Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2010-2011
NAVA 101 - NAVAL ORIENTATION
Long Title: NAVAL ORIENTATION
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to naval traditions and customs, seamanship, naval organization and missions, and the fundamental concepts of sea power.
NAVA 102 - NAVAL ENGINEERING
Long Title: NAVAL ENGINEERING
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Ship propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, steering systems, electrical power distribution, ship design, ship stability and damage control measures.
NAVA 201 - NAV WEAPONS-NAVAL SHIP SYS II
Long Title: NAVAL WEAPONS-NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS II
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: The theory and employment of weapons systems. The student explores the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery, guidance, and explosives. The physical aspects of radar and underwater sound are described in detail.
NAVA 202 - SEA POWER AND MARITIME AFFAIRS
Long Title: SEA POWER AND MARITIME AFFAIRS
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Readings, discussions, and research on selected topics related to the history, importance, and impact of sea power on modern civilization.
NAVA 301 - NAVIGATION I
Long Title: NAVIGATION I
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Marine navigators and laws of vessel operations. Includes coastal piloting, navigational aids, nautical astronomy, satellite and inertial systems, and rules of the nautical road.
NAVA 302 - NAVAL OPERATIONS & SEAMANSHIP
Long Title: NAVAL OPERATIONS AND SEAMANSHIP
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An analysis of ship movements, formations, and fleet operations; includes Rules of the Road, maneuvering board, tactical publications and communications.
NAVA 303 - EVOLUTION OF WARFARE
Long Title: EVOLUTION OF WARFARE
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Historical survey of the evolution of the conduct of warfare. Strategy, tactics, weapons, organization, and military leaders/thinkers are studied. Course is taught in the NROTC Building.
NAVA 401 - LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT I
Long Title: LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT I
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to the principles and concepts of management, organization, leadership, information systems, and decision making.
NAVA 402 - LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
Long Title: LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): NAVA 401
Description: Leadership principles, with particular emphasis on ethics, human resources management, military law and discipline, and administration. The Capstone course for NROTC seniors. Recommended prerequisite(s): Spring semester of senior year.
NAVA 410 - AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE
Long Title: AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE
Department: Naval Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Study of the history of amphibious warfare, using case studies to examine doctrine tactics, and the factors necessary for successful operations.