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Naval Science Courses

NS ID101 Introduction to Naval Science (2 cr) WSU N S 101

NS ID102 Ships Systems I (3 cr) WSU N S 102

NS ID&WS103 Introduction to Naval Science Laboratory (1 cr) WSU N S 103

NS ID201 Ships Systems II (3 cr) WSU N S 201

NS ID202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs (3 cr) WSU N S 202

NS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

NS ID301 Navigation (3 cr) WSU N S 301

NS ID302 Naval Operations (3 cr) WSU N S 302

NS ID311 Evolution of Warfare (3 cr) WSU N S 311

NS ID401 Naval Leadership and Management (3 cr) WSU N S 401

NS ID402 Naval Leadership and Ethics (3 cr) WSU N S 402

NS ID412 Amphibious Operations (3 cr) WSU N S 412

NS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

CAPT. W. Scott Ryder, USN, Head, Dept. of Naval Science (101 Navy Bldg. 83844-1122; phone 208/885-6333; www.navy.uidaho.edu/).

NS ID101 Introduction to Naval Science (2 cr) WSU N S 101

Intro to the Navy: customs, structure, basic leadership, career paths, and ships and aircraft of the U.S. Fleet. (Fall only).

NS ID102 Ships Systems I (3 cr) WSU N S 102

Intro to Naval shipboard engineering systems; propulsion systems; nuclear, gas turbine, and conventional; auxiliary systems and shipboard damage control; basic concepts in ship design. (Fall only)

NS ID&WS103 Introduction to Naval Science Laboratory (1 cr) WSU N S 103

Practical instruction for introduction to Naval Science. Graded P/F.

Prereq: NS 101

NS ID201 Ships Systems II (3 cr) WSU N S 201

Naval weapons systems; theory and process of detection (radar and sonar), evaluation; weapons; delivery, guidance, and explosives; integration of weapons systems with command, control, and communications systems. (Spring only).

NS ID202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs (3 cr) WSU N S 202

Survey of U.S. Naval history; seapower and maritime affairs emphasizing present-day concerns; comparisons of U.S. and foreign Naval strategies. (Spring only)

NS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

NS ID301 Navigation (3 cr) WSU N S 301

Theory, principles, and procedures of terrestrial and electronic navigation, and "rules of the nautical road." (Spring only)

NS ID302 Naval Operations (3 cr) WSU N S 302

Naval operations and tactics, relative motion, and Maneuvering Boards. (Fall only)

NS ID311 Evolution of Warfare (3 cr) WSU N S 311

Evolution of war through tactics; strategy from Sun Tzu to J.F.C. Fuller. Recommended preparation: NS 101, 202. (Spring only)

NS ID401 Naval Leadership and Management (3 cr) WSU N S 401

Theories of management and management resources, motivational theories, and leadership. (Fall only)

NS ID402 Naval Leadership and Ethics (3 cr) WSU N S 402

An intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy within a military context. Topics will include military leadership, core values, professional ethics, and conduct of warfare with applications appropriate for future Navy and Marine Corps officers. Recommended preparation: NS 401. (Spring only).

NS ID412 Amphibious Operations (3 cr) WSU N S 412

Amphibious doctrine from Gallipoli to the Mayaguez. Recommended preparation: NS 311. (Fall only)

NS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)