Undergraduate Degree Courses of Naval ROTC at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Naval ROTC Courses for Undergraduate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
1004: INTRODUCTION TO NAVAL SCIENCE
Naval profession and concept of seapower. Missions and organization of Navy and Marine Corps. Overview of naval concerns, customs, traditions, seamanship, regulations, and military justice. I (3H,3C)
1104: NAVAL SHIPS SYSTEMS I: ENGINEERING
Ship characteristics and types. Includes ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, main propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems, interior communications, ship control, and damage control. One semester of college level science required. Pre: 1004. (3H,3C) I,II.
2004: NAVAL SHIPS SYSTEMS II: WEAPONS
Theory and employment of naval weapons systems. Includes threat detection, evaluation, weapon selection, delivery systems, guidance, and warhead design. Elements of command, control, and communications. I,II (3H,3C)
2104: SEAPOWER AND MARITIME AFFAIRS
A survey of naval history from the American Revolution to the present with emphasis on major developments in strategy, tactics, and technology. Discussion of the geopolitical theory of Alfred Thayer Mahan. Explores present concerns in seapower and maritime affairs, including the economic and political dimensions of ocean commerce, the Law of the Sea, a comparison of U.S. and Soviet maritime strategies, and current naval affairs. II (3H,3C)
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3005-3006: NAVIGATION AND NAVAL OPERATIONS
3005: An in-depth study of the theory and practice of piloting and introduction to celestial navigation. Students develop practical skills in the use of charts, visual and electronic aids. A study of the International Rules of the Nautical Road. 3006: Relative motion, vector-analysis theory, and ship employment. Includes an introduction to naval operations, ship characteristics, shiphandling, and afloat communications. I (3H,3C)
3204: EVOLUTION OF WARFARE
Development of warfare focusing on impact of major military theorists, strategists, and technicians. Ancient times to present. I Pre: 2104. (3H,3C)
4005-4006: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT/ETHICS
Advanced-level study of leadership and management theory, including planning, organizing, communication, decision-making, and individual and group behavior. Explores major behavioral theories; practical applications involve experiential exercises, case studies, and laboratory discussions. 4006: Ethics and management in the Navy. Includes study of professionalism and ethics, human resources development, counseling, military law, personnel evaluation, administration, and material management. I,II Pre: SOC 1004. (3H,3C)
4204: AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE
Historical survey of the development of amphibious doctrine and the conduct of amphibious operations. Emphasis is on amphibious operations in World War II. Present day potential and limitations on amphibious operations are explored. (3H,3C) I.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course. II.
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