080 Military Science
Basic Course
080:091.
The American Defense Establishment: An Introduction -- 1 hr.
The role of the military in American society and foreign policy; basic history
of the military establishment; introduction to the military rank structure;
and leadership models. Discussion, 1 hr./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk. (Offered Fall)
080:092.
Foundations of Military Organizations -- 1 hr.
The basic organization of the military service; emphasis on the total
U.S. Army, its mission and capabilities; description of the different
Army branches; officer and non-commissioned officer duties and responsibilities.
Discussion, 1 hr./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk. (Offered Spring)
080:094.
Military Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills -- 2 hrs.
Students discuss and learn the principles of leadership and
apply them during a Leadership Weekend; introduction to the communication
and decision-making processes, military writing, and ethics in the military
discussion of the Principles of War, Military History and the threat of
regional conflicts. Discussion, 1 hr./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk, plus 1 field
trip. (Offered Spring)
080:095.
Military Survival Skills -- 2 hrs.
Basic military survival principles are discussed in class and
demonstrated during a Survival Weekend. Concepts taught are: shelter building,
water and food gathering, land navigation, first aid, and rescue signaling.
Discussion, 1 hr./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk, plus 1 field trip. (Offered Fall
and Spring)
080:098.
Military Science Leadership Practicum -- 4-6 hrs.
A five-week summer program at Fort Knox, Kentucky, designed
to provide leadership experiences to sophomores. Successful completion
will qualify students to enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course. Prerequisite:
departmental approval. (Offered Summer)
Advanced Course
080:116.
Small Group Leadership -- 3 hrs.
Organizational leadership with emphasis on unit goals and standards,
performance motivation, delegation of authority, and training; includes
preparation for and conduct of student-led classes in designated subject
areas. Discussion, 3 hrs./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk. Prerequisite: departmental
approval. (Offered Fall)
080:117.
Principles of Military Operations -- 3 hrs.
Fundamentals of military planning and preparation of operations
orders for small units; examines organization, functioning, and communications
of an infantry company in a tactical environment, includes: defensive,
offensive, retrograde, air assault, and fire support operations. Discussion,
3 hrs./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk. Prerequisite: departmental approval. (Offered
Spring)
080:118.
Military Command and Management -- 3 hrs.
Leadership and management of large organizations with emphasis
on effective staff management of resources and organizational behavior
problems; includes personnel management, training management and logistics
management; oral presentation and research paper required. Discussion,
3 hrs./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk. Prerequisite: departmental approval. (Offered
Fall)
080:119.
Military Leadership Development -- 3 hrs.
A comprehensive review of professional leadership development
principles with a heavy emphasis on ethics of the military profession;
case studies of applied leadership techniques and lectures addressing
problem analysis, the decision-making process, communications, counseling,
motivation and team building; broad review of military law, the military
justice system and the Law of Land Warfare; oral presentation and research
paper required. Discussion, 3 hrs./wk.; lab, 1 hr./wk. Prerequisite: departmental
approval. (Offered Spring)
080:189.
Readings in Contemporary Military Issues -- 1-6 hrs.
Individualized list of selected readings in an area of emphasis.
Prerequisite: departmental approval. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)
080:192.
Leadership Practicum -- 4-6 hrs.
A five-week summer program at Fort Lewis, Washington, designed
to provide leadership development and opportunities for students participating
in the Advanced Course. Prerequisite: departmental approval. (Offered
Summer)
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