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NAVAL WEAPONS

NAVSCI 302
Course Description

Introduction to the properties and behavior of electronic, electromagnetic, and mechanical systems used in naval weapons systems. Topics and concepts include wide range of academic disciplines, all of which are applied to the maritime uses of radar, sonar, communications, electro-optics, computers, missile, and electronic warfare systems. Open to non-ROTC students on a space available basis, with consent of instructor.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.89

0.73% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
77.78%

-0.58% from Historical

Class Size
9

4.08% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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