 10.1:
readings carefully:
ordinates to Combine the
determine the 1.1 the equinoctial and equinoctial and
centre and horizon system of co- horizon system
radius of a ordinates to determine of co-ordinates
position circle the centre and radius of to determine the
and its a position circle and its centre and
direction in the direction in the vicinity radius of a
of a selected position position circle
vicinity of a
1.2 the principles of a and its direction
selected method of enabling the
position in the vicinity of
navigator to draw a
the principles small part of the
a selected
of a method of position circle in his position Answer Post Module
enabling the vicinity to a practical LO 10.2: Apply Test X
navigator to problem the principles of PERFORM:
draw a small 1.3 the assumptions a method of Laboratory Activities
part of the made when plotting enabling the #10:
position circle celestial position lines navigator to 1. Compute the centre
and the circumstances draw a small
in his vicinity to and radius of a position
in which they may part of the
a practical become significant.
circle and its
problem position circle in direction.
1.4 the direction of a
the position line through an
his vicinity to a 2. Draw a small part of
assumptions observer and a position practical the position circle in
made when through which it passes. problem the
plotting 1.5 evaluate the co- LO 10.3: Explain vicinity of the
celestial latitude, polar distance the assumptions navigator.
position lines and zenith distance and made when
and the uses them as the sides plotting celestial
of the PZX triangle position lines
circumstances
1.6 the PZX triangle to and the
in which they find the calculated
may become circumstances in
zenith distance of the
significant. body when it is out of
which they may
the direction of the meridian. become
a position line 1.7 calculated zeníth significant.
through an distance to the true LO 10.4:
observer and a zenith distance of the Determine the
position body to find the direction of a
through which intercept and the position line
intercept terminal point; through an
it passes.
and evaluate observer and a
2. Answer the Self-
the co-latitude, position through
Evaluation after every
polar distance reading.
which it passes.
and zenith Note: Do not look at the LO 10.5:
 distance and Answer Key until you Describe and
uses them as have written all your evaluate the co-
the sides of the answers. latitude, polar
PZX triangle distance and
3. Review items you
the PZX zenith distance
missed in each Self-
triangle to find Evaluation.
and uses them
the calculated 4. Perform the Post- as the sides of
zenith distance Module Test. the PZX triangle
of the body LO 10.6: Solve
when it is out the PZX triangle
of the to find the
meridian. calculated zenith
calculated distance of the
zeníth distance body when it is
to the true out of the
zenith distance meridian.
of the body to LO 10.7: Apply
find the this calculated
intercept and zeníth distance
the intercept to the true
terminal point; zenith distance
of the body to
find the
intercept and
the intercept
terminal point;

END OF MIDTERM

MODULE XI Nov.2,2020 2hrs

UNIT I- Connect & Read Module AT THE END OF THE
Latitude by XI . Perform each Self- MODULE, THE
Meridian Altitude Evaluation TEST STUDENTS SHALL BE
designated at the end of ABLE TO:
each lesson: Answer Post Module
the true zenith
1. Study the following LO 11.1: Apply Test XI
distance of a
readings carefully:
body when it is the true zenith
distance of a PERFORM:
on the 1.1 the true zenith
body when it is Laboratory Activity
observer's distance of a body when
on the #11:
meridian to the it is on the observer's
observer's Calculate the
declination of meridian to the
declination of the body, meridian to the observer’s latitude by
the body, to
to obtain the observer's declination of applying the zenith
obtain the
latitude the body, to distance of a body
observer's
1.2 Applying signs obtain the when the declination
latitude
correctly when the observer's and latitude have the
Applying signs
declination and latitude
latitude same or opposite
correctly when have the same name
LO 11.2: Apply names
the declination 1.3 Applying signs
and latitude correctly when the these correctly
have the same declination and latitude when the
name have different names. declination and
 Applying signs latitude have the
correctly when 2. Answer the Self- same name
the declination Evaluation after every LO 11.3: Apply
and latitude reading. these correctly
Note: Do not look at the
have different when the
Answer Key until you
names. have written all your
declination and
answers. latitude have
different names.
3. Review items you
missed in each Self-
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test.

MODULE X11 Nov.9,2020 2hrs

Connect & Read Module
XII . Perform each Self-
Evaluation TEST
designated at the end of AT THE END OF THE
each lesson: MODULE, THE
UNIT 1- 1. Study the following STUDENTS SHALL BE
Pole Star readings carefully: ABLE TO:
Observations
major stellar 1.1 major stellar
constellations and
LO 12.1:
constellations Identify certain
navigational stars,
and major stellar
describes their
navigational constellations
movement relative to Answer Post Module
stars, describes Polaris and the and navigational Test XII
their movement of Polaris stars, describes
movement with change of latitude their movement PERFORM :
relative to 1.2 Polaris relative to Laboratory Activity
Polaris and the 1.3 the corrections, -1o, Polaris and the
+a0, +a1, +a2, from
#12:
movement of movement of
Pole Star tables in the Determine the azimuth
Polaris with Polaris with
'Nautical of Polaris from tables
change of change of and the direction of
latitude latitude
2. Answer the Self- position line.
Polaris LO 12.2:
Evaluation after every
the corrections, reading. Identify Polaris
-1o, +a0, +a1, Note: Do not look at the LO 12.3: Obtain
+a2, from Pole Answer Key until you the corrections,
Star tables in have written all your -1o, +a0, +a1,
the 'Nautical answers. +a2, from Pole
Star tables in
3. Review items you
missed in each Self-
the 'Nautical
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test
MODULE X111 Nov. 16,2020 2hrs.
Connect & Read Module AT THE END OF THE
UNIT 1- Answer Post Module
XII . Perform each Self- MODULE, THE
Celestial Evaluation TEST STUDENTS SHALL BE
Test XIII
Observation designated at the end of ABLE TO:
parameters for each lesson: PERFORM:
position 1. Study the following Laboratory Activity
monitoring on readings carefully: LO 13.1: #13:
ocean Determine Perform position fixing
passages using parameters for in monitoring on ocean
1.1 parameters for
celestial position monitoring on
position passages using
observations of ocean passages using monitoring on celestial observations.
the sun and celestial observations of ocean passages
stars uses the sun and stars uses using celestial
appropriate appropriate techniques, observations of
techniques, frequency and is the sun and
frequency and completed accurately; stars uses
is completed and appropriate
1.2 the accuracy of techniques,
accurately; and
position monitoring
the accuracy of frequency and is
using celestial
position techniques
completed
monitoring accurately; and
using celestial 2. Answer the Self- LO 13.2: Assess
techniques. Evaluation after every the accuracy of
reading. position
Note: Do not look at the monitoring using
Answer Key until you celestial
have written all your techniques.
answers.

3. Review items you

missed in each Self-
Evaluation.
4. Perform the Post-
Module Test
END OF FINAL

JBLFMU Vision
We shall be among the global leaders in innovation, responsive to the needs of the changing times, in providing
quality education and training by 2030

JBLFMU Mission
We shall provide quality education and training through innovative and optimum use of resources in instruction,
research and extension.
We aim to improve the quality of life through our thrusts in quality, health, safety and environment.

General Objectives
JBLF System shall develop individuals who are effective communicators, analytical and critical thinkers, ethical and
socially responsible, technically competent and lifelong learners.

SPECIAL OBJECTIVES
 JBLFMU System shall equip the students with the conceptual and technical knowledge, interpersonal skills and
competence required for the practice of their profession by providing them with a discipline-oriented and competency
based curricula to develop flexibility and the right attitude as professionals committed to the service to the service of
God and Country.

JBLFMU shall also embark on alternative learning program such as ETEEAP, Distance Education/ Open Learning and
Skills Training thus, giving cognizance to the expertise of professionals who have proven their worth in the exercise
of their respective profession.

THE TEN-POINT AGENDA

The JBLF System professes to commit itself to championing, attaining, and nurturing the following causes:

1. Excellence in Education and Training

The JBLF System is resolute and uncompromising in its enduring pursuit of excellence in education and training
through regular and progressive evaluation and accreditation of its dynamic curricular and training programs.

2. A Strong Research Program

The institution responds to the challenge of having high-caliber graduates who will be leaders in the workplace to
help build the nation by taking initiatives and leadership in research as it works towards becoming a maritime
research center.

3. A Sustained Technological Environment

The institution maintains an updated, reliable, and efficient information management system for enhanced delivery
of instructional and other services relative to global technology.

4. Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Advancements

As an institution that believes in the importance of the overall wellness of its stakeholders, the JBLF System
maintains a milieu that promotes and secures their wellbeing through its various provisions for a healthful, safe, and
environment-friendly setting.

5. Inculcation of Values

A staunch advocate of inculcating work and personal values in our clients as these values define and help them in
their personal and professional journey, the university integrates values in the students’ academic and non-academic
activities.

6. Pursuit of International Recognition

The JBLF System aims at achieving international recognition through strong linkages with foreign marine institutions,
research organizations, and shipping agencies and companies as well as its unwavering and total support of the
faculty and students in their quest for global recognition as researchers and maritime professionals.

7. Corporate Social Responsibility

The JBLF System, while it continually charts its course as an organization through the most appropriate and well-
executed strategic plans, is keen about holding on to its best experiences, norms, and practices, which characterize
its corporate entity and sharing these not only with its own people but with the rest of the local and global
communities.

8. A Competent and Productive Workforce

JBLF System recognizes its workforce as one of its assets. The institution provides and supports continuous learning
 and development to optimize their productivity for the attainment of the Vision and Mission of the JBLF System.

9. A Dynamic Alumni Involvement

Recognizing the great potential of the alumni as a body in assisting the institution in its multifarious concerns and
responsibilities, the institution perennially taps this resource through the Alumni Association, even as it constantly
and progressively seeks better ways of engaging them as an integral unit of the institution.

10. An Effective Financial Management

JBLF System aims to prepare for a long-term financial sustainability through an efficient and effective use of
resources, clear and transparent financial strategy and a robust financial management system for the attainment of
its vision, mission and objective and the fulfillment of its commitment to all its stakeholders.

CORE VALUES

I-PLEDGE

Integrity

Perseverance

Loyalty

Excellence

Discipline

Godliness

Equality

CULTURE

Resilience

Excellence

Agility

Leadership

ADVOCACY

Education

Life

Progress

Discipline
The College Hymn shall be adopted by all units of the JBLF System to be sung during official functions.

THE UNIVERSITY HYMN

We look back to the humble beginning

Of John B. Lacson Maritime University

Whose Founder's dream that of providing

Brave sailors and leaders of the nation.

Oh John B. of our hearts

Our hope is in your sound philosophy

Time - tested values, let the youth uphold

To serve, and honour God and country.

Our ships may sail over the ocean

The tide may sweep us, to shores and seas

Around the globe to lands and nations

Your flag unfurl, Oh JBLFMU

Around the globe to lands and nations

Your flag unfurl, Oh JBLFMU.

Lyrics by: Susan Ramos

Music by: Romulo Pangan

Year Adopted: 1987