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Undergraduate Record 2005-2006 [ARCHIVED RECORD]
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Go to information for this school/college.Air Science
AIRS A - Leadership Laboratory
A mandatory laboratory in leadership and followership development for AFROTC cadets. As a complement to the air science classes, this laboratory focuses on applying leadership principles and understanding leaders’ responsibilities while emphasizing the benefits of practical experience. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Air Force ROTC.
Credits: 0
AIRS 110 - The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force
Introduces the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer career opportunities and benefits, and communication skills. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 1
AIRS 120 - The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force
Introduces the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer career opportunities and benefits, and communication skills. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 1
AIRS 210 - The Evolution of Air and Space Power
Examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective, from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems used in today’s conflicts. Presents historical examples of the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today’s USAF air and space power. Investigates several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension (e.g., Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power). Considers the general element and employment of air and space power from institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspectives. Discusses the importance of Air Force core values using operational examples and historical Air Force leaders. Continues to develop communication skills. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 1
AIRS 220 - The Evolution of Air and Space Power
Examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective, from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems used in today’s conflicts. Presents historical examples of the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today’s USAF air and space power. Investigates several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension (e.g., Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power). Considers the general element and employment of air and space power from institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspectives. Discusses the importance of Air Force core values using operational examples and historical Air Force leaders. Continues to develop communication skills. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 1
AIRS 310 - Concepts of Air Force Leadership and Management
Focuses on the study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Officer Field Training attendance; corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 3
AIRS 320 - Concepts of Air Force Leadership and Management
Focuses on the study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Officer Field Training attendance; corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 3
AIRS 410 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty
Examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting the military. Emphasizes refining communication skills. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AIRS 310 and/or 320; corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 3
AIRS 420 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty
Examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting the military. Emphasizes refining communication skills. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AIRS 310 and/or 320; corequisite: AIRS A.
Credits: 3
Military Science
MISC 1 - Leadership Applications
Teaches basic leadership skills through practical and field exercises, as well as classroom instruction. Emphasizes small unit leadership techniques and hands-on, practical experiences. Cadets develop small unit leadership and precomissioning skills by planning, conducting, and evaluating training. (S)
Credits: 1
MISC 101 - Fundamental Concepts
This course introduces cadets to fundamental components of service as an officer in the United States Army. These initial lessons form the building blocks of progressive lessons in values, fitness, leadership, and officership. Additionally, the semester addresses “life skills” including fitness, communications theory and practice (written and oral), and interpersonal relationships. Upon completion of this semester, the cadets should be prepared to receive more complex leadership instruction. (S)
Credits: 1
MISC 102 - Basic Leadership
This course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in the previous semester by focusing on leadership theory and decision-making. Lessons in this semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion of this semester, cadets should be prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organizations. (S)
Credits: 1
MISC 201 - Advanced Leadership
This course is the first of two designed to teach the principles of leadership. Building upon the fundamentals introduced in the first year, this course explores communication and leadership theory. The course emphasizes practical exercises, as students are increasingly required to apply communication and leadership principles. The course is dedicated to developing leadership and communication skills in the student with an understanding of their value to the Army. Topics discussed include: Communication, Leadership, and Problem Solving. (S)
Credits: 1
MISC 202 - Tactics and Officership
This course focuses on leadership by providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligation of commissioned officers. It provides a look at our organizational values and their application to the decision-making process and leadership. The course contains a case study of Army leadership since the Vietnam War in the context of previous lessons of values, decision-making, and communication skills. The course also studies Principles of Tactics, Values and Ethics, and Officership. (S)
Credits: 1
MISC 301 - Small Unit Leadership
This course is the first of two that focus on leadership principles, small unit tactics, and the military planning process. The Leadership Development Process (LDP) is a component of this course as well as MISC 302. Other topics include light infantry tactics, motivational theory and techniques, and the role and actions of leaders. Emphasis is placed on applying the Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) as a guide for planning, executing, and making decisions for complex operations. Cadets will learn military order formats and advanced communication skills to effectively present their plans. (S)
Credits: 2
MISC 302 - Small Unit Operations
This course continues to focus on doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level started in MISC 301. It includes opportunities to plan and conduct individual and collective training to gain leadership and tactical experience. This course synthesizes the various components of training, leadership and team building. Upon completion, cadets will possess the fundamental confidence and competence of leadership in a small unit setting. Following MISC 302, cadets will attend a challenging summer leadership camp. (S)
Credits: 2
MISC 401 - Leadership, Management, and Ethics
This course is the first of two designed to prepare cadets for the transition to lieutenant. The course emphasizes a continuation of leadership and management exercises intended to synthesize and integrate the principles of leadership learned in previous courses. Topics addressed include staff coordination, fundamental counseling methods, the Army Training Management System, ethical imperatives for the junior officer, and battlefield ethics. (S)
Credits: 2
MISC 402 - Transition to Lieutenant
This course is the culmination of officership training. The course emphasizes the skills required of newly commissioned officers and concludes with a capstone practical exercise entitled “Platoon Leader.” Topics include military justice and leadership, operational law, organizing for military operations, and administrative management and logistics. At the conclusion of this course, newly commissioned officers are prepared to meet the physical, moral, emotional, and intellectual leadership challenges facing the evolving Army in the 21st Century. (S)
Credits: 2
Naval Science
NASC 101 - Introduction to Naval Science
Surveys the histories of both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Introduces Naval Service as an organization with particular customs, procedures, and policies. Examines the nature of authority; issues of communication, productivity, and morale; and how a military organization adapts to change. Develops the student’s ability to function effectively within the structure of Navy society. (Y)
Credits: 0
NASC 102 - Naval Ships Systems I
An integrated presentation of naval ship design and operation, including closed and open thermodynamic cycles, efficiency and efficiency enhancement, major propulsion and support system components, operations and casualty response, electricity generation, electrical power distribution and conversion relative to naval engineering plants, shipboard battle damage control, and naval architecture. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 201 - Naval Ship Systems II
Introduces the theory and design of naval weapons systems. Emphasizes understanding basic theoretical considerations for weapons systems, detection, tracking, computation, weapon delivery systems, the fire control problem, and system integration. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 202 - Seapower and Maritime Affairs
Surveys international maritime history and provides a review of American maritime history and policy. Examines American naval involvement in regional and global conflicts, evolution in technology and management, the role of the navies in foreign policy, and the influence of seapower on history. Discusses historical examples and current trends. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 301 - Navigation
Studies marine navigation and prepares Midshipmen to stand bridge watches on U.S. Navy ships. Topics include chart interpretation, piloting, tides and currents, electronic navigation, rules of the nautical road, and basic use of maneuvering boards. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 302 - Naval Operations and Seamanship
Builds on materials in NASC 102, 201, and 301. Studies surface ship operations and prepares Midshipmen to stand bridge watches and Combat Information Center watches on U.S. Navy ships. Topics include advanced navigation, communications, ship handling evolutions, naval warfare doctrine, and joint operations. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 311 - Navigation Laboratory
Practical application of navigation principles. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NASC 301.
Credits: 0
NASC 351 - Evolution of Warfare
Historical development of the tactics and strategies of warfare. Examines the social, economic, and political impact of war, and considers the great military leaders and organizations throughout history. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 352 - Expeditionary Operations
A historical survey and evaluation of the concept, doctrinal origins, and strategic role of amphibious/expeditionary power projection. Emphasizes research and battle studies that illustrate the unique challenges and capabilities of amphibious operations. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 400 - Leadership Laboratory
Develops leadership skills through seminars and practical experience in leadership billets within the Midshipman battalion. (S)
Credits: 0
NASC 401 - Leadership I
Introduces leadership principles and concepts, and their practical applications in military and non-military settings. Discusses selected readings and student produced essays, analyzing several books on leadership. Examines The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. (Y)
Credits: 3
NASC 402 - Leadership II
A continuation of the principles and concepts of leadership through readings, exercises, and discussion. Topics include selected readings and case studies in leadership, core values and ethics, and legal issues. Strong emphasis on ethics and morality in the military. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NASC 401.
Credits: 3
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