Naval Science Department

 

 

Welcome to the Naval Science Department at NC State University.

Please feel free to browse our site to learn more about Naval Science and Naval ROTC. 

 

 

 

 Naval Science Departement

 

 186 Reynolds Coliseum

 

 M-F 0800 - 1600

 

 (919) 515-8931

 

 

 

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Course Descriptions:

  • NS 100 Naval Science Lab

    • The NS-100 Course is designed to enforce the concepts of Military drill, courtesies and honors, elements of unit leadership, physical fitness and professional development of the prospective Naval/Marine Corps Officer. NS-100 is required of all midshipmen in the Battalion.

       

      If you are interested in attending one of our Lab sessions, or have a general interest in Naval ROTC or other Navy paths leading to a commission, please contact us.

  • NS 110 Introduction to Naval Science
    • Fundamental orientation to the Naval Service emphasizing the mission, organization, regulations, customs and traditions, broad warfare components of Navy and the major challenges facing today's Navy and Marine Officers.
  • NS 210 Leadership and Management
    • Assists students in acquiring knowledge and developing the cognitive processes necessary to make decisions in the practice of management. The student will learn the traditional foundations of management while developing decision skills to apply this knowledge in a real-world setting. The major focus is centered upon global management, ethics and social responsibility, total quality management, and cultural diversity.
  • NS 225 Navigation
    • A broad yet thorough education in basic ship navigation. Course includes a study of various navigation methods, weather, the laws of the sea, and navigational rules. Practical work includes chart plotting and understanding relative motion.
  • NS 315 Naval Engineering
    • Introduction to the application of engineering principles in the research, development, design, construction, and operation of ships, weapons systems, and ocean structures, with emphasis on thermodynamic processes and energy conversions.
  • NS 325 Naval Weapon Systems
    • An introduction to the concepts and properties of electronic, physical, electromagnetic and mechanical systems to foster an understanding of the theory and principles of operation of shipboard and aircraft weapons systems. Course emphasizes types of weapons and fire control systems, capabilities and limitations, theory of target acquisition, identification and tracking, trajectory and ballistics principles, and basic theory of radar and sonar.
  • NS 330 Evolution of Warfare
    • A survey of the evolution of warfare through the study of selected campaigns and classic battles with special emphasis on the principles of war, the military impact of leadership, and the evolution of tactics, weapons, and weaponry.
  • NS 415 Naval Operations
    • A thorough exploration of the operations conducted by the U.S. Navy. Course includes a study of U.S. Naval evolutions, operations, command & control, communication, and an introduction to naval warfare doctrine. Practical applications include the determination of advanced maneuvering methods through an in-depth understanding of relative motion.
  • NS 420 Leadership and Management II (Leadership and Ethics)
    • Skills and abilities needed for competence as a commissioned officer in the areas of human resources management, naval personnel management, material management, and the administration of discipline.
  • NS 430 Amphibious Warfare
    • A survey of the projection of sea power ashore with special emphasis on the evolution of and innovation in amphibious warfare in the 20th Century through the study of historical amphibious landings and campaigns.