Naval Science Courses
The following are Naval Science course that all midshipmen are required to take prior to commissioning. Some Naval Science courses are a requirement for Navy midshipmen only and some are a requirement for Marines only. All midshipmen are required to enroll into NS 0110- leadership development. NS 0110 is an all hands drill period on Tuesdays and Thursday from 1530-1730.
- NS-0110 - Leadership Development
- Designed to expose NROTC students to the professional development of a military officer. This is accomplished through military drill, guest lecturers, command situation and role enactment training. The goal is to better prepare young men and women to serve as naval officers in various fleet assignments. (F, Sp)
- NS-1132 - Introduction to Naval Science
- Presents an overview of the mission and organization of the Department of Defense with particular emphasis on the naval service. Among the topics covered are military law, leadership fundamentals, naval heritage, naval customs and traditions, and career opportunities for Navy and Marine Corps Officers. The Course is designed for freshmen enrolled in NROTC but is open to all interested University students. Course materials are provided. (F)
- NS-1133 - Seapower and Maritime Affairs
- Traces the development of sea power and analyzes its influence on maritime strategy through the study of major events in naval history. Students will develop an appreciation for the overlapping roles national interests, technical advances, maritime strategists, and individual leaders play in the formulation of U.S. security strategy and policy. Open to all interested University students. Textbooks are provided. (Sp)
- NS-2113 - Leadership and Management
- Designed to teach introductory-level leadership and management concepts and applications to sophomore-level Naval ROTC midshipmen and all other interested University students. (Irreg.)
- NS-2133 - Navigation I
- Introduction to marine navigation, including celestial and electronic navigation theory and practical application, rules of the road, and relative motion. (Sp)
- NS-3233 - Naval Ship Systems I: Naval Engineering Systems
- Prerequisite: 1132. Detailed study of ship characteristics and types, including design, hydrodynamics, stability, compartmentation, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems. Includes study of basic concepts of steam, gas turbine, diesel and nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in engineering are also covered. (Sp)
- NS-3333 - Evolution of the Art of War
- This course is a survey of the operational art of warfare from the beginning of recorded history to the present. Military history is used as a means by which the future officer may challenge and question the decisions of the past. This course seeks to provide the student with an appreciation for the complexities and dynamics posed by the art and science of warfare. (F)
- NS-3433 - Naval Ship Systems II: Naval Weapons Systems
- Prerequisite: 1132 or permission of instructor. Outlines theory and employment of weapon systems. Student explores processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery, guidance and explosives. Fire control systems and studies involving the moral and ethical responsibilities of leaders in the employment of weapons. (F)
- NS-4333 - Amphibious Warfare
- The class studies the history of amphibious warfare. Its contents extend well beyond just the United States Marine Corps experiences in amphibious assaults during World War II and Korea. Amphibious Warfare takes a much broader look at battles dating back to 490 B.C. beginning
with the battle of Marathon. This course focuses on Maneuver Warfare and explores various levels of war and their impact on each battle studied. This class will prepare students to become not only students of warfare but also critical thinkers which will help prepare them for future commissioned service in the United States Marine Corps. (Irreg.)
- NS-4433 - Naval Operations and Seamanship
- Prerequisite: 2133. Advanced navigation concepts, including communications, evolutions, and operations. Introduction to naval warfare doctrine and joint operations. (F)
- NS-4633 - Naval Leadership and Ethics
- Prerequisite: 2113 or permission of instructor. An examination of leadership, ethical concepts, and management of naval (Navy and Marine Corps) resources. Objective is to learn the leadership skills, ethical expectations, and management techniques necessary to succeed as a naval officer in leading people and using limited resources in the most efficient manner. Encompasses leadership and ethical readings, discussion of the uniform code of military justice, and specific service guidance for junior officers. (F, Sp)
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