Catalog 2016-2017

NAV - Naval Science

NAV 1110 Introduction to Naval Science

Emphasis on the mission, organization, regulations and components of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 1110L Naval Science Laboratory

A twice weekly hour and fifteen minute laboratory covering professional and military subject matter.  Attendance is mandatory for all midshipmen.
Credit Hours: 0

NAV 1140 Seapower and Maritime Affairs

This course deals with the importance of seapower in historical events, including emphasis on worldwide political-military confrontations following the Cold War.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 2121 Naval Ships Systems I

Types, structures and purpose of naval ships. Hydrodynamic forces, stability compartmentalization, electrical and auxiliary systems. Theory of design and operation of steam turbine, gas turbine and nuclear propulsion plants. Shipboard safety and firefighting.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 2212C Navigation/Naval Operations I: Navigation

Piloting theory, principles and procedures; tides, currents, weather, use of navigation instruments and equipment, and practicum. Laboratory required.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 2220 Evolution of Warfare

A survey of military history emphasizing principles of warfare, strategy and tactics, and significant military leaders and organizations.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 2231 Principles of Naval Management I (Leadership and Management)


Theory and principles of leadership and management, focusing on developing skills in organizational thinking and leadership problem solving for the junior officer.  Includes interpersonal skills, behavior factors and group dynamics.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 3123 Naval Ships Systems II

Capabilities and limitations of fire control systems and weapons types. Physical aspects of radar and underwater sound for target acquisition, threat analysis, tracking, weapons selection, delivery and guidance. Explosives, fusing and Naval ordnance.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

NAV 2121.

NAV 3214C Navigation/Naval Operations II: Seamanship and Ship Operations

Prerequisite: NAV 2212C.  International and inland rules of the road; relative motion-vector analysis; ship handling, employment and tactics; afloat communications; operations analysis. Laboratory required.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

NAV 2212C.

NAV 4224 Amphibious Warfare

History of amphibious warfare emphasizing doctrine and techniques as well as an understanding of the interrelations of political, strategic, operational, tactical and technical levels of war from the past.

Credit Hours: 3

NAV 4232 Principles of Naval Management II (Leadership and Ethics)

Prerequisite: NAV 2231.  Integration of professional competencies and qualities of effective leadership with emphasis on moral and ethical responsibilities, accountability, communications and military law for the junior officer.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

NAV 2231.