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Naval Science Courses

NS 101 Introduction to Naval Science (2 cr)

NS 102 Ships Systems I (3 cr)

NS 103 Introduction to Naval Science Laboratory (1 cr)

NS 201 Ships Systems II (3 cr)

NS 202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs (3 cr)

NS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

NS 301 Navigation (3 cr)

NS 302 Naval Operations (3 cr)

NS 311 Evolution of Warfare (3 cr)

NS 401 Naval Leadership and Management (3 cr)

NS 402 Naval Leadership and Ethics (3 cr)

NS 412 Amphibious Operations (3 cr)

NS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

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.