Naval Science Courses
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CAPT. W. Scott Ryder, USN, Head, Dept. of Naval Science (101 Navy Bldg. 83844-1122; phone 208/885-6333; www.navy.uidaho.edu/).
NS 101 Introduction to Naval Science (2 cr)
Introduction to the Naval Service: custom and traditions, structure, career paths, basic leadership, ethics and character development, duties of a junior officer, and ships/aircraft of the U.S. Navy Fleet. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only).
NS 102 Ships Systems I (3 cr)
Intro to Naval shipboard engineering systems; propulsion systems; nuclear, gas turbine, and conventional; auxiliary systems and shipboard damage control; basic concepts in ship design. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)
NS 103 Introduction to Naval Science Laboratory (1 cr)
Practical instruction for introduction to Naval Science. Graded P/F. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
NS 201 Ships Systems II (3 cr)
Naval weapons systems; theory and process of detection (radar and sonar), evaluation; weapons; delivery, guidance, and explosives; integration of weapons systems with command, control, and communications systems. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
NS 202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs (3 cr)
An overview of U.S. naval history; seapower and maritime affairs beginning with the Continental Navy to present-day naval history. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
NS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)
Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
NS 301 Navigation (3 cr)
Theory, principles, and procedures of terrestrial and electronic navigation, and “rules of the nautical road.” Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
NS 302 Naval Operations (3 cr)
Naval operations and tactics, relative motion, and Maneuvering Boards. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)
Prereq: NS 301
NS 311 Evolution of Warfare (3 cr)
Evolution of war through tactics; strategy from Sun Tzu to J.F.C. Fuller. Recommended preparation: NS 101, 202. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
NS 401 Naval Leadership and Management (3 cr)
Theories of management and management resources, motivational theories, and leadership. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)
NS 402 Naval Leadership and Ethics (3 cr)
An intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy within a military context. Topics will include military leadership, core values, professional ethics, and conduct of warfare with applications appropriate for future Navy and Marine Corps officers. Recommended preparation: NS 401. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
NS 412 Amphibious Operations (3 cr)
Amphibious doctrine from Gallipoli to the Mayaguez. Recommended preparation: NS 311. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)
NS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)
Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.