Naval Science (NS)

Naval Science (NS) 1
NAVAL SCIENCE (NS)

NS 101 NS 202
Introduction to Naval Science Seapower and Maritime Affairs
A general introduction to the USN and USMC that emphasizes A study of the U. S. Navy and the influence of sea power upon
organizational structure, warfare components, and assigned roles/ history that incorporates both a historical and political science
missions of USN/USMC, covers all aspects of Naval Science from process to explore the major events, attitudes, personalities, and
its relative position within DoD to the specific warfare communities/ circumstances that have done the following: imbued the U. S.
career paths, and includes basic elements of leadership and Navy Navy with its proud history and rich tradition; deals with issues of
Core Values. The course will provide students with initial exposure national imperatives in peacetime, as well as war, varying maritime
to many elements of Naval culture and provides conceptual philosophies that were interpreted into Naval strategies/doctrines,
framework/working vocabulary for students to use on summer budgetary concerns which shaped force realities, and the pursuit of
cruise. American diplomatic objectives; and concludes with a discussion of
Corequisite(s): NS 499 the Navy's strategic and structural changes at the end of the Cold
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2 War and its new focus, mission, and strategy in the post September
11, 2001, world. For Nurse Corps only; course may be taken in
NS 102 sophomore year.
Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering) Corequisite(s): NS 499
Students learn detailed ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
propulsion, electrical theory and distribution, hydraulic theory Satisfies: Communications (C)
and ship control, and damage control. The course includes basic
concepts of theory/design of steam, gas turbine, diesel, and NS 301
nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in Navigation
the engineering arena are also covered. Not required for Nurse and In-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures, and application
Marine Corps options.) of plotting, piloting, and electronic navigation as well as an
Corequisite(s): NS 499 introduction to maneuvering boards. Students learn piloting
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and electronic aids,
and the theory of operation of both magnetic and gyrocompasses.
NS 201 Students develop practical skills in plotting and electronic
Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons) navigation. Other topics include tides, currents, effects of wind/
The course outlines the theory and employment of weapons weather, voyage planning, and an application and introduction to the
systems. Students explore the processes of detection, evaluation, international/inland rules of navigation. The course is supplemented
threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery, guidance, and explosives. with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/ethical/
Fire control systems and major weapon types are discussed, leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. Not
including capabilities and limitations. The physical aspects of required for Nurse and Marice Corps options.
radar and underwater sound are described. Facets of command, Corequisite(s): NS 499
control, communications, computers, and intelligence are explored Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
as a means of weapons systems integration. The tactical and
strategic significance of command and control warfare and NS 302
information warfare is discussed. This course is supplemented Naval Operations and Seamanship
with review/analysis of case studies involving the moral and ethical A continued study of relative motion, formation tactics, and ship
responsibilities of leaders in the employment of weapons. Not employment. Introductions to naval operations and operations
required for Nurse and Marine Corps options. analysis, ship behavior and characteristics in maneuvering, applied
Corequisite(s): NS 499 aspects of ship handling, afloat communications, naval command
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 and control, naval warfare areas, and joint warfare are also included.
The course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies
involving moral/ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts
listed above. Not required for Nurse and Marine Corps options.
Corequisite(s): NS 499
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
2 Naval Science (NS)
NS 310 NS 405
Evolution of Warfare Leadership and Management Seminar
Students trace the development of warfare to the present day. This A six-hour seminar augmenting Theory of Organization and
course is designed to cover the causes of continuity and change in Management (BUS 301). This seminar addresses leadership,
the means and methods of warfare. It addresses the influence of management, and other organizational behavior issues facing
political, economic, and societal factors on the conduct of war with junior officers, to include strategic and tactical planning, time-
significant attention focused on the role of technological innovation management, communication, counseling, team-building, and
in changing the battlefield. Students will explore the contribution decision-making in a stressful environment. Required for Naval
of preeminent military theorists and battlefield commanders to our ROTC students. Normally taken concurrently with BUS 301 and in
modern understanding of the art and science of war. Required for place of NS 401.
Marine option and MECEP students; optional for Navy students. Corequisite(s): MGT 351
Corequisite(s): NS 499 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Credits: 0
Satisfies: Communications (C) NS 411
Fund of Maneuver Warfare
NS 401 This course introduces broad aspects of armed conflict and
Leadership and Management interactions using modern maneuver warfare doctrine. Students
The course introduces the student to many of the fundamental trace historical influences on the tactical, operational, and strategic
concepts of leading Sailors and Marines which shall be expanded implications of maneuver warfare practices in current and future
upon during the continuum of leadership development throughout operations. This course also covers the structure and capabilities
NROTC, and develops the elements of leadership vital to the of the present day U.S. Marine Corps organization as a forward
effectiveness of Navy/Marine Corps officers by reviewing the deployed and rapid response force and its development of
theories and parameters of leadership and management within expeditionary maneuver warfare concepts. The focus is to train
and outside of the Naval service and progressing through values students to be practitioners of maneuver warfare and use lessons
development, interpersonal skills, management skills, and from the past as the basis for making practical judgments during
application theory. Practical applications are explored through the armed conflict. Required for Marine options and MECEP students.
use of experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory Corequisite(s): NS 499
discussions. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 NS 497
Satisfies: Communications (C) Special Topics
This course provides midshipmen with an opportunity to work
NS 402 under the supervision of an officer/instructor on projects related to
Naval Leadership and Ethics professional development. Department permission required.
The course completes the final preparations of ensigns and Credit: Variable
second lieutenants for service in the Fleet and Marine Corps. The
course integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral NS 499
traditions and ethical philosophy with a variety of topics such as Naval Science Laboratory
the following: military leadership, core values, and professional Topics deal with general Navy/Marine Corps mission and policies,
ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to force protection, operational security, watch standing, physical
the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior officers, command fitness, nutrition, stress management, and other professional
relationships, and the conduct of warfare. The course provides development subjects.
midshipmen with a foundation of moral traditions combined with Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 1
a discussion of actual current and historical events in the United
States Navy and Marine Corps to prepare them for the role and
responsibilities of leadership in the Naval Science of the 21st
century.
Satisfies: Communications (C), Ethics (E)

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