The course is a comprehensive, introductory study of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' history and traditions, complex organization and structure, officer career paths, and the role of the naval service in supporting national policies. It is a course of instruction designed to be the foundation for future courses in naval science as well as a basic look at the naval service, past, present, and future.
937-C50-0 Naval Science Laboratory
Naval Science lab is the general drill and instructional period required for all NROTC midshipmen each quarter. Lab consists of various activities including close order drill and formation, physical fitness training and competitive athletics, warfare tactics and systems briefs and scenarios, guest speakers, etc.
937-C41-0 Naval Leadership and Management
This course covers a variety of subjects intended to provide the student with an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Naval Officer. It aims to develop, in each student, necessary managerial and professional competencies including (1) a comprehension of principles of the Navy Human Resources Management Support System (e.g., Equal Opportunity, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Affirmative Action, and Leadership and Management Education and Training), and (2) a knowledge of basic administrative responsibilities, naval correspondence procedures, maintenance material management, security and safety programs, personnel appraisal and evaluation, and military laws. Additionally, personal financial management techniques and strategies will be discussed to help prepare the future naval officers for financial planning.
937-C45-0 Naval Ship Systems I (Naval Engineering)
Introductory engineering course oriented toward naval applications. The course includes (1) basic power cycles and thermodynamic processes utilized in naval propulsion systems, (2) functions of major and auxiliary components of each system, (3) ship design criteria and construction factors, (4) basic electrical theory including power distribution systems, (5) safety considerations, (6) characteristics of naval fuel and oil, (7) principles, procedures, and equipment involved in damage control, shipboard watertight integrity and ship stability.
937-B10-0 Marine Navigation
A comprehensive study of the theory underlying marine navigation, followed by practical application. The course will cover: (1) basic piloting; dead reckoning, terrestrial lines of position, set and drift, extensive chart work; and (2) elements of celestial navigation: solution of the navigation triangle, use of the sun, moon, stars, and planets to find a position at sea, actual sextant observations of celestial bodies (weather permitting). A field trip to the Adler Planetarium is planned.