13 courses with the subject NVSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
3 class hours, 3 credits. This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, emphasizing each branch’s mission, capabilities and organization. It will cover naval courtesy, customs, leadership, officer and enlisted rank structure, and professional nomenclature. Required for all SSMP, NROTC scholarship and College Program midshipmen. [Fall]
3 class hours, 3 credits. A historical survey of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps that focuses on the influence of sea power upon world history. This course explores the major events, significant figures, and circumstances that have imbued the U.S. Navy with its proud history and rich tradition. It focuses on the varying maritime philosophies which were interpreted into naval strategies/doctrines, the budgetary concerns that shaped force realities, and the pursuit of American diplomatic objectives. Required for all NROTC scholarship and College Program midshipmen. [Spring]
1 class hour, 1 credit. Introduction to Navy policies and Maritime affairs as they relate to the Merchant Marine Officer. The course covers Naval and Maritime evolutions, functions, missions, and strategy. Course is required for all freshman students except for MMR/NROTC scholarship and college program midshipmen and foreign students; freshman students may take NVSC 101 in lieu of NVSC 103. Deleted 11/17/10. 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 108
NVSC 250-251 NVSC 350-351 NVSC 450-451 NVSC 550-551 2 class hours, 1 credit, each. Required of all NROTC students. Midshipmen are provided the opportunity in laboratory to develop personally while participating in activities as a team leader or team member. Naval Science Laboratories are a blend of academic lectures on naval theory and naval administration and practical training in physical readiness, military discipline and an appreciation of the customs and traditions of the Naval Service. Required of and open only to all NROTC students. Pass/Fail. [Fall (NVSC x50) – Spring (NVSC x51)]
3 class hours, 3 credits. Advanced organizational behavior and management in the context of the naval organization. Major behavioral theories are explored in detail. Practical applications are explored by the use of experimental exercises, case studies, and laboratory discussions. Required for all NROTC scholarship, College Program, and STA-21 midshipmen. [Spring] 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 84
3 class hours, 3 credits. Introduction to the functional coordination of the Merchant fleet with the Navy in peacetime, during international tension, or during formally declared war. Naval control of shipping, operations, communications, offensive and defensive procedures and weaponry for merchant ships are covered in detail. Required for all SSMP students. [Spring]
4 class hours, 3 credits. Piloting and celestial navigation including theory, principles, procedures, the use of charts, visual and electronic aids, and the theory and operation of magnetic and gyro compasses. Celestial navigation is covered in depth. Practical skills are developed. Topics include tides, currents, effects of wind and weather, plotting, use of navigation systems, and a day's work in navigation. Required of all Navy option NROTC midshipmen who are not in a deck license program. [Fall]
3 class hours, 3 credits. Modern naval weapons from a systems approach, with examples from today's fleet. Attention is given to airborne, surface and sub-surface platforms. This course outlines the theory and employment of weapons systems. The facets of command, control, and communications are explored as a means of weapons system integration. Required of all Navy option NROTC midshipmen. [Spring]
3 class hours, 3 credits. A study of ship characteristics and types including ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, compartmentation, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems, interior communications, ship control, and damage control; theory and design of steam, gas turbine, and nuclear propulsion; shipboard safety and firefighting. Required of all Navy option NROTC midshipmen who are not in an engine license program. [Fall]
3 class hours, 3 credits. History of warfare, focusing on the impact of major military theorists, strategies, tacticians, and technological development. Required of all Marine Option NROTC Midshipmen and MECEP students. Limited to juniors only. [Fall]
3 class hours, 3 credits. 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 85
3 class hours, 3 credits. The study of naval junior officer responsibilities in naval administration. This capstone course in the NROTC curriculum builds on and integrates the professional competencies developed in prior course work and professional training. Required of all NROTC, SSMP, STA-21, and
3 class hours, 3 credits. A study of nautical rules of the road, relative-motion vector analysis theory, relative motion problems, formation tactics, and ship employment. Also included are an introduction to naval operations analysis, ship behavior and characteristics in maneuvering, applied aspects of ship handling, and afloat communications. Required of all Navy option NROTC midshipmen. [Fall] 2024-25 Undergraduate Course 86
Source: SUNY Maritime College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
