NS121. Introduction to Naval Science 2 Credits
Required for all freshman midshipmen. Provides a comprehensive overview of the Navy and Marine Corps organization, military courtesies, and traditions. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours. Course Attributes: Not eligible for use as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS122. Sea Power and Maritime Affairs 3 Credits
Required for all freshmen midshipmen. Provides a comprehensive overview of the Navy’s heritage, mission, and roll in the development of the United States. 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours. Course Attributes: Not eligible for use as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS221. Leadership and Management 3 Credits
Required for all sophomore midshipmen. Provides an introduction to the principles of both leadership and management for future leaders. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours Course Attributes: Not eligible for use as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS222. Navigation 3 Credits
Required for all sophomore Navy midshipmen. Provides an introduction to the principles of navigation and basic seamanship. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours Course Attributes: Not eligible for use as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS242. Naval Ship Systems I 3 Credits
Required for all junior Navy midshipmen (except Nurses). Provides an introduction to basic naval engineering concepts and naval propulsion systems. lecture hours and 3 lab hours Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS322. Naval Ship Systems II 3 Credits
Required for all junior Navy midshipmen (except Nurses). Provides an introduction to basic naval weapons engineering concepts and weapons systems. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS331. Evolution of Warfare 2 Credits
Required for all junior Marine midshipmen and MECEPs. Provides an overview of the development of warfare through the ages using the joint principles of warfare. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours. Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS342. Small Unit Leadership Skills 2 Credits
Required for all junior Marine midshipmen and freshman MECEPs. Provides candidates with all basic skills, knowledge and physical preparation for attending OCS during summer cruise. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS421. Naval Operations and Seamanship 3 Credits
Required for all senior Navy midshipmen (except Nurses). Provides an introduction to advanced navigation and seamanship, shipboard operations and naval warfare 291 doctrine. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS422. Leadership and Ethics 3 Credits
Required for all commissioning seniors. Provides all prospective commissionees with advanced leadership, ethics, service etiquette, and junior training. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.
NS431. Amphibious Warfare 2 Credits
Required for all senior Marine midshipmen and MECEPs. Provides an overview of the history of amphibious warfare, with a focus on Marine Corps operations. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours. Course Attributes: May be used as part of the six ROTC credits allowed for degree electives.








