Course Information

SEAMANSHIP AND NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT


Course: NN101
Title: INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: A comprehensive introduction to Basic Navigation concepts, voyage planning, general meteorology, and contact tracking on maneuvering boards. The course objective is to demonstrate the practical use of the navigation chart by introducing the student to the chart format, plotting tools, and plotting techniques which include chart coordinates, distance and direction measurements such as speed, time, and distance calculations. Reinforces Navigation Rules and ship handling skills learned in NS101. Includes at-sea labs on 108' Yard Patrol (YP) Craft and shore-based bridge simulator labs, providing midshipmen hands-on experience navigating in and out of harbors. Must be completed before participating in CSNTS or LANPATRAMID.
Offered: Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: NN200
Title: NAVIGATION AND PILOTING
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: This course builds upon the foundation of navigation and seamanship skills established in NS101/NN101 and honed while at-sea during Third Class summer training cruise. Reinforces piloting skills through practice in ship handling simulators and 108' Yard Patrol (YP) Craft and introduces students to the principles of celestial and electronic navigation, weather for the mariner, tides and currents, and voyage planning.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009, Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: NN101.
Course: NS101
Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF SEAMANSHIP
Credits: 1-2-2
Description: This course provides the basic maritime background in general ship characteristics, ship handling, and International and Inland Navigational Rules (i.e. Rules of the Road). Includes at-sea labs on 108' Yard Patrol (YP) Craft where midshipmen gain hands-on ship maneuvering experience and practical application of the Navigation Rules. Must be completed before participating in CSNTS or LANPATRAMID.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 4/C standing.
Course: NS300
Title: NAVAL WARFARE
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: Naval Warfare is an introduction to naval doctrine and the tactical decision making factors that influence warfare planning and operations. Warfare areas examined throughout the course include: Surface, Undersea, Air, and Ground. Meeting once per week for a total of 2 hours, the student will attend lectures, along with ship handling simulators and 108' Yard Patrol (YP) Craft labs, culminating in a final exercise case study analysis.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009, Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 2/C standing or Physics major or Department Chair approval.
Course: NS410
Title: NETWORK CENTRIC WARFARE
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: This elective course provides an opportunity for midshipmen to explore the present and future of warfare in the Information Age. Students will examine the impact of Information Technology on contemporary life and the transformation of warfare as a result of the Information Revolution. They are introduced to the increasing use of information technology in warfare. In addition, students examine emerging asymmetric threats and the new vulnerabilities created by increasing dependence on information technology for war fighting.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: NS310.
Course: NS421
Title: JO PRACTICUM (SURFACE/RESTRICTED LINE)
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: A course to provide information on the duties and responsibilities required of a junior officer in the surface community. Instruction includes operational procedures and practical applications of leadership and management principles tailored to the surface force, as well as an introduction to the Division Officer at Sea qualification process. Labs include training in shiphandling and bridge watchstanding skills through the use of YPs and simulation software.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009, Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing.
Course: NS422
Title: JO PRACTICUM (SUBMARINES)
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: A course to provide information on the duties and responsibilities required of a junior officer in the submarine community. Instruction includes operational procedures and practical applications of leadership and management principles tailored to the submarine force. Lab includes training in shiphandling through use of Yard Patrol (YP) craft.
Offered: Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing.
Course: NS423
Title: JO PRACTICUM (NAVAL AVIATION)
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: A course to provide information on the duties and responsibilities required of a junior officer in the aviation community. Instruction includes descriptions of the aviation training pipeline, aviation preflight indoctrination, various naval aviation communities, squadron organization, division officer responsibilities, Naval Aviation Safety and Operating Procedures (NATOPS), and aircrew coordination training. Offered in a lab format, this course provides for mentorship, aviation guest speakers and practical research work within the aviation community.
Offered: Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing.
Course: NS424
Title: JO PRACTICUM (MARINE CORPS)
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: A course to provide information on the duties and responsibilities required of a junior officer in the Marine Corps. Instruction includes, among other things, tactics, techniques, and procedures of the Marine Corps; organizational structure and operational procedures; and practical applications of leadership principles tailored to the Marine Corps' Operating Forces. Particular emphasis will be placed on combat and tactical decision making to develop and enhance the students' critical thinking ability, analytical skills, and bias for action. Additionally, all concepts will be reinforced through demanding physical fitness routines designed to challenge the student physically as well as mentally.
Offered: Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing.
Course: NS425
Title: JO PRACTICUM (SPECIAL WARFARE)
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: A course to provide information on the duties, responsibilities, and challenges facing a junior officer in the Naval Special Warfare (NAVSPECWAR) community. This course introduces students to the existing NAVSPECWAR command structure, capabilities and future trends, the intricacies of small unit mission planning, land navigation, SEAL swimming skills, weapons-handling, administrative responsibilities, reviews of pertinent historic case studies, and analyses of decision making. Labs include instruction in small unit tactics, small boat handling skills, various outdoor training activities, and guest lecturers from the Special Operations Community to discuss leadership as a junior officer.
Offered: Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing.
Course: NS426
Title: JO PRACTICUM (EOD)
Credits: 0-2-1
Description: A course to provide information on the duties and responsibilities required of a junior officer in the special operations/EOD community. Instruction includes operational procedures and practical applications of leadership and management principles tailored to the surface force. Practical exercises include dive locker training, underwater training and small boat handling skills in preparation for Dive School.
Offered: Spring 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C standing.