SEAPOWER-MARITIME AFFAIRS

NAVSCI 202

Introduction to concepts and techniques used to navigate U.S. Navy and civilian ships. Charts and publications, compasses, tides and currents, dead reckoning, piloting, celestial and electronic navigation; day's work in navigation and Nautical Rules of the Road. Includes lab. Open to non-ROTC students on a space available basis, with consent of instructor.

NAVSCI 302

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.

NAVSCI 301

The basic principles and components of ship propulsion systems including steam, diesel, gas turbine, and nuclear power plants. Other topics include ship construction, buoyancy and stability, damage control, electrical distribution, and air conditioning/ refrigeration. Includes lab. Open to non-ROTC students on a space available basis, with consent of instructor.

NAVSCI 101

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.

NAVSCI 401

In depth study of the professional and efficient operation of U.S. Navy ships. Fleet communications, tactical employment, relative motion plotting, seamanship, and a lecture series on Joint Warfare and the Employment of Naval Forces as an element of National Security Strategy. Open to non-ROTC students on a space available basis, with consent of instructor.