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INTRODUCTION TO NAVAL SCIENCE

NAVSCI 101
Course Description

Introduction to the naval profession emphasizing the missions, organization, and components of the Navy and Marine Corps. Topics include terminology, military justice, job specialties, seapower, and naval leadership. Includes lab. Intended for first year Naval ROTC students.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.8

4.54% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.22% from Historical

A Rate
80%

31.88% from Historical

Class Size
10

-42.94% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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