Undergraduate courses carried out onboard R/V Amfitriti

Boat safety

The boat safety course covers the main skills necessary to work safely onboard a research vessel, with emphasis on safety and emergency procedures.

Cartography

The Cartography course covers the basic cartography techniques applicable to marine research. Topics include bathymetric chart basics, such as map symbols, contours, elevations, and coordinate systems.

Marine navigation

The course provides a basic background on marine piloting and electronic navigation techniques. Topics include the use of electronic charts, instruments, navigational aids, compasses, nautical publications, radar, GPS, and echosounders.

Marine sedimentology

The course reviews the general characteristics and physical properties of marine sediments, with particular focus on in situ marine sediment sampling methods.

Sampling techniques

Sampling techniques provides training on biological, chemical, physical and geological sampling of coastal marine systems. Topics include the use research equipment and methods for water quality control, as well as plankton or benthic sampling.