Program Overview

Naval Science Program

The Naval Science program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of naval science, including naval organization, history, leadership, and engineering.

Course Descriptions

• NS 111: Introduction to Naval Science (3 Credits)
  • Naval organization and administration
  • Organization of the Navy or Marine Corps
  • The Navy and Marine Corps as a career
  • Responsibilities and commitments as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps
• NS 112: U.S. Naval History I (3 Credits)
  • A study of U.S. seapower and maritime affairs from the American Revolution through 1900
  • Lec/lab
• NS 113: U.S. Naval History II (3 Credits)
  • A study of U.S. seapower and maritime affairs from 1900 through present day
  • Lec/lab
  • Prerequisites: NS 112 with D- or better
• NS 211: Leadership and Management (5 Credits)
  • Overview of the principles, philosophies, and methodologies of effective Naval leadership
  • Emphasis on moral, ethical actions with respect to the principles of authority, responsibility, and accountability as they apply to military organizations
• NS 212: Naval Engineering (5 Credits)
  • Propulsion, basic engineering systems theory, and concepts application in modern ship and jet propulsion
  • Course will include auxiliary systems, theory and design of shipboard auxiliaries, ship design, and damage control/safety procedures
  • Offered every other winter term
  • Prerequisites: NS 111 with D- or better
• NS 311: Navigation (5 Credits)
  • Introduction to navigation including piloting, dead reckoning, and voyage planning
  • Course includes nautical rules of the road, maneuvering board, relative motion, and shipboard external communications
• NS 313: Naval Operations and Seamanship (3 Credits)
  • Theory of shiphandling, communications, shipboard evolutions, heavy weather, case study discussions
  • Prerequisites: NS 311 with D- or better
• NS 321: Evolution of Warfare I (3 Credits)
  • The art and concepts of warfare from the beginning of recorded history to present (the Age of Napoleon)
• NS 322: Evolution of Warfare II (3 Credits)
  • The art and concepts of warfare post-WWI (from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution) to present
  • The current world political situation and U.S. foreign policy and their effects on the Naval services
  • Forecast for the future
  • Prerequisites: NS 321 with D- or better
• NS 323: Naval Science III: Marine Corps Option (3 Credits)
  • Preparation for officer candidates' school and practical field exercises
  • For U.S. Marine Corps candidates option
  • Prerequisites: NS 322 with D- or better
• NS 405: Reading and Conference (1-16 Credits)
  • To prepare midshipmen returning from a leave of absence from the Naval ROTC program for commissioning and entrance into the fleet
  • This course is repeatable for 16 credits
• NS 411: Naval Weapons Systems (5 Credits)
  • Introduction to the theory and development of U.S. Naval weapons systems
  • Current weapons systems types, platforms, and employment
  • Course will include naval weapons systems types, launch platforms, characteristics, and employment
  • Prerequisites: NS 111 with D- or better
• NS 413: Leadership and Ethics (4 Credits)
  • Junior Officer administrative responsibilities with emphasis on moral and ethical decision making of Naval leaders
  • Prerequisites: NS 211 with C- or better
• NS 421: Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare I (3 Credits)
  • Maneuver warfare from the beginning of recorded history to WW II
  • Broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine
  • Focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting institution
  • Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices
  • Provides professional development for future United States Marine Corps officers
  • Case studies
• NS 422: Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare II (3 Credits)
  • Maneuver warfare post-WW II to present
  • Current world political situation and U.S. foreign policy and their effects on the future of expeditionary warfare
  • Broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine
  • Focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting institution
  • Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices
  • Provides professional development for future United States Marine Corps officers
  • Case studies