USMA Course Offerings Spring 2012-2013
| Department | Course | Title | Crdts | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE350 | INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING | 3 | This course identifies, analyzes, and assesses built infrastructure which is the foundation for modern society.The complex and interconnected nature of infrastructures is investigated and demands on critical components are calculated. Students explore |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE371 | SOIL MECHANICS/FNDTN ENGNRG | 3.5 | Soil Mechanics is the study of soil properties which govern the use of soil as a construction or foundation material. The course is devoted to describing soils, analyzing soil stresses, determining consolidation settlement, designing earth embankments, de |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE380 | HYDROLOGY/ HYDRAULIC DESIGN | 3.5 | This course studies both hydrology, which is the study of occurrence, movement and distribution of rainfall, and hydraulic design, which is the application of fluid mechanics and other science an engineering disciplines in the design of structures and dev |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE400 | CIVIL ENGR PROF PRACTICE | 1 | This seminar consists of 13 class attendances during the spring semester and includes all First Class cadets in the Civil Engineering major. The course focuses on issues related to the professional practice of civil engineering, and is intended to augmen |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE403 | STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS | 3 | This course addresses the analysis and design of basic structural forms such as beams, trusses, and frames, which are found in bridges and buildings. Classical deflection techniques such as direct integration and virtual work; and indeterminate analysis |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE450 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 | This course focuses on the implementation portion of the design process. The management of construction is covered to include scope of work, rough order-of-magnitude estimating, scheduling, planning, progress reporting, resource constraining, and quality |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE489 | ADV IND STUDY CIVIL ENGRING | 3 | The cadet, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research or design topic in civil engineering.The scope of the course is tailored to the needs of the project and desires of the cadet, in consultation with the Faculty Adviso |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE489A | ADV IND STUDY CIVIL ENGRING | 3 | The cadet, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research or design topic in civil engineering.The scope of the course is tailored to the needs of the project and desires of the cadet, in consultation with the Faculty Adviso |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE490 | TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in engineering mechanics or in structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction, or transportation engineering not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. The course is intend |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE490A | TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in engineering mechanics or in structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction, or transportation engineering not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. The course is intende |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE491 | ADV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS | 3 | This course builds upon the material covered in CE403/453 to develop a better understanding of structural behavior.Matrix analysis methods, including an introduction to finite elements, are developed as the basis for modern, computer-based structural an |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE492 | DESIGN OF CE SYSTEMS | 3 | This course provides an opportunity for cadets to apply and synthesize their knowledge of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, construction management and engineering economics in an open-ended, realistic, se |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | CE495 | TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING | 3 | This course provides cadets with a solid introduction to the principles of transportation engineering with a focus on highway engineering and traffic analysis. The material learned will provide the basic skill set that will allow students to solve transpo |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH101 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 3.5 | This course provides a solid background in chemistry principles and applications. It includes a study of the nature of matter, its atomic and molecular structure, and the associated energies involved.Fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and laws |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3.5 | This course provides a solid background in chemistry principles and applications. It includes a study of the nature of matter, its atomic and molecular structure, and the associated energies involved.Fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and laws |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH152 | ADV GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3.5 | An advanced coverage of the concepts and principles covered in CH101-102 including a more in-depth laboratory program with emphasis on instrumental analysis. |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH290 | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH | 1 | Introduces the methods of research in chemistry, chemical engineering, or life science that includes use of the research literature and instruction in intermediate experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques specific to the cadet's program of s |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH362 | MASS & ENERGY BALANCES | 3.5 | Introduction to mass and energy balances in single phase and multiphase, nonreactive and reactive systems. Course topics include an introduction to engineering calculations and process variables, use of computers in solving chemical engineering problems, |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH364 | CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING | 3.5 | This course studies the effects of chemical reaction kinetics on systems of engineering significance. It introduces selection and operation of commercial chemical reactors, emphasizing chemical kinetics and transport phenomena.It studies currently prac |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH371 | INTRO TO ANALYTICAL CHEM | 3.5 | The course teaches the fundamental concepts of analytical chemistry. Topics include acid-base equilibria, redox potentials, compleximetric titrimetry, separations, electrochemistry, and absorption spectroscopy.The course provides an overview of modern |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH375 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY | 3.5 | This course consists of an examination of the unity and diversity of life. It investigates why there are so many different life forms and proceeds through Mendelian Genetics, the discovery of cells and chromosomes, DNA replication, and genetic expression |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH384 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3.5 | The reactions of the important functional groups are explored: conjugated alkenes; aldehydes; ketones; carboxylic acids; and amines. The concept of aromaticity is explored and its mechanistic implications are developed.Selected topics in carbohydrate |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH385 | INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY | 3.5 | The course will cover the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The course will present a detailed discussion on the molecular biology of DNA replication, transcription, translation, the control of gene expression, cell-to-cell sign |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH387 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY | 3 | This course consists of an in-depth study of human physiology and the interrelationships between major organs and systems of the body.Topics will build on studies of cell structure and function covered in CH385. This course will concentrate on homeosta |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH389 | ADVANCED LAB PROJECTS I | 1.5 | The development of usable protocols, procedures, or laboratory experiments to advance current research projects directed by a member of the faculty. Individual cadets must gain the consent of the faculty member and present project title and scope of prop |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH390 | ADVANCED LAB PROJECTS II | 1.5 | The development of usable protocols, procedures, or laboratory experiments to advance current research projects directed by a member of the faculty. Project can be either a continuation of CH389 or a new project limited to the scope of 1.5 credit hours. |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH399 | TOPICS IN CHEM/ LS/ CHMENG | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in chemistry, chemical engineering and life science not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. Course content will be based on the special expertise of the Visiting Professor, Rotating PhD, or a se |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH400 | CHEM ENG PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 1 | The course will meet once per week and will cover topics such as ethics, continuing education, and global and social issues within chemical engineering. Special emphasis will be placed on preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Presentations |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH402 | CHEM ENGNRG PROCESS DESIGN | 3.5 | This course provides a capstone experience that brings together material from previous courses to examine contemporary problems in chemical engineering process design. It provides instruction in the conceptual design of process networks to achieve a desig |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH460 | HUMAN ANATOMY | 3.5 | This course is designed to provide cadets with a detailed study of the anatomical structure of the human body. Body structure will be studied by organ systems and will involve a balance between gross anatomical study and histology. Form-function relations |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH471 | APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER CHEM | 3.5 | This course is an introduction to modern polymer chemistry and engineering. It provides an introduction to macromolecules and their properties.It covers polymerization methods, copolymerization, the morphology of polymers, and the testing and character |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH479 | METHODS & APPS OF BIOTECH | 3.5 | This course is intended to reinforce topics learned in other life science courses by studying laboratory and practical applications of biotechnology. Laboratories will concentrate on biotechnology methods including purification, separation, and identific |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH482 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 3.5 | This course builds on the concepts covered in CH481 through a study of the quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules, their interaction with radiation, and statistical thermodynamics. Some of the specific topics covered include the electronic structure of |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH487 | ADVANCED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 3 | In this laboratory course students will further develop their knowledge and understanding of organic and inorganic syntheses, quantitative and qualitative instrumental analysis, and applications of physical chemistry principles to molecular structure and |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH489 | INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH I | 3 | This undergraduate research course is designed to significantly advance the cadet?s knowledge and comprehension of science and/or engineering by answering a real world scientific question. Course work includes defining a problem, understanding related iss |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH490 | INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH II | 3 | With the same outcome goal as CH489 of significantly advancing the cadet's knowledge and comprehension of science and engineering into answering a real world scientific question, this course typically involves experimentation, data analysis, data evaluati |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH491 | ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I | 3 | This undergraduate research course is structured similarly to both CH489 and CH490. In this course, a cadet may continue on an established research problem or begin a new line of investigation. The minimum requirement for moving onto CH491 is a defined |
| Chemistry & Life Science | CH492 | ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II | 3 | The Advanced Individual Study provides cadets the unique opportunity to complete a carefully defined question or problem researched over the course of the previous 1.5 to 2 years.Based in research, this problem may be critical, experimental, applied, or |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS301 | FUND OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | 3.5 | This is the first course for cadets enrolled in the computer science major. This course presents a thought-provoking introduction to the key concepts throughout the field.Cadets develop their understanding of programming (to include modular design) and |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS350 | DATABASE DESIGN & IMPLEMENT | 3 | This course addresses the analysis, design and implementation of relational database applications. Implementation techniques and considerations are discussed and practiced extensively. Key concepts include analysis and design using a standardized notati |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS384 | DATA STRUCTURES | 3 | This course is designed to build on the cadet's basic programming knowledge. Major emphasis is placed on object-based design, programming methodology, algorithms and algorithm analysis, data structures, and abstract data types as tools for the analysis, |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS385 | DESIGN & ANALYS-ALGORITHMS | 3 | This course studies analysis of algorithms and the relevance of analysis to the design of efficient computer algorithms.Algorithmic approaches covered include greedy, divide and conquer, and dynamic programming.Topics include sorting, searching, graph |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS394 | DISTRIB APPLICATION ENGRNG | 3 | Building on the foundations of algorithm implementation, data structures, data representation, and object oriented programming this course focuses on the principles of designing, implementing, and testing a modern distributed application. Cadets study the |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS400 | COMPUTER SCIENCE SEMINAR | 2 | This seminar will meet once or twice a week and will include all First Class cadets majoring in computer science.The seminar?s instruction consists of relevant reading assignments, class discussions based on readings and case studies, and numerous disti |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS403 | OBJECT ORIENTED CONCEPTS | 3 | This course builds on the fundamental programming skills from prerequisite courses to explore advanced concepts used in modern object oriented software design to create software that is robust, reusable, and extensible in varying problem domains. Cadets g |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS450 | DISTRIB APPLICATION DEVELOPMNT | 3 | Building on the foundations of algorithm implementation, data representation, web development, and basic networking, this course focuses on the principles of constructing a modern distributed application. Cadets study the principles, construction, and int |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS473 | COMPUTER GRAPHICS | 3 | This course concerns computer programs that draw two- and three-dimensional objects on computer output devices and receive input from users through graphical input devices. Cadets implement interactive programs through a commonly available graphical appl |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS476 | COMPILER DESIGN | 3 | Introduces the cadet to classical design including lexical analysis, symbol table construction, parsing, semantic analysis through attribute evaluation, code generation, and optimization.Related tools such as interpreters, text processors, and file proc |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS482 | CYBER SECURITY | 3.5 | The focus area for this course is Cyber Security in the context of secure operation of networked computer systems. Topics covered include operating systems, system and network security, and offensive and defensive information operations. A course project |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS484 | COMPUTER NETWORKS | 3 | This course provides cadets with an introduction to computer networks by breaking the subject into comprehensible parts and building a survey of the state of the art. The goal of the course is to provide each cadet with basic concepts necessary to unders |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS485 | SPEC TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCI | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in computer science not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum.Course content will be based on the special expertise of the visiting professor or a senior computer science faculty member. |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS488 | LANG-BASED SIMULATION MODELING | 3 | This course applies nearly all previous study of computer science to a specific problem domain essential to the Army - simulation technology. Cadets will learn the fundamental principles of event-based simulation, language-based representation of simulat |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS489 | ADV IND STUDY COMPUTER SCI | 3 | The detailed syllabus of this elective will be tailored to the specific project and to qualifications of the cadet.The research or study program will be proposed by the cadet or selected from those proposed by the department.The cadet will formalize a |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | CS489A | ADV IND STUDY COMPUTER SCI | 3 | Same as CS489. |
| Military Instruction | DS310 | TACTICS | 3 | Tactics is the employment of units in combat. This course provides an in-depth study of the art and science of tactics, mission analysis, as well as military decision making at the tactical level of war. DS310 is required for students majoring in Defense |
| Military Instruction | DS350 | MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS | 3 | DS350 is a communication course grounded in application of sound communication techniques relevant to the tactical and strategic levels of war as well as communication techniques applicable for the proper delivery and reception of messages in a profession |
| Military Instruction | DS360 | SP OPNS/LOW-INTENSITY CONFLICT | 3 | This course is divided into two sub-courses. The first sub-course examines the class of military operations commonly referred to as low intensity conflict (LIC). It explores the nature and dynamics of LIC with particular attention to the differences betwe |
| Military Instruction | DS385 | SUSTAINING THE FORCE | 3 | This course introduces cadets to the principles of logistics and the critical factors that affect sustaining military operations. The first block focuses on the principles of logistics and characteristics of logistical support, identifying the fundamental |
| Military Instruction | DS455 | COMPARATIVE MILITARY SYSTEMS | 3 | This course's objective is to analyze the defense policies of various countries and the outcomes of those defense policies, to include national security objectives, national military objectives, military doctrine, force structure, and military capabilitie |
| Military Instruction | DS460 | COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS | 3 | DS460, Counterinsurgency Operations, exists in order that cadets will 1) demonstrate a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of insurgencies, to include their temperaments, composition, strategies, employment, and irregular battlefield operating systems |
| Military Instruction | DS470 | MILITARY STRATEGY | 3 | This course provides an overview of how national security strategy is translated into effective military strategy. The course addresses three central issues: (1) the appropriate ends of military strategy, (2) the ways we use our military capabilities to a |
| Military Instruction | DS489 | ADV IND STUD-DEF/STRAT STUDIES | 3 | The course provides an environment that is conducive to independent effort in a subject area of special interest to the cadet. Original research or specialized study can be accomplished in any of the many fields within Defense and Strategic Studies. The c |
| Military Instruction | DS498 | COLLOQUIUM IN MILITARY AFFAIRS | 3 | The colloquium uses seminar discussions to analyze and debate issues of command and leadership, as well as the linkage of strategic, operational, and tactical objectives in historical and current military operations. Cadets apply the fundamentals learned |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEC ENGIN | 3.5 | This first course in electrical engineering for the non-electrical engineering major provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits and electric power systems, and analog electronics. Lectures, laboratory work, classroom de |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE302 | INTRO ELECTRICAL ENGIN | 3.5 | This first course in electrical engineering provides a solid introduction to electric circuit theory. Fundamental principles and network theorems are developed using DC resistive circuits. The complete responses of RC, RL, and RLC circuits are obtained |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE350 | BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | 3 | This is a course for non-electrical engineering majors that provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits and electric power systems, and analog electronics. Lectures, laboratory work, classroom demonstrations and discussio |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE360 | DIGITAL LOGIC W/ EMBEDDED SYS | 3.5 | This course covers the analysis, design, simulation, and construction of digital logic circuits and embedded systems. The material in this course provides the necessary tools to design digital hardware circuits such as digital clocks and locks, as well as |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE375 | INTRO TO COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | 3 | This course provides an introduction to computer organization and computer architecture. It builds on digital logic theory and devices (as studied in EE360) to develop more complex systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basics of computer syst |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE377 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGNRNG | 3 | This course provides a study of the fundamentals in two areas of electric power engineering: electromechanical energy conversion and electric power systems. Steady-state behavior in single-phase and balanced three-phase power circuits is emphasized. The c |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE383 | ELECTROMAGN FIELDS & WAVES | 3.5 | This course is an introduction to electromagnetic fields, which are the foundation of electrical engineering. The course begins with transmission line analysis using circuit models and reviews the mathematical tools (vector algebra and calculus) that are |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE400 | EE PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATIONS | 2 | This course addresses the concerns of professional electrical engineers such as engineering ethics, economics, licensing, manufacturability, sustainability, reliability, safety, and design methodologies. The course will include Fundamentals of Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE462 | ELECTRONIC DESIGN | 3.5 | This course focuses on the design, simulation, building, and testing of a wide variety of application-oriented circuits based upon the bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and operational amplifier (OPAMP). Applications of the BJT include current sources, ac |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE477 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | 3 | This is an introductory course devoted to the fundamentals of analog and digital communication systems used for the transfer of information electronically from one point to another. The course topics will focus on the various methods by which information |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE478 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKS | 3 | This course examines the most commonly recognized methods used in the design of telecommunications networks. Building on the fundamentals of communications theory, the operational characteristics of existing message-, circuit- and packet-switched network |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE483 | PHOTONICS ENGINEERING | 3 | This course is an introduction to optoelectronic devices and systems. It begins with a review of the fundamental electromagnetic field theory, quantum mechanics, and solid state electronics that characterize optoelectronic device behavior.The course th |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE486 | SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS | 3 | The course covers device physics, operating principles and applications of diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors (FET). It begins with basic properties of crystalline solids, energy diagrams, and thermal physics. P-N junction |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE487 | DESIGNING W/ MICROCONTROLLERS | 3 | This course teaches students how to employ microcontrollers in the design of an embedded system. Cadets first review basic microcontroller organization and system requirements. The detailed study of common microcontroller peripheral devices follows with |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE489 | ADV IND STUDY IN ELECT ENGR | 3 | Course requirements will be tailored to the needs and qualifications of the individual cadet. The course will normally involve a project requiring research, experimentation, and the submission of a report under the guidance of a departmental advisor. Al |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EE489A | ADV IND STUDY IN ELECT ENGR | 3 | Temp |
| Systems Engineering | EM381 | ENGINEERING ECONOMY | 3 | This course prepares cadets to consider the economic dimension in the evaluation of engineering alternatives; a consideration vital to the Systems Decision Process, engineering management, systems acquisition and many other application areas. While emphas |
| Systems Engineering | EM420 | PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT | 3 | This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution implementation of production problems using applied quantitative techniques within each of th |
| Systems Engineering | EM481 | SYSTEMS SIMULATION | 3 | Cadets learn and explore discrete event simulation techniques and tools used to analyze and improve complex systems. Applications include operations, transportation, manufacturing and logistics systems. Topics include functional modeling with functional f |
| English and Philosophy | EN101 | COMPOSITION | 3 | This course aims to develop clear, logical, and grammatically correct expression in written discourse. Daily writing and revision reinforce instruction in the writing process. Organization, substance, style, and correctness are major concerns of the cou |
| English and Philosophy | EN102 | LITERATURE | 3 | This course studies ways in which writers use language imaginatively. Cadets develop the writing techniques of EN101 in responding to assignments on selected works of literature from diverse authors. |
| English and Philosophy | EN302 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION | 3 | This course refines basic writing skills, develops sophisticated techniques of written expression, and establishes a critical editorial sense with respect to the cadet's own composition and the writing of others.Exemplary readings give substance to dail |
| English and Philosophy | EP344 | CRITICISM | 3 | This course introduces cadets to the theory of interpretation and the practice of literary criticism. Through the study of critics ranging from the ancient to the postmodern, cadets investigate mimetic, pragmatic, expressive, and objective schools. They |
| English and Philosophy | EP346 | BRITISH LITERATURE II | 3 | This course continues the survey initiated in British Literature I by considering major authors and works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Through representative but necessarily selective readings, cadets will trace the development of British l |
| English and Philosophy | EP359 | LOGICAL REASONING | 3 | This course blends two areas of study that are often kept separate in university courses on logic: informal logic and formal (or symbolic) logic. Informal logic's emphasis is on natural language arguments relatively simple in structure, on rules of valid |
| English and Philosophy | EP360 | EASTERN ART | 3 | Investigating Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, and Japanese folk crafts and architecture, this course intensifies and expands knowledge and understanding of Eastern cultures. To the extent that beautiful and treasured artifacts define and explain a culture, |
| English and Philosophy | EP366 | PHILOSOPHY OF MIND | 3 | This course will jointly address major topics in the traditional philosophy of mind and questions created by recent developments in artificial intelligence: what is mind?What is the relationship of a mind to the physical world, including the brain? Wh |
| English and Philosophy | EP374 | THE ARTS OF WAR | 3 | This course ranges widely across cultures and historical periods in studying how human creative imagination has dealt with war.The works in this course are especially illuminating to professional soldiers. |
| English and Philosophy | EP376 | KANT & 19TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY | 3 | This course gives primary attention to the systematic philosophy of the German thinker, Immanuel Kant, whose influence on Nineteenth Century thinking was widespread and who is commonly recognized as one of the pillars of Modern Philosophy. The course wil |
| English and Philosophy | EP377 | 20TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY | 3 | This course will introduce cadets to a representative sample major of figures and topics which have set the stage for understanding contemporary Philosophy in the so-called Analytic Tradition.Major figures include Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Moore, th |
| English and Philosophy | EP390 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE | 3 | This course explores an advanced topic in Literature. Specific subject matter will vary with the expertise of the senior faculty member conducting the course. |
| English and Philosophy | EP394 | SHAKESPEARE | 3 | This course surveys representative Shakespearean plays, including great tragedies, histories, and comedies.Study stresses the nature of Shakespeare's genius and the relation of his works to the cultures of all ages. |
| English and Philosophy | EP488 | SENIOR THESIS II | 3 | This course permits cadets to complete a yearlong project requiring research in depth that culminates in a substantial thesis of high scholarly quality. |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV203 | PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 | This core course provides cadets with a fundamental understanding of scientific principles and processes of earth science, meteorology, climatology, geomorphology and environmental systems, as well as an introduction to cultural geography. Further, the c |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV301 | ENV SCIENCE FOR ENGR & SCIEN | 3 | This course is similar to EV300 except that the context of discussion in EV301 is appropriate for cadets who have elected to major in science or engineering. EV301 provides the cadet with a broad understanding of current global and local environmental is |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV350 | ENVIRONMNTL ENGR TECHNOLOGIES | 3 | This course builds on environmental issues introduced in EV300 and further explorers environmental engineering from a unit process and materials balance approach. Analyzing water (transport, quality, drinking water treatment, and wastewater treatment); ai |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV365 | GEOGRAPHY OF GLOBAL CULTURES | 3 | This course provides the geographic foundation for study in interdisciplinary and management academic areas.Contemporary regions of the world political map serve as the framework within which geographic concepts and analytical techniques are applied. E |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV372 | GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA | 3 | The course studies the physical and cultural environment of Asia with emphasis on those geographic elements related to the region's progress, developing nations, and emerging world and regional powers.Topics covered include a consideration of the physic |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV376 | GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST | 3 | This course examines the cultural and natural diversity of Southwest Asian landscapes. The realmýs cultures and ethnicities are studied in a geographic context, with an emphasis on the origin, dispersal, spatial organization, and interaction of important |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV377 | REMOTE SENSING | 3 | Remote Sensing is learning about something without touching it--the most obvious example being the use of satellites to study the Earth. EV377, a techniques course applicable to both the humanities and engineering, studies how and what types of informati |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV379 | PHOTOGRAMMETRY | 3 | Photogrammetry, the art and science of making accurate measurements on photographs, is an important and fundamental discipline concerned with civilian and military mapping. Students, applying simple geometric principles to the photograph, determine objec |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV385 | INTRO TO ENVIRON ENGR | 3.5 | This course introduces cadets to the study of environmental engineering from a unit process and a materials balance approach.The focus is design-oriented problem solving to protect human health and the health of ecosystems using fundamental physical, ch |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV386 | GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE | 3 | The course examines European cultural landscapes, focusing on the environmental and cultural diversity exhibited among the states of modern Europe. Nationalism and the territorial imperative, long recognized as major forces in Europe, are studied from a |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV387 | METEOROLOGY | 3 | This course introduces meteorological processes, systems, and patterns with emphasis on spatial distributions.The course begins with a comprehensive look at the structure of the atmosphere to include the energy budget, heat transfer mechanisms, as well |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV388A | PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 3.5 | This course primarily emphasizes learning to identify minerals and rocks and then applying this knowledge to analyze the significant geologic processes that act on and within the earth. These processes include plate tectonics, rock mechanics, geologic map |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV388B | GEOMORPHOLOGY | 3 | This course studies the processes that create landforms on the surface of the earth and their regional and global distributions.The course focuses on processes and their inter-relationships with geologic structure, soils and climate.Processes emphasiz |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV390B | URBAN GEOGRAPHY | 3 | This course examines the location, function, structure, growth and interaction of urban areas. Spatial techniques are used to explore the internal attributes of cities, as well as their connectivity to other places. While the primary focus is on urbaniza |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV391B | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY | 3 | This course focuses on natural phenomena that pose hazards to people. The cause, nature, and occurrence frequency of natural hazards such as flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic activity will be examined. Emphasis will also be placed on how peo |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV396 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGICAL SYS | 3.5 | This course will examine biology from a practical environmental engineering and environmental science perspective.The foci of the course are applied public health, microbiology and microbial energetics.Specific topics include the biological health iss |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV397 | AIR POLLUTION ENGINEERING | 3 | This course employs a design approach to air pollution control. It begins by defining air pollution problems, to include pollutant types, sources, legislation, and effects on both local and global scales. The course then examines the design of various mea |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV398 | GEOG INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 | Geographic information systems are hardware/software systems that permit the input, storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and display of geocoded data. Used by environmentalists, engineers, land-use planners, architects, managers of large land hold |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV400 | ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SEM | 1 | This seminar will meet once each week and will include all first class cadets majoring in environmental engineering. The seminar topics will address a variety of fundamental engineering science, design, and professional practice topics including engineeri |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV401 | PHYS & CHEM TREATMENT | 3.5 | This course takes a process approach to environmental engineering using engineering science and design of drinking water treatment systems as the primary foci. Building upon concepts gained in environmental chemistry, cadets study physical and chemical pr |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV450 | ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION MAKING | 3 | This course is the third in a three-course sequence and is concerned with the balance of engineered solutions with economic, socio-cultural, political, and ecological considerations evaluated during a decision-making process. Using management of water res |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV477 | ADVANCED REMOTE SENSING | 3 | This course examines advanced remote sensing theory and digital image processing techniques suitable for the processing of remotely sensed data. Emphasis is on the processing and analysis of state-of-the-art high spatial and spectral resolution data gath |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV478 | MILITARY GEOSPATIAL OPERATIONS | 3 | This course is designed to teach the most current state of geospatial operations in the military. It is built to provide the student an improved understanding of the cornerstone to the digital force - the "common operational picture" or COP. This course |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV482 | MILITARY GEOGRAPHY | 3 | History is replete with examples of the impact of terrain, weather and climate on military operations at all scales.National strategies are influenced heavily by geographic realities of relative location, spatial interaction, population dynamics and res |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV485 | SPEC TOPICS-GEOG & ENVRNMNT | 3 | This course explores an advanced topic in Human and Regional Geography, Environmental Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geospatial Information Science.Specific subject matter will vary with the expertise of the visiting pro |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV487 | ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY | 3 | This interdisciplinary seminar uses Environmental Security in a case study approach to study environmental issues potentially affecting U.S. National Security. Cadets will explore environmental security topics such as water, natural resource shortages, en |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV488 | SOLID & HAZ WASTE TREAT & REMD | 3 | This course examines the treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. Both regulatory requirements and evolving technology associated with solving modern solid waste disposal problems are discussed.Processes for the investigation and |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV489A | ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I | 3 | The course is an individually supervised research and study program designed to provide cadets with the opportunity to pursue advanced topics within their discipline. The cadet prepares a research and study proposal setting forth the objectives, scope, a |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV489B | ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II | 3 | The course is an individually supervised research and study program designed to provide cadets with the opportunity to pursue advanced topics within their discipline. The cadet uses a research and study proposal setting forth the objectives, scope, and an |
| Geography and Environmental Engineering | EV490 | ADV ENVIRON ENG DESIGN | 3.5 | This is the final design course for the major in environmental engineering. Cadets experience the complete design experience including defining the project scope, identifying design constraints, comparing alternatives, development of plans and specificati |
| History | HI105 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 | HI 105, History of the United States, addresses the social, political, economic, foreign relations, and sectional of the nation from its colonial roots through the end of the 20th century.The course consists of three blocks of instruction, each followed |
| History | HI107 | WESTERN CIVILIZATION | 3 | HI107, Western Civilization, is part of a two-semester sequence intended to develop a historical understanding of the civilization in which cadets live. The other part of the sequence (HI108, Regional Studies in World History) is an in-depth survey of an |
| History | HI108 | REGIONAL STUDIES IN WORLD HIST | 3 | HI108, Regional Studies in World History, is a detailed study of the development and critical events in the history of one of five regions: Africa (stem identifier A), East Asia (E), Latin America (L), the Middle East (M), or Russia (R). The focus on one |
| History | HI108A | WORLD HIST - AFRICA | 3 | Temporary course for Language stem for HI108 |
| History | HI108E | WORLD HIST - EAST ASIA | 3 | Temporary course for Language stem for HI108 |
| History | HI108L | WORLD HIST - LATIN AMERICA | 3 | Temporary course for Language stem for HI108 |
| History | HI108M | WORLD HIST - MID EAST | 3 | Temporary course for Language stem for HI108 |
| History | HI108R | WORLD HIST - RUSSIA | 3 | Temporary course for Language stem for HI108. |
| History | HI155 | ADVANCED HISTORY OF THE U.S. | 3 | This course encompasses the same chronological period and thematic coverage as HI105, but it does so through monographic and periodical literature and a greater emphasis on classroom discussion.These courses assume some familiarity with American history |
| History | HI158 | ADV REG STUD IN WORLD HISTORY | 3 | This course encompasses the same chronological period and thematic coverage as HI105, but it does so through monographic and periodical literature and a greater emphasis on classroom discussion.These courses assume some familiarity with history and cons |
| History | HI301 | HISTORY OF THE MILITARY ART | 3 | This two-term, upperclass core course traces the evolution of the art of war from the ancients through the napoleonic era to the American civil war and the wars of the twentieth century.Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adj |
| History | HI302 | HISTORY OF THE MILITARY ART | 3 | This two-term, upperclass core course traces the evolution of the art of war from the ancients through the Napoleonic era to the American civil war and the wars of the twentieth century.Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of warfare as nations adj |
| History | HI302H | HISTORY OF THE MILITARY ART | 3 | Tempory course for History Majors enrolled in HI302. |
| History | HI302X | HISTORY OF THE MILITARY ART | 3 | This two term, upperclass core course traces the evolution of the art of war from the hundred years war through the Napoleonic era to the American civil war and the wars of the twentieth century.Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of warfare as na |
| History | HI342 | THE BRITISH ISLES SINCE 1688 | 3 | This course examines the rise and fall of one of the greatest empires of modern history. How did a tiny, insular nation become the world's most formidable imperialistic power and then, in the afterglow of high Victorian achievement, evolve into a post-in |
| History | HI344 | MODERN DIPLOMACY | 3 | The course focuses on the major diplomatic developments in Europe from 1814 through the end of the Cold War in 1991. It traces the emergence of the European state system after the Treaty of Westphalia and the impact of the revolution in France on European |
| History | HI355 | WARFARE-AGE OF INDUSTRIALIZTN | 3 | This course examines the history of warfare around the globe from the Congress of Vienna through World War I and its aftermath.It combines the study of military campaigns with the political, economic, social, and cultural factors shaping military develo |
| History | HI356 | WAR AT SEA AND IN THE AIR | 3 | This course examines war at sea from the early days of galley warfare through the ages of sail, steam power, all-steel navies, nuclear power and missiles. War in the air is examined from the early days of balloons and lighter-than-air ships through missi |
| History | HI361 | MEDIEVAL EUROPE | 3 | The millennium between the "fall" of the Roman Empire and the Voyages of Discovery--the Middle Ages--has often been characterized as brutish and inferior. Yet, this tough, fascinating society offered immeasurable potential for growth and adaptation. The |
| History | HI369 | AMERICAN FRONTIERS | 3 | HI 369 enables cadets to explore the social, political, economic, and military interactions between many diverse cultures in North America during the period of European and U.S. expansion since 1500.The course does this by examining the history of Nativ |
| History | HI376 | EARLY MODERN WARFARE | 3 | This course examines the history of warfare in Europe from the Renaissance through the campaigns of Frederick the Great.It combines the study of military campaigns with that of the political, economic, social, and cultural factors shaping military devel |
| History | HI381 | HISTORY OF IRREGULAR WARFARE | 3 | The course examines unconventional warfare from a historical perspective, particularly conflicts involving opponents with a significant disparity in their conventional military capabilities.Through several case studies, the course explores why belligere |
| History | HI385 | WAR & ITS THEORISTS | 3 | Along with great commanders in history, there have been men who theorized about the nature and conduct of war, the relationship between politics and strategy, and the impact of warfare upon society.The course examines the contributions of selected theor |
| History | HI390 | EARLY NATIONAL AMERICA | 3 | Although the Constitution outlined the form of federal government in the United States, it left unanswered many questions concerning how that government should function. This course examines how, between 1790 and 1848, evolving political thought, economi |
| History | HI395 | HIST OF CIVIL WAR AMERICA | 3 | This course focuses on the causes and consequences of the American Civil War. Cadets will analyze the road to war, the war itself, and Reconstruction to place the entire period in its broader historical context. The course covers the ante-bellum South an |
| History | HI460 | SENIOR FACULTY COURSE | 3 | This course is taught by a senior member in the Department of History in a field of that historian's expertise. The course offers students the opportunity to study under the guidance of a historian in topics not normally offered by the Department of Histo |
| History | HI460A | SENIOR FACULTY COURSE | 3 | This course is taught by a senior member in the Department of History in a field of that historian's expertise. The course offers students the opportunity to study under the guidance of a historian in topics not normally offered by the Department of Histo |
| History | HI460C | SENIOR FACULTY COURSE | 3 | This course is taught by a senior member in the Department of History in a field of that historian's expertise. The course offers students the opportunity to study under the guidance of a historian in topics not normally offered by the Department of Histo |
| History | HI463 | RACE, ETHNICITY, NATION | 3 | We use the words ethnicity, race, and nation constantly, but what do these terms really mean? Why are people willing to kill or persecute each other in the name of these ideas? The course will allow cadets to investigate the development of the concepts o |
| History | HI498 | COLLOQUIUM IN HISTORY | 3 | The colloquium employs seminar discussions of important books and scholarly articles to enhance understanding of major historical issues. Subcourses are designed to provide in-depth study of various topics in American, European, military, and internation |
| History | HI499 | SENIOR THESIS | 3 | The course provides cadets selecting the major in history with an opportunity to enhance their skills in historical research and analysis. For this reason the course serves as excellent preparation for graduate study in history and related disciplines. |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IS450 | PRINCIPLES OF DIS APP ENGR | 3 | Building on the foundations of algorithm implementation, data representation, web development, and basic networking, this course focuses on the principles of constructing a modern distributed application. Cadets study the principles, construction, and int |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT105 | INTRO TO COMPUTING & INFO TECH | 3 | Designed to meet the needs of the core curriculum, this fundamental course provides an introduction to the principles behind the use, function, and operation of digital computers and information technology.The course presents program design and construc |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT155 | ADV INTRO TO COMP & INFO TECH | 3 | Provides a more advanced study of computers, information technology and programming for cadets who have demonstrated ability beyond the level of the standard course. The course studies advanced microcomputer technology and advanced programming techniques |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT300 | PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS | 3 | This course presents a thought-provoking introduction to key computing concepts. Cadets develop their understanding of programming (to include modular design) and problem-solving skills begun in IT105, and build a foundation for further study by focusing |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT305 | THEORY & PRAC OF MIL IT SYS | 3 | This course builds on the foundations of Information Technology (IT) acquired during the first two years of cadet experiences.It covers problem solving utilizing the digitization process, networking, databases, information systems, information assurance |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT382 | NETWORK INFRASTRUCT MGT | 3 | This course covers network infrastructures through all stages of implementation as well as application of networking technology within the Army enterprise. The course integrates fundamental knowledge of network infrastructure by teaching cadets how to des |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT383 | USER INTERFACE DEVELOPMENT | 3 | This course provides a practical introduction to user interface development and usability engineering of interactive applications.The disciplines of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Software Engineering guide these endeavors, but our focus here is m |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT384 | NETWORK SYSTEM PROG | 3 | This course applies fundamental programming skills to automate interactions with a computer, a local operating system, or the Internet and so use and manage resources and services. Examples of the resources and services that the programming in this course |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT392 | NETWORK SERVICES MGT | 3 | Cadets study network services in terms of design, implementation, maintenance and security of computer servers. The learning process in this course builds on IT382 and assumes a functional network with basic connectivity. This course first covers the desi |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT400 | IT SEMINAR | 2 | This seminar will meet once or twice a week and will include all First Class cadets majoring in information technology.The seminar?s instruction consists of relevant reading assignments, class discussions based on readings and case studies, and numerous |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | IT493 | IT INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 | This elective will be tailored to the specific project and to qualifications of the cadet. The research, study program, or special project will be proposed by the cadet or selected from those proposed by the department. The cadet will formalize a proposal |
| Physical Education | KN360 | BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT | 3 | A knowledge of basic and applied biomechanics is essential to the study of human beings engaged in motor performance. An individual who understands the mechanical bases that underlie human movement and who can systematically analyze movement and determine |
| Physical Education | KN365 | NUTRITION FOR PERFORMANCE | 3 | Performance Nutrition is designed to teach the basic concepts and functions of nutrition as well as their application to human performance. This includes emphasis in food chemistry, digestion, absorption, and utilization of nutrients, nutrient timing, an |
| Physical Education | KN465 | MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING | 3 | This course will present the principles underlying the control and learning of motor skills. Central, neural, and sensory mechanisms that facilitate or inhibit the production, control, acquisition, retention, and transfer of motor skills will be discusse |
| Physical Education | KN470 | FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND RX | 3 | This course is designed to increase theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of the administrative, medical, and biological aspects of developing physical competency through physical activity and exercise. Students will apply the scientific |
| Physical Education | KN480 | T/P OF ADVANCED PERFORMANCE | 3 | This integrative experience course was designed to provide cadets with advanced content knowledge in human adaptation to exercise and to serve as the USMA Integrative Experience. KN480 will address the overarching academic program goal: "to anticipate an |
| Physical Education | KN485 | TOPICS: EXERCISE/SPORT SCIENCE | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in exercise and sport sciences not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. Course content will be based on the special expertise of the Visiting Professor, Rotating PhD, or a senior DPE faculty memb |
| Physical Education | KN491 | INDIV RESEARCH IN KINESIOLOGY | 1 | This elective course provides an opportunity for a cadet to conduct an in-depth research project, study program, or special project in exercise and sport science. The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct the projec |
| Physical Education | KN492 | INDIV RESEARCH IN KINESIOLOGY | 2 | This elective course provides an opportunity for a cadet to conduct an in-depth research project, study program, or special project in exercise and sport science. The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct the projec |
| Physical Education | KN493 | INDIV RESEARCH IN KINESIOLOGY | 3 | This elective course provides an opportunity for a cadet to conduct an in-depth research project, study program, or special project in exercise and sport science. The cadet will formalize a proposal, develop a viable research plan, and conduct the projec |
| Physical Education | KN495 | HONORS THESIS | 3 | This course provides Kinesiology majors with an opportunity to enhance their skills in clinical research and analysis.Under the supervision of a thesis advisor, cadets will implement the research proposal developed in KN494.Cadets will meet regularly |
| Foreign Languages | LA204 | ARABIC II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LA203. |
| Foreign Languages | LA472 | COLLOQUIAL ARABIC | 3 | This course introduces the dialect of a particular Arab country. Oral proficiency gained in this course is complementary to previously learned modern standard Arabic. The course may be taken twice for credit if two different dialects are offered.Consu |
| Foreign Languages | LA475 | ARABIC RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary Arabic media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies and |
| Foreign Languages | LA476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - ARABIC | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Arabic-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may encom |
| Foreign Languages | LA484 | ARAB CIVILIZATION II | 3 | Continuation of LA483. |
| Foreign Languages | LA486 | ARABIC LITERATURE II | 3 | In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of the target society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and an |
| Foreign Languages | LA492 | ARABIC LITERATURE III | 3 | In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of the target society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and an |
| Foreign Languages | LC204 | CHINESE II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LC203. |
| Foreign Languages | LC475 | CHINESE RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary Chinese media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies and |
| Foreign Languages | LC476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - CHINESE | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Chinese-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may enco |
| Foreign Languages | LC483 | CHINESE CIVILIZATION I | 3 | This course and the following one, LC484, constitute an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of the Chinese-speaking world. Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artist |
| Foreign Languages | LC484 | CHINESE CIVILIZATION II | 3 | Continuation of LC483. |
| Foreign Languages | LC486 | CHINESE LITERATURE II | 3 | In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of the target society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and an |
| Foreign Languages | LC492 | CHINESE LITERATURE III | 3 | In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of the target society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and an |
| Foreign Languages | LE102 | ACDMC RDG/WRTG INTL CDTS II | 3.5 | This course seeks to solidify language proficiency of non-native English speakers within the cognitively rigorous demands of a military-academic environment. While essentially a writing course, significant rhetorical, oratorical, and analytical skills ar |
| Foreign Languages | LF204 | FRENCH II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LF203. |
| Foreign Languages | LF475 | FRENCH RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary French media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies and |
| Foreign Languages | LF476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - FRENCH | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the French-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may encom |
| Foreign Languages | LF484 | FRENCH CIVILIZATION II | 3 | This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of France since the end of World War II. Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artistic and intellectua |
| Foreign Languages | LF486 | SURVEY OF FRENCH LIT II | 3 | This course is a survey of French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of French society.Selected exam |
| Foreign Languages | LF492 | MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH LIT | 3 | Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative French literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of French society. Selected examples of various literary genres that focus on events pertaining to the two |
| Foreign Languages | LG204 | GERMAN II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LG203. |
| Foreign Languages | LG475 | GERMAN RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary German media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies and |
| Foreign Languages | LG476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - GERMAN | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the German-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may encom |
| Foreign Languages | LG484 | GERMAN CIVILIZATION II | 3 | This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since the end of World War II. Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representati |
| Foreign Languages | LG486 | SURVEY OF GERMAN LIT II | 3 | This course is a survey of German literature from the Enlightenment to the early 19th century. Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German socie |
| Foreign Languages | LG492 | 20TH & 21ST CENTURY GERMANY | 3 | Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative German literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of German society. Selected examples of various literary genres that focus on the experiences of the two W |
| Foreign Languages | LN380 | NATURE OF MODERN LANGUAGES | 3 | Cadets learn that human language is a rule-based and universal system. They examine languages like those taught at USMA from the perspective of linguists, teachers and Army officers. Topics include the origin of and the basis for language, the nature of |
| Foreign Languages | LN482H | SPOKEN HEBREW | 3 | This course aims to develop entry-level oral proficiency in Hebrew (approx. 800 words), the ability to read printed Hebrew for all vocabulary covered, and the ability to write simple sentences in Hebrew.Most of the course work will be oral. |
| Foreign Languages | LN487 | ADV IND STUDY-FOREIGN LANGS | 3 | LN487 and LN488 are essentially honors or tutorial courses available only to exceptionally motivated and qualified cadets who have exhausted all other language-specific courses and who wish to pursue a special field of interest in language, linguistics or |
| Foreign Languages | LN488 | ADV IND STUDY-FOREIGN LANGS | 3 | LN487 and LN488 are essentially honors or tutorial courses available only to exceptionally motivated and qualified cadets who have exhausted all other language-specific courses and who wish to pursue a special field of interest in language, linguistics or |
| Foreign Languages | LN490 | LANGUAGE & CULTURE CAP SEM | 3 | In this capstone course concentrators integrate their knowledge of language and culture with other aspects of the curriculum.They attend lectures, participate in seminar discussions and complete a project of international import.Cadets develop a regio |
| Foreign Languages | LN491 | SEM ABROAD: ADV LANG & CULT I | 3 | Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sc |
| Foreign Languages | LN492 | SEM ABROAD: ADV LANG & CULT II | 3 | Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sci |
| Foreign Languages | LN493 | SEM ABROAD: ADV LANG&CULT III | 3 | Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sci |
| Foreign Languages | LN494 | SEM ABROAD: ADV LANG & CULT IV | 3 | Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sc |
| Foreign Languages | LN495 | SEM ABROAD: ADV LANG & CULT V | 3 | Cadets attend a military academy or an undergraduate institution abroad and enroll in courses that enhance their language proficiency and cultural literacy. Courses may focus on language acquisition, literature, military science, history or the social sci |
| Foreign Languages | LP204 | PORTUGUESE II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LP203. |
| Foreign Languages | LP475 | PORTUGUESE RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary Portuguese media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies |
| Foreign Languages | LP476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - PORTUGUESE | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Portuguese-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may e |
| Foreign Languages | LP482 | CIVIL OF PORT-SPKG WORLD | 3 | This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of the Portuguese-speaking world.Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass the representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, polit |
| Foreign Languages | LP492 | LIT OF PORT-SPKG WORLD | 3 | Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative Portuguese and Brazilian literary works and their relationship to the cultural contexts of Portuguese and Brazilian society.Selected examples of various literary genres are r |
| Foreign Languages | LR204 | RUSSIAN II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LR203. |
| Foreign Languages | LR475 | RUSSIAN RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary Russian media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies and |
| Foreign Languages | LR476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - RUSSIAN | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Russian-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may enco |
| Foreign Languages | LR484 | RUSSIAN CIV II | 3 | This course constitutes an intensive study of the culture, history, and geography of Russia and the Soviet Union since the end of World War II. Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artis |
| Foreign Languages | LR486 | SURVEY OF RUSSIAN LIT. II | 3 | This course is a survey of Russian and Soviet literature from the time of the Russian Revolution through the post-World War II "Thaw" period. Cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relat |
| Foreign Languages | LR492 | RUSSIAN LIFE IN FICTION | 3 | Cadets develop competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative Russian literary works and their relationship to the cultural context of Russian society. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.At t |
| Foreign Languages | LS204 | SPANISH II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LS203. |
| Foreign Languages | LS475 | SPANISH RDG/WRTG THRU MEDIA | 3 | In this course cadets enhance their reading and writing skills through study and discussion of contemporary Spanish media (e.g. the Internet, television, film, radio, newspapers and magazines), as well as short literary selections. Reading strategies and |
| Foreign Languages | LS476 | MILITARY SPKG/RDG - SPANISH | 3 | Cadets gain an understanding of the profession of arms in the Spanish-speaking world through lectures and selected reading materials (e.g. journal articles, Internet media, training manuals, biographies, and historical documents). Course content may enco |
| Foreign Languages | LS484 | SPANISH AMERICAN CIV AND CULT | 3 | This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of the countries of Spanish America.Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass this civilization's representative artistic and intellectual acc |
| Foreign Languages | LS486 | THE LITERATURE OF SPAIN | 3 | In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative Spanish literary works, from the middle ages to the present, and their relationship to the cultural context of Spanish society. Selected examples of various |
| Foreign Languages | LS492 | 20TH/21ST CENTURY HISPANIC LIT | 3 | In this course cadets gain basic competence in the knowledge and comprehension of representative literary works and their relationship to the Hispanic context. Selected examples of various literary genres are read, discussed, and analyzed.At the same t |
| Law | LW403 | CONSTITUTIONAL/MILITARY LAW | 3.5 | This course studies the United States Constitution and the Military Justice System. Cadets will acquire information and skills in order to recognize and resolve constitutional and legal problems. The course provides analytical models for dealing with pr |
| Law | LW410 | COMPARATIVE LEGAL SYSTEMS | 3 | This course uses a comparative approach to study the three major legal systems of the world: the English common law system, the civil law system (and its branches) of continental Europe, and the Islamic legal system.These three systems are the foundati |
| Law | LW472 | CRIMINAL LAW | 3 | This course will examine the legal, social, religious, cultural, and political motivations that justice systems use to characterize certain actions as “criminal.” The course will revolve around the traditional reasons for criminal law, namely blameworthi |
| Law | LW473 | ENVIRONMENTAL LAW | 3 | Environmental law has become an integral part of the legal system in the United States today. This course provides an introduction to environmental issues and the framework of the major federal environmental statues (the National Environmental Policy Act |
| Law | LW474 | LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT | 3 | This course is designed to develop in each student an understanding of basic law of armed conflict (LOAC), with an emphasis on issues that might arise on the battlefield at a tactical level.The ethical and historical background of LOAC will be examined, |
| Law | LW475 | ADV CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SEM | 3 | This seminar course covers a broad range of traditional and contemporary constitutional law topics. In addition to studying U.S. Supreme Court cases in particular areas of constitutional law, cadets are given an opportunity to study the historical founda |
| Law | LW481 | INTERNATIONAL LAW | 3 | The field of international law is one of the most dynamic areas of the law, and its principles are often applied in addressing the complex security problems facing our nation. This course will familiarize cadets with the body of rules and expectations wh |
| Law | LW488 | BUSINESS LAW | 3 | This course introduces cadets to the basics of business and commercial law. Contractual principles under the common law and Uniform Commercial Code are emphasized.Current legal issues in the following areas are explored: consumer protection; real, per |
| Law | LW490 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN THE LAW | 3 | An in-depth seminar course concentrating on a single area of the law. The course is conducted by the Department's Visiting Professor or a Law faculty member when the visiting professor is unavailable. |
| Law | LW495 | JURISPRUDENCE AND LEGAL THEORY | 3 | This is the capstone course for both the American Legal Studies and International and Comparative Legal Studies Majors.The course is an advanced seminar in legal philosophy as applied to contemporary domestic and international legal issues. It analyzes |
| Law | LW499 | THESIS II: PAPER & DEFENSE | 3 | This course continues the work on the thesis commenced in LW498. At the end of the course, cadets will submit their theses to the Department of Law and orally defend their theses before a faculty committee. |
| Foreign Languages | LZ204 | PERSIAN II (STANDARD) | 3.5 | Continuation of LZ203. |
| Foreign Languages | LZ470 | SPECIAL TOPIC IN PERSIAN | 3 | This course is taught by a member of senior faculty and provides cadets an opportunity to further develop their language proficiency, regional expertise, and cultural capabilities. |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA100 | PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS | 3 | MA100 prepares cadets with background deficiencies in algebra and trigonometry for the core mathematics program. The course develops fundamental skills in algebra, trigonometry, and functions, through an introduction to mathematical modeling and problem s |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA101 | MATH MODELING/INTRO CALCULUS | 4 | MA101 continues the study of mathematical modeling and problem solving ? using effective problem solving strategies and modeling theory to solve complex and often ill-defined problems. The course exercises mathematical concepts while nurturing creativity, |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA103 | MATH MODELING/INTRO CALCULUS | 4 | MA103 is the first course of the mathematics core curriculum, and it emphasizes applied mathematics through modeling - using effective problem solving strategies and modeling theory to solve complex and often ill-defined problems. The course exercises mat |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA104 | CALCULUS I | 4.5 | This is the second semester of the mathematics core curriculum. This course and Calculus II, the third semester of the mathematics core curriculum, provide a foundation for the continued study of mathematics and for the subsequent study of the physical s |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA205 | CALCULUS II | 4.5 | This is the third semester of the mathematics core curriculum. This course with Calculus I, the second semester of the mathematics core curriculum, provides a foundation for the continued study of mathematics and for the subsequent study of the physical |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA206 | PROBABILITY & STATISTICS | 3 | This is the final course in the mathematics core curriculum. It provides a professional development experience upon which cadets can structure their reasoning under conditions of uncertainty and presents fundamental probability and statistical concepts th |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA255 | MATH MODELING/INTRO DIF EQ | 4 | This is the second course of a two-semester advanced mathematics sequence for selected cadets who have validated single variable calculus and demonstrated strength in the mathematical sciences.It is designed to provide a foundation for the continued stu |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA363 | VECTOR CALCULUS AND ODE | 3 | This course continues the study of vector calculus from MA205 through the remainder of the vector differential operations, line and surface integrals, and the vector integral theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.The focus then turns to series solutions |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA364 | ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS | 3 | This course provides additional mathematical techniques and deepens the understanding of concepts in mathematics to support continued study in science and engineering. Emphasis is placed upon using mathematics to gain insight into natural and man-made ph |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA366 | APPLIED ENGINEERING MATH | 3 | This course provides additional mathematical techniques and deepens the understanding of concepts in mathematics beyond the core math program to support continued study in environmental and chemical engineering. Emphasis is placed upon using mathematics t |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA371 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 | This course emphasizes both the computational and theoretical aspects of linear algebra one encounters in many subjects ranging from economics to engineering.The course covers solutions of linear systems of equations and the algebra of matrices.The f |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA385 | CHAOS AND FRACTALS | 3 | This course introduces topics in fractal geometry and chaotic dynamical systems, providing a foundation for applications and further study. The topics from fractal geometry include the military applications of image analysis and data storage. The chaoti |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA387 | MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I | 3 | A one semester course providing a rigorous introduction to the calculus of a single variable. The course is designed to introduce the student to the foundations of the calculus necessary for advanced undergraduate and graduate studies in applied mathemat |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA388 | SABERMETRICS | 3 | This course builds on the statistical foundation of the core mathematics sequence by exploring the application of statistical concepts to sports analytics. Students develop skills and apply statistical techniques appropriate for baseball and other sports |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA391 | MATHEMATICAL MODELING | 3 | This course is designed to give cadets the opportunity to develop skills in model construction and model analysis while addressing interesting scenarios with practical applications from a wide variety of fields. This course serves as the entry point for |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA396 | NUM METH SOLUTIONS DIFF EQNS | 3 | The focus of this course is to find numerical solutions of differential equations that result when modeling physical phenomena.The numerical solution of both initial value problems and boundary-value problems that arise with ordinary differential equati |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA462 | COMBINATORICS | 3 | This course introduces the basic techniques and modes of combinatorial problem-solving important to the field of computer science and mathematical sciences such as operations research.Applications of combinatorics are also related to fields such as gene |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA464 | APPLIED ALGEBRA W/ CRYPTOLOGY | 3 | We study the underlying algebra of computer science structures as well as sets, set functions, Boolean algebra, finite state machines, groups, and modular arithmetic. We introduce and study mathematical aspects of cryptology with an emphasis on cryptanal |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA466 | ABSTRACT ALGEBRA | 3 | This is an introductory course in modern algebra for cadets who plan to do graduate work in mathematics or theoretical work in the physical sciences or engineering. The emphasis of the course is on group theory, considering such topics as cyclic and abel |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA476 | MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS | 3 | This course builds on the foundation presented in the core probability and statistics course to provide a mathematical presentation of the important topics in mathematical statistics.The course begins with a review of probability concepts from the core |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA481 | LINEAR OPTIMIZATION | 3 | This course emphasizes the applications of optimal solutions to linear algebraic systems using the simplex method of linear programming.This includes an in-depth development of the simplex method, the theory of duality, an analysis of the dual problem, |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA485 | APPLIED COMPLEX VARIABLES | 3 | This course presents a logical development of complex variable theory sufficient for the development and solution of a number of interesting and practical problems. Residue theory is developed and applied to problems in integration and in the solution o |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA488 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS | 3 | This course provides an in-depth study of a special topic in mathematics not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum.Course content will be based on the special expertise of the visiting professor or a senior mathematical science faculty member. |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA488A | SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS | 3 | This course provides an in-depth study of a special topic in mathematics not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum.Course content will be based on the special expertise of the visiting professor or a senior mathematical science faculty member. |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA489 | ADV INDIV STUDY IN MATH | 3 | This is essentially a tutorial course or an individual project, offered only to a limited number of highly qualified cadets who have completed available mathematics elective courses and have expressed a wish to pursue advanced study in a field of mathemat |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA489A | ADV INDIV STUDY IN MATH | 3 | This is essentially a tutorial course or an individual project, offered only to a limited number of highly qualified cadets who have completed available mathematics electives courses and have expressed a wish to pursue advanced study in a field of mathema |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA490 | APP PROB FROM MATH, SCI & ENGR | 3 | This course is intended to serve as an integrative experience for cadets of all majors and FOSs. Cadets having completed the core math program will be given the opportunity to develop skills in model construction and analysis while addressing problems an |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA491 | RESEARCH SEMNR-APPLD MATH | 3 | The student integrates the mathematical concepts and techniques learned in previous courses with the principles developed throughout the whole USMA Curriculum to solve a current problem of interest to the individual, to the Academy, or to agencies in the |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA493A | OPNL CALC AND TRANSFORMS | 3 | This course is the logical extension and synthesis of MA484 and MA485. It employs the integral calculus of complex functions and the theory of residues to investigate solutions to a number of partial differential equations arising from electrostatics, th |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA493B | REAL VARIABLE THEORY | 3 | Continuation of MA487. Topics include sequences and series of functions, equicontinuity power series, Fourier series, the exponential and logarithmic function, and the Gamma function. The last portion of the course will be devoted to individual research |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA493C | TOPICS IN NUMERICAL ANLYSIS | 3 | A continuation of MA396. Topics include boundary-value problems for ordinary and/or partial differential equations. |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA493D | INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY | 3 | The course begins with cardinality and the modern definition of a function. Then the basic properties of topological spaces--compactness, connectedness, and continuity--will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to metric topologies on Euclidea |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA493E | TOPICS IN ANALYSIS | 3 | This course provides cadets the opportunity to pursue in detail subjects of special interest. |
| Mathematical Sciences | MA499 | SR THESIS II: PAPER & DEFENSE | 3 | This course continues the work on the thesis commenced in MA 498. At the end of the course, cadets will submit a written thesis to the Department of Mathematical Sciences. In addition, cadets will defend that thesis before a faculty committee. Cadets will |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC300 | FUND OF ENGR MECH AND DESIGN | 3 | The engineering design process and the method of design are introduced. Principles of equilibrium are used to analyze forces on statically determinate rigid bodies and structures to include trusses and frames. The behavior of deformable bodies under axial |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC302 | STATICS & DYNAMICS | 3 | Statics & Dynamics examines the effect of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies. Vector mechanics is used extensively. The first part of the course, Statics, addresses the topics of equilibrium in two and three dimensions, to include distributed loa |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC306 | DYNAMICS | 3 | Dynamics examines the motion of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies under the influence of forces. It focuses on the use of Newtonýs Second Law, in three major, progressive blocks of instructionýfrom scalar, then vector, treatments of rectil |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC311 | THERMAL-FLUID SYSTEMS I | 3.5 | Thermal-Fluid Systems I is an integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course introduces conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applie |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC312 | THERMAL-FLUID SYSTEMS II | 3 | MC 312 Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course applies conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principl |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC380 | ENGINEERING MATERIALS | 3.5 | Course explores the relationship between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of mechanical and physical properties is studied. Emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental asp |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC478 | STRUCTURAL MECHANICS | 3 | The course extends the coverage of Mechanics of Materials to the analysis of structural elements found in civil and mechanical engineering applications. Topics include stress/strain transformation, Mohr's circle, Generalized Hooke's Law, failure theory, f |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | MC486 | VIBRATION ENGINEERING | 3 | In this course students develop a foundation in the analysis and design of free and forced single and multi-degree of freedom systems. Applications include modeling, damping, resonance, force transmissibility, vibration absorbers, matrix formulation and m |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME350 | INTRO THERMAL SYS W/ ARMY APPL | 3 | This course is presented within the framework of a common model for the engineering design process. This model serves as a conceptual framework for study in the engineering thermal sciences. This course concerns the study of mediums and energy.The bas |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME370 | COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN | 3 | Explores the use of computer methods as an aid to solving engineering problems. Computer techniques are studied in a variety of engineering contexts.Topics include 3D solid modeling, engineering analysis, engineering computer programming, and graphical |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME387 | INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS | 3 | The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic an |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME388 | HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS | 3 | The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME400 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR | 1 | This seminar will meet once each week and will include all First Class cadets majoring in mechanical engineering.Topics will address the concerns of professional mechanical engineers such as engineering ethics, continuing education, engineering economy, |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME403 | MANUFACTURING/MACHINE COMP DSN | 3.5 | This course is an introduction to mechanical manufacturing machines and machine component design. The first portion of the class is devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment. Cadets will have an opportunity to work o |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME450 | ME DESIGN OF ARMY SYSTEMS | 3 | This course presents mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision making process. A wide variety of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals are applied to the synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of mechanical components. The culmina |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME472 | ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS | 3 | An overview and historical evolution of both classical and state-of-the-art energy conversion technology.Advanced analysis of energy conversion hardware, air conditioning and refrigeration as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using concepts of ex |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME480 | HEAT TRANSFER | 3.5 | The three modes of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, are studied in detail and applications are made to various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer during |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME483 | AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN | 3.5 | Using the aeronautical fundamentals learned in the prerequisite courses, cadet design groups apply the design process to develop and build an aeronautical systems design project. The following design areas are addressed:weight estimation, aerodynamic s |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME489 | ADV STUDY IN MECH ENGRNG | 3 | The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in mechanical engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting. Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME489A | ADV IND STDY IN MECH ENGRNG | 3 | The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in mechanical engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting. Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME490 | TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGNRG | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in engineering mechanics or mechanical engineering not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. Course content will be based on the special expertise of the Visiting Professor or a senior mechanical |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME491 | MECHANICAL POWER PLANTS | 3 | Students engage in the analysis, testing and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a view toward understanding the underlying principles which affect their design.Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are s |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | ME496 | MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN | 3.5 | This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design provid |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | MG380 | MARKETING | 3 | The objective of this course is to introduce students to the concepts, analyses, and activities that comprise marketing management, and to provide practice in assessing and solving marketing problems through the use of case studies and real world projects |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | MG382 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 | This course begins with the premise that people are a firm’s most important resource; and that the management of this critical resource ultimately determines the success or failure of the organization. The course examines the behavioral science principles |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | MG390 | NEGOTIATION FOR LEADERS | 3 | This course immerses cadets in fundamental-level Negotiations and Bargaining theory and application. The course progresses from dual-party, single-issue, distributive scenarios to multi-party/multi-issue/integrative scenarios.Cadets learn and practice |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | MG395 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING | 3 | The purpose of MG395 is to provide and integrate the analytical tools learned in this and other courses in a management setting.Specifically, this course will provide the fundamentals of understanding, developing, and analyzing financial statements (inc |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | MG421 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 | This capstone course for management majors emphasizes the integration of concepts and principles found in all previous management courses as they relate to the strategic management of public, private and military organizations. This course focuses on all |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | MG472 | INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT | 3 | This course examines the individual, group and organizational level influences on human behavior in the international arena. Cadets will gain an understanding of these influences and use the insights gained to formulate leader actions to effectively motiv |
| Military Instruction | MS100 | INTRODUCTION TO WARFIGHTING | 1.5 | This course provides cadets with the foundation of military and tactical knowledge necessary for future field training and development in subsequent military science courses. Cadets learn fundamental Army unit organizations, capabilities and missions as |
| Military Instruction | MS300 | PLATOON OPERATIONS | 1.5 | This course builds upon basic tactical planning and decision-making skills taught during MS200. MS300 further develops the cadet's knowledge of doctrinal and war-fighting principles, general professional knowledge, and Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) in |
| Military Instruction | MX400 | OFFICERSHIP | 2 | MX 400 is a capstone course that challenges cadets to reflect upon, integrate, and synthesize their experiences in the six Cadet Leader Development System domains as they commence the transformation to commissioned officership. Cadets will achieve a thor |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE300 | FUNDAMENTALS OF NUCLEAR ENGR | 3 | This course provides the student with an understanding of the fundamental physical principles involved in radioactive decay, radiation interaction with matter, nuclear fission and the nuclear fuel cycle. The course covers neutron interactions with matter, |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE350 | RADIOLOGICAL ENGR DESIGN | 3 | This course focuses on nuclear engineering systems including radiation protection, shielding, and the uses of radioactive sources in industrial processes. Specific topics emphasize the operation of radiation detectors, shielding principles, health effect |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE355 | NUCLEAR REACTOR ENGINEERING | 3.5 | This course focuses on nuclear reactor systems, the release of nuclear energy in the reactor core, and its removal as heat for producing electric power. Specific topics emphasize reactor kinetics, heterogeneous reactors, control rods and shim, reactor poi |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE389 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN NE | 1.5 | This course is an individually supervised research and study program to familiarize cadets with advanced nuclear or radiological engineering procedures and techniques. The primary purpose is to acquaint students with the essential skills required for ind |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE400 | NUCLEAR ENGINEERING SEMINAR | 1 | This seminar will meet once each week and will include all first class cadets majoring in nuclear engineering. The seminar topics will address the concerns of professional nuclear engineers such as engineering ethics, economics, and licensing procedures. |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE450 | NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS | 3 | This course focuses on the operation of nuclear and fusion weapons, and the effects of a nuclear weapon detonation. Specific topics emphasize blast effects, thermal radiation, initial radiation and fallout, electromagnetic pulse, biological effects of rad |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE474 | RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY | 3 | This course focuses on application of radiation interactions with matter, biological effects of ionizing radiation, and radiological dose assessment. Specific topics emphasize radiation transformations, kinetics and particle interactions, early and late b |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE489 | ADV IND STDY NUCLEAR ENGNRG | 3 | This course is an individually supervised research and study program to familiarize students with advanced nuclear or radiological engineering procedures and techniques. The primary purpose is to acquaint students with the essential features of independen |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE489A | ADV IND STUDY NUCLEAR ENGNRG | 3 | Same as NE489. |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | NE496 | ADV NUC SYSTEM DESIGN PROJ II | 3 | This is the second course in a two-semester capstone design experience. The course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering principles into a comprehensive nuclear system design project. The design project emphasizes a mul |
| Physical Education | PE100 | PHYS ED FOUNDATIONS-MEN | 3 | |
| Physical Education | PE109 | FUNDAMENTALS OF AQUATICS | 0.5 | This course has two phases: phase one is a remedial swimming exploration curriculum designed to prepare cadets classified as non-swimmers for the survival swimming curriculum. The remedial phase is designed to help cadets acquire in-water experiences, an |
| Physical Education | PE115 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBATIVES | 0.5 | This course exposes Cadets to variety of basic standing and ground skills. Cadets learn how to engage in the free movement range, clinch range, and grappling range. In the free movement range Cadets learn how to strike with their hands and defend themselv |
| Physical Education | PE116 | BOXING | 0.5 | A course in which the offensive and defensive skills of amateur boxing are taught. Course content includes stances, movement, basic punches (i.e. jab, cross, hook, and upper cut), defenses, strategies, and tactics. Instruction on refereeing, judging, an |
| Physical Education | PE117 | MILITARY MOVEMENT | 0.5 | This is a 19-lesson course designed to expose cadets to a variety of basic movement skills. The course serves as a basis for many other athletic and military activities that cadets will encounter during their time at USMA as well as in their Army career. |
| Physical Education | PE215 | FUNDAMENTALS/PERSONAL FITNESS | 1.5 | This course provides cadets with the knowledge and experience to develop a personal fitness plan that links to the Army doctrinal approach to physical readiness. Cadets will participate in a variety of active learning experiences designed to develop, mon |
| Physical Education | PE220 | AEROBIC FITNESS | 0.5 | The course provides cadets with information and experiences to create an aerobic optimal performance plan. Cadets are exposed to numerous aerobic fitness activities and participate in events focused on military applications. The principles of exercise ph |
| Physical Education | PE222 | BADMINTON/PICKLEBALL | 0.5 | This is a 19 lesson course featuring nine lessons of Pickleball and ten lessons of Badminton. Pickleball is a sport played by two, three, or four people. Pickleball uses a wooden paddle and whiffleball and is very similar to tennis. The course focus is on |
| Physical Education | PE223 | BASKETBALL | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide cadets with the skills and knowledge necessary for playing, coaching, and officiating basketball. It is intended to assist students in developing fundamental skills for playing as well as nurturing an appreciation for ba |
| Physical Education | PE224 | ADVANCED CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT | 0.5 | This course is designed to educate and expose Cadets in the realm of edge weapons and impact weapons. Cadets learn realistic offensive tactics, defensive tactics, weapon movement patterns, and footwork in order to engage an enemy who has an edge weapon o |
| Physical Education | PE226 | COMBAT GRAPPLING | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide the cadets with realistic grappling applications and ground fighting skills to enhance their knowledge and warrior ethos to prepare them as future soldiers for unarmed combat and CQC situations. This course focuses on fi |
| Physical Education | PE228 | MODERN ARMY COMBATIVES L1 CERT | 0.5 | PE 228 is designed to certify cadets to teach U.S. Army Level I Combative Skills. Cadets develop a foundation of basic combative grappling skills and an aggressive mind set needed to engage and defeat an enemy in Close Quarters Combat (CQC). The course fo |
| Physical Education | PE230 | CYCLING | 0.5 | Cycling as a lifetime sport, is designed to take the beginner through a progressive program of bicycle training and instruction to include: proper mounting, balance, turning, ascending, and descending individually and in a group. The course labs are hands |
| Physical Education | PE232 | EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY | 0.5 | The purpose of this course is to introduce cadets who are already proficient swimmers, to first responder training in methodologies generic to Water Rescue, CPR, and Emergency First Aid. Cadets are exposed to a variety of distress and drowning scenarios, |
| Physical Education | PE234 | LIFEGUARDING | 0.5 | This course focuses on a holistic approach to the duties and responsibilities of a trained professional lifeguard and exposes cadets to key elements and strategies related to accident prevention, surveillance methodology, and performance. Additional conte |
| Physical Education | PE236 | GROUP EXERCISE LEADERSHIP | 0.5 | Using music as the controlling factor, this course is designed to give participants an opportunity to experience different modalities of exercise such as high/low impact, step, kickboxing, circuit training, spinning, yoga/pilates and water exercise in an |
| Physical Education | PE238 | GOLF | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide the beginner and novice golfer with the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to play golf. The basic techniques taught are the full swing, pitching, chipping, and putting. Course grading is based upon a series of ski |
| Physical Education | PE242 | ICE SKATING | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide cadets who have little or no previous skating experience with the basic skills necessary to safely participate as a recreational skater. The forward and backward stroke, snow plow, "T" stop, and hockey stop, as well as f |
| Physical Education | PE244 | JUDO | 0.5 | The purpose of this course is to introduce judo as a competitive sport and the application of judo skills for self defense and combatives training. The course content will include falling skills and basic throwing, pinning, and submission skills. Judo cus |
| Physical Education | PE246 | RAQUETBALL | 0.5 | This course introduces the basic skill and strategy fundamentals of racquetball. Cadets learn to identify and demonstrate the basic fundamentals of: personal playing safety; rules of play; forehand and backhand stroke techniques; kill, passing, and defens |
| Physical Education | PE248 | INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING | 0.5 | This course develops fundamental rock climbing skills, techniques and safety awareness. This course introduces basic rock climbing systems, rappelling, belaying, knots, top roping, and assorted climbing skills. Course grading is based on climbing skills, |
| Physical Education | PE250 | SCUBA | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide cadets with the basic skills and knowledge needed to safely participate in SCUBA diving and pursue certification as a National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Basic SCUBA Diver. Successful completion of this |
| Physical Education | PE252 | SKIING-ALPINE | 0.5 | This course is designed to teach beginning skiers to ski in balance and control in all terrain and snow conditions. Knowledge of skiing equipment, proper body position, stopping, gliding, edging, sliding, turning, and carving is taught. The course grade i |
| Physical Education | PE256 | SNOWBOARDING | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide cadets with the basic skills and knowledge needed to safely participate in snowboarding. The course focuses on teaching beginning snowboarders to ride in balance and control in various terrain and snow conditions. Knowle |
| Physical Education | PE258 | SOCCER | 0.5 | This course is designed to provide cadets with the skills and knowledge necessary for playing soccer. A variety of individual skills and techniques are taught, as well as individual/team offensive and defensive strategies. The value of ýsmall sidedý games |
| Physical Education | PE262 | STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT | 0.5 | This course provides cadets with the knowledge and hands-on experience for conducting a variety of resistance training exercises. Cadets develop the critical skills needed for teaching safe and proper resistance training techniques that will benefit both |
| Physical Education | PE264 | TENNIS | 0.5 | This course is designed to develop basic tennis skills including the forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serve, and volley. Students also learn the basic rules and etiquette of tennis as well as simple singles and doubles strategies. Grading is based on |
| Physical Education | PE266 | VOLLEYBALL | 0.5 | This course is designed to teach cadets the fundamentals of volleyball. The individual skills taught are the underhand pass, set, serve, block, and spike. Additionally, the course covers defensive and offensive formations, the transition game, officiating |
| Physical Education | PE320 | SURVIVAL SWIMMING - ELEMENTARY | 0.5 | The Survival Swimming-Elementary course is designed to develop aquatic proficiency for cadets who swam 150 yards in 4 minutes or more on their initial entry swim classification test. The Program of Instruction (POI) is divided into two areas: basic swimmi |
| Physical Education | PE321 | SURVIVAL SWIMMING - LOW | 0.5 | The Survival Swimming-Low Intermediate course is designed to develop aquatic proficiency for cadets who swam 150 yards between 3 minutes 16 seconds and 3 minutes 59 seconds on their initial entry swim classification test. The Program of Instruction (POI) |
| Physical Education | PE322 | SURVIVAL SWIMMING - HIGH | 0.5 | The Survival Swimming-High Intermediate course is designed to develop aquatic proficiency for cadets who swam 150 yards between 2 minutes 30 seconds and 3 minute 15 seconds on their initial entry swim classification test. The Program of Instruction (POI) |
| Physical Education | PE323 | SURVIVAL SWIMMING - ADVANCED | 0.5 | The Survival Swimming-Advanced course is designed to develop aquatic proficiency for cadets who swam 150 yards in less than 2 minutes 30 seconds on their initial entry swim test. The Program of Instruction (POI) is divided into two areas: basic swimming a |
| Physical Education | PE360 | COMBAT APPLICATIONS | 0.5 | This course provides cadets with a comprehensive set of basic combatives skills suited for a combat scenario.Cadets will learn to respond appropriately to aggression by utilizing proper body mechanics, skills, aggressiveness, and fear management. Two co |
| Physical Education | PE450 | ARMY FITNESS DEVELOPMENT | 1.5 | This course prepares future company grade officers for their roles as fitness leaders by equipping them with the knowledge to plan, implement, and assess unit physical training in a variety of conditions and by giving them opportunities to apply this know |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH201 | PHYSICS I | 3.5 | This is the first course of a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. This course consists of an introduction to nuclear physics and a comprehensive study of classical mechanics, which is designed to promote scientific literacy and to develop the |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH202 | PHYSICS II | 3.5 | This is the second course of a two-semester, calculus-based physics sequence. It consists of a comprehensive study of electromagnetism and optics designed to promote scientific literacy and to develop the use of scientific modes of thought to solve comple |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH252 | ADVANCED PHYSICS II | 3.5 | This is the second course of a two-semester, calculus-based advanced physics sequence for selected cadets with demonstrated strengths in mathematics and science. It consists of a comprehensive study of electromagnetism and optics designed to promote scie |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH366 | APPLIED QUANTUM PHYSICS | 3.5 | This course uses the experimental and laboratory skills developed in PH361 to explore the applications of the 20th Century developments studied in PH365. The topics covered will vary but may include molecular structure, the properties of solids including |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH381 | INTRMED CLASSICAL MECHANICS | 3 | This course continues the development of physical principles introduced in the core physics curriculum. Direct application of Newton's laws is used to analyze phenomena such as projectile motion with air resistance, charged particle motion, and motion in |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH382 | INTERMEDIATE ELECTRODYNAMICS | 3 | This course continues the study of classical electrodynamics introduced in the introductory physics sequence by developing the differential forms of the Maxwell equations and applying them to boundary value problems in two and three dimensions. In additi |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH389 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN PHYSICS | 1.5 | This course is an individually supervised research and study program to familiarize cadets with advanced scientific procedures and techniques. The primary purpose is to acquaint students with the essential skills required for independent research in phys |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH472 | SPACE AND ASTROPHYSICS | 3 | This course is an introduction to two related-but not identical-disciplines of physics: space physics and astrophysics. Space physics is concerned with understanding the environment between the sun and the Earth's upper atmosphere. Coronal mass ejectio |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH477 | LASERS AND OPTICS | 3.5 | This course provides intermediate development in the concepts of geometric, wave, and quantum optics and their application to laser systems. Primary coverage includes common optical devices, light transmission through optical media, diffraction, interfere |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH481 | STATISTICAL PHYSICS | 3 | This course applies basic concepts of probability and statistics to systems consisting of a large number of particles to determine measurable macroscopic quantities such as temperature, pressure, energy, and heat capacity. Emphasis is placed on the calcu |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH489 | ADV INDIV STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3 | This course is an individually supervised research and study program to familiarize students with advanced scientific procedures and techniques. The primary purpose is to acquaint students with the essential features of independent research in physics. |
| Physics and Nuclear Engineering | PH489A | ADV INDIV STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3 | This course is a second course in an individually supervised research and study program to familiarize students with advanced scientific procedures and techniques. The primary purpose is to foster the student's continued development of the essential featu |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL100 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course develops the ability to apply current psychological principles. Psychology is a broad and expanding discipline and the introductory course is necessarily a survey. The focus of the course is the development of an awareness and understanding |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL150 | ADVANCED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course is an advanced multidisciplinary study of human behavior and leadership that focuses current psychological principles to the study and understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors.The focus of the course is the enrichment of an aw |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL300 | MILITARY LEADERSHIP | 3 | This course is a multidisciplinary study of leadership in an organizational context which focuses on the integration of theory and practice. The cadet studies the leader's direct influence on individual motivation and group processes through the applicat |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL360 | PSYCH ELITE PERFORMANCE | 3 | This course focuses on the psychological theories and applied techniques that enhance elite performance. In every performance endeavor, human beings have consistently exceeded our wildest expectations. While this has been significantly affected by the t |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL361 | RESEARCH METHODS I | 3 | This course provides cadets with detailed practical knowledge and skills in the scientific analysis of human behavior.The course content begins with a review of the terms and philosophy of the scientific method as well as basic research concepts. Sever |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL371 | INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY | 3 | Sociology is the scientific study of society and the interactions among humans. The goal of Introductory Sociology is to provide a survey of the field of sociology and educate and inspire cadets to examine contemporary situations that involve social inte |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL372 | SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY | 3 | This course focuses on contemporary American families, with special emphasis on military families. It approaches the study of marriages and families from a scientific perspective, based on scholarship and research.Cadets will learn about the actual sta |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL373 | LIFE CYCLE & HUMAN DEVEL | 3 | This course focuses on individual development and the forces that influence our development from birth to old age.Cadets will study the various facts, theories, issues, and topics that constitute the field of human development. Cadets will explore huma |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL383 | EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course surveys the field of contemporary social psychology. Cadets examine the impact of social structure and group membership on social behavior, while focusing on intrapsychic processes such as attribution, cognition, and learning that underlie so |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL384 | SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY | 3 | Sociological theory is a set of interrelated ideas that allow for the systemization of knowledge of the social world, the explanation of that world, and predictions about the future of the world.In some ways, all of us are amateur theorists, interpretin |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL387 | FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING | 3 | This course introduces cadets to the fundamentals of counseling. It focuses on the practical applications of counseling theories, principles, and techniques. Using the vehicles of videotaping and audiotaping, the course emphasizes personal, performance, |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL391 | SENSATION/PERCEPTN/PSYCPHYS | 3 | This course covers the acquisition and analysis of information by the human nervous system from examination of the physical properties of light and sound, the functioning of the visual, auditory systems and the kinesthetic processes, and the theoretical b |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL392 | COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course addresses the processes of human information gathering, learning and memory using an information processing model.The course deals with cognitive theory and application, including stage models of processing and memory, machine models and art |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL394 | ANTHROPOMETRICS & BIOMECHANICS | 3 | Virtually every activity in which humans engage involves interacting with our environment. Much of that interaction requires physical movement.Creating a safe workplace requires an understanding of the forces we apply to objects in our environment and |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL398 | LEADERSHIP THEORY & DEVEL | 3 | This course focuses on the "cutting edge" concepts and theories of leadership and leader development that are designed to help cadets better understand the leadership process to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational performance across multip |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL470 | TOPICS-BEHAVIOR SCI/LDRSHIP | 3 | This course explores an advanced topic in Behavioral Sciences and Leadership. Specific subject matter will vary with the expertise of the senior faculty member conducting the course. |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL471 | LEADERSHIP IN COMBAT | 3 | PL 471 examines leadership in combat at the tactical level from an interdisciplinary perspective. It first seeks to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding human dimensions of combat, and then explores some of the factors that influence the le |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL479 | LEADING ORGNZS THRU CHANGE | 3 | The environments in which organizations operate are characterized by unprecedented change fueled by rapidly emerging technologies, information overload, changing values, lifestyles and attitudes, and social and civil problems of great magnitude. Effective |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL482 | ARMED FORCES AND SOCIETY | 3 | The intersection of armed forces and society involves the examination of two domains: the intersection of any armed force and the larger societal context and the focused study of the military as a unique social institution with a set of demands placed on |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL488B | COLLOQUIUM-BSL-PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | The colloquium focuses on advanced study of behavioral science topics and issues using small group discussions of important books and articles of both traditional and contemporary topics in psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, and engineering |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL488E | COLLOQUIUM-BSL-ENGIN PSYCH | 3 | The colloquium focuses on advanced study of behavioral science topics and issues using small group discussions of important books and articles of both traditional and contemporary topics in psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, and engineering |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL490 | ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | This course integrates the material previously covered in the Human Factors curriculum, especially PL485, Human Factors Engineering.It uses the theoretical bases and practical applications of Human Factors Engineering in the treatment of design problems |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL498 | ADV STUDY-BEHAVIOR SCI | 3 | This course allows selected cadets to design an advanced study project under the guidance of a member of the BSL faculty.The advanced study, designed with the guidance of the faculty advisor, can be a thesis, research program, or service learning projec |
| Behavioral Sciences and Leadership | PL499 | LEADERS IN ACTION | 3 | This course is designed to enhance cadets' leadership performance through the application of essential leadership skills in challenging, on-going, real-world projects, and scenario-driven leadership laboratory exercises. The course uses a series of "conc |
| English and Philosophy | PY201 | PHILOSOPHY | 3 | This course helps third class cadets develop their capacities to think clearly and critically. It acquaints cadets with various viewpoints on major philosophic issues, assists them in acquiring a facility with the language, arguments, and methods of mora |
| Systems Engineering | SE300 | INTRO TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | 3 | SE300 serves as the "roadmap" course for all cadets taking the three-course Systems Engineering sequence.This course presents the methodological framework and techniques for designing, implementing, managing and reengineering large-scale systems or proc |
| Systems Engineering | SE301 | FNDTN ENGIN DSGN & SYS MGMT | 3 | SE301 serves as the "roadmap" course for all cadets taking the Engineering Management, Information Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Systems Management majors. This course presents the methodological framework and techniques for designing, impl |
| Systems Engineering | SE350 | SYSTEMS MODELING AND DESIGN | 3 | SE350 is the second foundation course of a three-course sequence for non-engineering cadets. It focuses on the application of deterministic and stochastic models to help cadets analyze and understand different alternatives. Cadets learn to apply various m |
| Systems Engineering | SE370 | COMPUTER AIDED SYSTEMS ENG | 3 | Cadets learn how to use information and technology in support of systems decision-making. They learn the basics of data collection and storage through a database design exercise. They learn how to manipulate data in spreadsheets to support decisions. T |
| Systems Engineering | SE375 | STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | This course is an integral part of the Systems Engineering major that emphasizes both the statistical analyses of data and a statistical methodology important to systems analysis and design. The over-arching course goal is to develop cadets into critical |
| Systems Engineering | SE384 | STOCHASTIC PROCESSES | 3 | This course is an integral part of the Systems Engineering major and emphasizes the understanding of concepts underlying many of the models used by systems engineers. It introduces cadets to stochastic models that describe how systems change over time. |
| Systems Engineering | SE385 | DECISION ANALYSIS | 3 | The course presents basic techniques of decision-making concentrating on both theoretical and modeling aspects.This course develops innovative systems engineers who can integrate the art and science of decision making for single and multiple objective e |
| Systems Engineering | SE387 | DETERMINISTIC MODELS | 3 | This course is the first of a two-course sequence that emphasizes modeling and analysis of real-world systems.This course focuses on modeling techniques without consideration of uncertainty or probabilistic effects. The course introduces the determinist |
| Systems Engineering | SE388 | STOCHASTIC MODELS | 3 | This course is the second of a two-course sequence that emphasizes modeling and analysis of real-world systems.Continuing from the modeling process introduced in SE387, this course introduces the stochastic modeling process and many of the classical sto |
| Systems Engineering | SE400 | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SEMIN | 1 | This seminar course for SE and EM majors meets once a week to address the concerns of professional engineers such as engineering ethics and licensing procedures. The seminar also includes presentations by guest lecturers from the military, DoD industrial |
| Systems Engineering | SE403 | SYSTEMS DESIGN II | 3.5 | Systems Design II is the second course in a two-semester capstone experience for Systems Engineering and Operations Research majors. SE403 integrates the principles, concepts and models explored in previous core and engineering courses. The course applies |
| Systems Engineering | SE450 | APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING | 3 | This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous cour |
| Systems Engineering | SE489 | AD IND STY IN SYS ENG/ENG MGMT | 3 | This is a tutorial course in which an individual cadet or a group of cadets study in depth an advanced topic in systems engineering or engineering management under the direct mentorship of a faculty advisor. The scope of the course is tailored to the desi |
| Systems Engineering | SE490 | AD TOPICS IN SYS ENG/ENG MGMT | 3 | This course provides in-depth study of a special topic or topics in systems engineering or engineering management not offered elsewhere in the USMA curriculum. This course is intended to broaden a cadet's or group of cadets' exposure to the systems engin |
| Systems Engineering | SE491 | RSRCH PROJ IN SYS ENG/ENG MGMT | 3 | The cadet, or cadet team, integrates the concepts and techniques learned in previous Systems Engineering or Engineering Management courses to solve a current problem of interest to the Academy, the Department of the Army, or other agencies in the Departme |
| Systems Engineering | SM401 | SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE | 3.5 | This is the integrative, capstone course for the Systems Management major. SM401 integrates the principles, concepts, and methodologies presented in the methods and formulation courses by providing the cadets the opportunity to develop or improve real-wor |
| Systems Engineering | SM440 | COMPLEX SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE | 3 | SM440 focuses on preparing students to effectively model, analyze, and understand complex, ill-defined problems as systems in an effort to design and implement effective solutions. The course covers principles and methods for technical System Architectur |
| Social Sciences | SS201 | ECONOMICS-PRINCPLES/PROBLEMS | 3.5 | This standard course presents the basic principles of economic analysis and their application to contemporary economic problems and supports the further study of economics and related disciplines in the social sciences. The course is organized into three |
| Social Sciences | SS202 | AMERICAN POLITICS | 3.5 | This course explores the American political system ý how it works, its strengths, its weaknesses, its conflicts, its controversies.The course emphasizes how our democracy makes decisions about politics & policy to balance the many competing values and d |
| Social Sciences | SS251 | ADVANCED ECONOMICS | 3.5 | This advanced version of SS201 presents the basic principles of economic analysis with a greater focus on their application to contemporary economic problems. The course is organized into three general sections: Microeconomics, outlining basic theory of |
| Social Sciences | SS252 | ADVANCED AMERICAN POLITICS | 3.5 | This course provides selected students the opportunity to examine political power, political organization, and political action.The structure of the course is similar to that discussed in SS202 listed above. Students will learn how political scientists |
| Social Sciences | SS307 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3.5 | The objectives of this course are to provide cadets with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of international politics and the analytical tools necessary to evaluate "why states do what they do." In accomplishing these objectives, SS307 builds up |
| Social Sciences | SS357 | ADV INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3.5 | This advanced version of SS307 presents cadets with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of international politics and the analytical tools necessary to evaluate “why states do what they do” with a more in-depth focus on their application to curre |
| Social Sciences | SS360 | POLITICAL ANALYSIS | 3 | This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of research in contemporary political science. It is designed to improve students’ ability to think critically about politics. This course differs from many other courses in its emphasis buildin |
| Social Sciences | SS364 | GAME THEORY | 3 | Game theory is designed to provide students with the tools necessary to think through the various courses of action available as they face a uncertain situations, determine market reaction to each alternative, identify the costs and benefits of each cours |
| Social Sciences | SS366 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS | 3 | The objectives of this course are to analyze the sources of stability or instability in political regimes, and to examine the conditions that promote either democracy or dictatorship.Our first task is to describe different regimes--what do we mean when |
| Social Sciences | SS368 | ECONOMETRICS I | 3 | This course is designed to teach students how to quantify, test, and employ economic theories as they are used in real world applications. The course covers the use of economic theory and data in the construction, estimation, and interpretation of econom |
| Social Sciences | SS370 | MASS MEDIA & AMER POLITICS | 3 | This seminar introduces cadets to what is perhaps the single most influential private institution in the American political system ý oftentimes referred to as the ýfourth branchý or ýfourth estateý of American government. The mass media, to include newspa |
| Social Sciences | SS375 | GOV & POL RUSSIA & NEIGHBORS | 3 | This course surveys the post-Soviet landscape.It explores the political, social, economic, and cultural terrain of Russia and the other states that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.The course begins with a review of Russian and S |
| Social Sciences | SS376 | STATE AND THE ECONOMY | 3 | The State, The Economy, and American Political Development focuses on the causes, nature, and consequences of key transformative periods and central patterns in American political history that affect the relationship between the state and the economy.Th |
| Social Sciences | SS378 | ADV INTL RELATIONS THEORY | 3 | This course uses the foundation provided by SS307/357 to provide cadets with an in-depth assessment of the field of international relations. The course begins by evaluating alternative theoretical perspectives, including realism, liberalism/institutional |
| Social Sciences | SS379 | LEGISLATIVE POLITICS | 3 | This course deals principally with the U.S. Congress but also considers other legislatures to include those of state governments. It focuses on the role of legislatures in political systems. The course addresses the development of the U.S. Congress, the b |
| Social Sciences | SS380 | MANPOWER-LABOR ECONOMICS | 3 | This course studies the nature and determinants of pay and employment. The course emphasizes the role of institutions which are significant in determining the pattern and speed of adjustment in the labor market. The traditional tools of micro and macroe |
| Social Sciences | SS382 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 | This course is a theory course in which cadets develop a thorough understanding of microeconomic modeling and models; it is a prerequisite for most downstream economics courses.The course develops a methodology that economists use to study the interacti |
| Social Sciences | SS383 | POLITICS & GOVT-MIDDLE EAST | 3 | The Middle East is an area of constant and significant change. This course provides an overview of the Middle East (including the Arab world, Iran, Israel and Turkey) and focuses on the historical and political dynamics, which influenced and continue to s |
| Social Sciences | SS384 | POLITICS & GOVT-LATIN AMER | 3 | This course provides an introduction to the study of the politics, political institutions, and international relations of Latin America including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It surveys the state of Latin America in the post- |
| Social Sciences | SS386 | POLITICAL THOUGHT AND IDEAS | 3 | This course examines the fundamental questions of Western political philosophy. In order to better understand why these problems are of vital relevance to contemporary civilization in the late modern West, students consider six themes: the nature of polit |
| Social Sciences | SS387 | ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC POLICY | 3 | This course adds depth to the cadet's understanding of the fundamentals of micro- and macroeconomics. In particular, the course examines practical and theoretical issues in social welfare, public expenditures, taxation, and public choice.The course dev |
| Social Sciences | SS388 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 | This course is dedicated to the study of aggregate economic activity. The course examines the determinants of long run growth, and then addresses short run economic fluctuations. The course uses various models, including the Solow Growth Model, the IS-l |
| Social Sciences | SS391 | FINANCE FOR ARMY LEADERS | 3 | This course addresses most of the major personal financial planning issues that you will face as an individual and as an Army Leader. The course incorporates all of the latest concepts and procedures used in sound financial planning and effective money m |
| Social Sciences | SS394 | FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS | 3 | This course is an organizational leader's introduction to financial and managerial accounting, essential topics for students concentrating in engineering management, general management and economics. Cadets study the Accounting Cycle in detail, starting |
| Social Sciences | SS460 | SEMINAR IN REGIONAL ECONOMICS | 3 | The Seminar in Regional Economic Studies aims to provide students with a basic understanding of selected contemporary foreign economic systems and an analytical framework for the study of the modern foreign economies. Students will develop the ability to |
| Social Sciences | SS464 | HOMELAND SECURITY | 3 | The purpose of SS464 is to address the complex challenges of homeland security through an interdisciplinary approach.The goal of this course is to provide future leaders with a thorough understanding of the homeland security policy area. This course ex |
| Social Sciences | SS465 | TERRORISM: NEW CHALLENGES | 3 | The purpose of SS465, is to address the challenges of terrorism in the current and future global security environment through an interdisciplinary approach. Specifically, this course examines the unique challenge terrorism poses to liberal democratic stat |
| Social Sciences | SS466 | ADVANCED TERRORISM STUDIES | 3 | The Advanced Terrorism Studies course represents a unique opportunity for students to conduct in-depth and integrated study on the most pressing past, present and future terrorist challenges to the United States and its interests. The objectives of this c |
| Social Sciences | SS472 | THE AM STATE & THE SOLDIER | 3 | This seminar explores the unique role of the soldier within our democratic republic. We begin by situating the profession of arms within the Executive branch as an agent to its direct principal, the Legislative branch. We proceed by examining the simila |
| Social Sciences | SS473 | AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY | 3 | This course examines the development, implementation, and consequences of American foreign policy. It analyzes the actors who make American foreign policy, concentrating both on government sources such as the president, Congress, and the foreign policy b |
| Social Sciences | SS475 | DEMOCRATIZATION | 3 | This course explores the fundamental political concepts of democracy and democratization. The assigned readings examine the normative and practical underpinnings of democracy, as well as the specific causes – and potential reversals -- of the “Third Wav |
| Social Sciences | SS476 | CONFLICT ANAL/RESOL/NEGOTIATN | 3 | This course provides a broad overview of the nature of global conflict in the 21st century and investigates conflict prevention, conflict intervention and management, and post-settlement operations. The course also provides students an introduction to the |
| Social Sciences | SS477 | ECONOMICS OF NATIONAL SECURITY | 3 | This is a capstone course for the economics major that is designed to integrate microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and apply tools learned in those courses to address policy relevant issues in the economics of national security. The course |
| Social Sciences | SS478 | DIST PROF OF SECURITY STUD SEM | 3 | This course is taught by a visiting scholar with a distinguished record of academic achievement and professional service in the national security arena. The seminar focuses on topical issues that reflect the professor's area of expertise. Dr. Kori Schake, |
| Social Sciences | SS480 | ADV AM POLITICS, POLICY, STRAT | 3 | This course examines the major concepts, theoretical frameworks, and substantive dilemmas of the public policymaking process.The aim of this course is to arm students with a myriad of tools to understand, evaluate, and contextualize specific political p |
| Social Sciences | SS481 | AM GRAND STRAT/DEFENSE POLICY | 3 | This seminar is a survey of the politics that shape America's policy decisions over war and peace. We study the domestic influences of foreign policy and the international political dynamics that shape why and how America intervenes. It is an examinatio |
| Social Sciences | SS483 | NATIONAL SECURITY SEMINAR | 3 | The International Politics capstone seminar provides an overview of U.S. national security policy and examines the military, political, and economic factors that influence its formulation.It establishes a conceptual framework for exploring how national |
| Social Sciences | SS484 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | 3 | This course integrates economic principles taken in SS382 and SS388. International Economics promotes understanding of the economic causes and effects of international trade, examines the justifications for and effectiveness of a variety of trade policie |
| Social Sciences | SS485 | POLIT & DEV SUB-SAHARAN AFR | 3 | This comparative and thematic introduction explores the important linkage between politics and economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa. At the heart of the course are the concepts of social and political development at the local and national levels of |
| Social Sciences | SS486 | INTERNATIONAL SECURITY SEMINAR | 3 | This Comparative Politics capstone seminar examines the special historical, domestic, and external security issues that non-Western states face, and then examines how such issues influence these states’ formulation of their national security policies. St |
| Social Sciences | SS487 | INT'L POLITICAL ECONOMY | 3 | This course develops, integrates, and applies the theoretical insights of political science and economics to contemporary issues of international trade, finance, and security. The theoretical concepts introduced in the first block build upon the ideas in |
| Social Sciences | SS490A | COLLOQUIUM (AMER POLITICS) | 3 | The colloquium provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which the instructor meets with small groups to di |
| Social Sciences | SS490B | COLLOQUIUM (COMP POLITICS) | 3 | The colloquium provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which the instructor meets with small groups to dis |
| Social Sciences | SS490C | COLLOQUIUM (INTER RELATIONS) | 3 | The colloquium provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which the instructor meets with small groups to dis |
| Social Sciences | SS490D | COLLOQUIUM (ECONOMICS) | 3 | The colloquium provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which the instructor meets with small groups to dis |
| Social Sciences | SS491 | SENIOR STUDIES-INTNL RELATIONS | 3 | This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups |
| Social Sciences | SS493 | SENIOR STUDIES - AMER POLITICS | 3 | This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups |
| Social Sciences | SS494 | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE | 3 | Principles of Finance is a first course in corporate finance. The course focuses on the study of the basic principles of finance and applying them to important decisions faced by the financial manager. The course covers the following topics:project an |
| Social Sciences | SS495 | SENIOR STUDIES - COMP POLITICS | 3 | This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups |
| Social Sciences | SS497 | ISSUES IN MICROECONOMIC THEORY | 3 | This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups |
| Social Sciences | SS498 | SENIOR THESIS: SOCIAL SCIENCES | 3 | This course is taken in the spring term of the senior year and comprises the second and final phase of the Senior Thesis in Economics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, or American Politics.Cadets enrolled in SS498 normally will complete th |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | XE402 | INTEGRATIVE SYSTEM DESIGN | 3.5 | This course is team-based capstone design experience in electrical engineering, computer science and information technology. It provides an integrative experience, presenting each cadet team with a professionally relevant, open-ended situation including p |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | XE472 | DYNAMIC MODELING AND CONTROL | 3 | This course covers dynamic modeling and control of linear systems. The course provides an overview of classical control theory as the foundation for control applications in electrical, mechanical, and aeronautical systems.Topics here include system mod |
| Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | XE492 | DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONS | 3 | The course begins by developing the background understanding of what disruptive technology is and a historical context about successes and failures of social, cultural, and religious acceptance of technological innovation. To develop this framework, stude |
| Civil and Mechanical Engineering | XE495 | TOPICS: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY | 3 | This course is taught by the Class of 1950 Chair of Advanced Technology, a visiting scholar with a distinguished record of academic and professional achievement in the field of engineering, science and technology. The seminars focus on topical issues tha |
| Social Sciences | XH467 | WINNING THE PEACE | 3 | This course helps prepare future lieutenants for what else they need to know while deployed besides military tactics and strategy.Bringing together subject matter experts from the staff and faculty of the US Military Academy, US governmental agencies, a |
| Social Sciences | XH497 | CRITICAL THOUGHT | 3 | The purpose of XH497, Critical Thought is to improve cadets' ability to evaluate complex issues involving ethical judgements and choice among scarce resources, reach reasoned positions on these issues, and effectively argue their positions verbally and in |
