Many artists show similar ignorance about the elements of nautical, aeronautical and other applied sciences.
It is one of the few secondary schools in the United States to offer extensive programs in nautical science and oceanology.
Besides theology, Neckam was interested in the study of grammar and natural history, but his name is chiefly associated with nautical science.
The college offers courses in fisheries technology, general science, marine engineering and nautical science.
Among these are courses in leadership, ethics, organizational behavior, and nautical science.
Although driven by religious motivation forged during the crusades, his influence on Portuguese exploration and patronage of nautical sciences is without doubt.
Without the advancements made in nautical sciences, particularly by Iberian scientists and explorers, trans-oceanic navigation would have not been possible.
It is the only institute to offer bachelor degree in both fisheries and nautical science.
In 1789, he became lector in mathematics, astronomy, and nautical sciences at the University of Amsterdam.
That year he also published a book on nautical sciences.