FS 85 - Understanding Maps

    Recent Professors
    Adam J. Butler
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    0.5
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Learn to navigate using topographic and other maps used with the compass and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Discusses topography contours, map scales, and map projections. Navigate in the field using inexpensive modern compass and GPS receiver to define desired directions of travel and use them on the ground. Discussion of different hand-held GPS receivers, their usefulness, accuracy, and important features for use in the field. Students will learn how to use the GPS receiver and/or compass with map to determine accurate altitude information in land navigation and how to minimize navigation errors caused by the effects of weather and other natural interference. Material fee required and subject to change. There will be a $5.00 student materials fee for student manual.
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–4:50pm, Fri 8:00am–11:50am, Sat 8:00am–5:50pm