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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)

Intro to the Navy: customs, structure, basic leadership, career paths, and ships and aircraft of the U.S. Fleet. This is a cooperative course available 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. This is a cooperative course available 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. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students.

Prereq: NS 101

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. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)

NS 202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs (3 cr)

Survey of U.S. Naval history; seapower and maritime affairs emphasizing present-day concerns; comparisons of U.S. and foreign Naval strategies. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)

NS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

This is a cooperative course available 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." This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)

NS 302 Naval Operations (3 cr)

Naval operations and tactics, relative motion, and Maneuvering Boards. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)

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. This is a cooperative course available 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. This is a cooperative course available 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. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)

NS 412 Amphibious Operations (3 cr)

Amphibious doctrine from Gallipoli to the Mayaguez. Recommended preparation: NS 311. This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)

NS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

This is a cooperative course available to WSU degree-seeking students.