Naval Science Courses

Midshipmen take the same basic naval science courses and laboratories in the first two years. This involves a combination of courses in naval science and the Curriculum in Peace, War, and Defense designed to provide a well-rounded individual to commissioned service. During the junior and senior years, students who desire a commission in the Marine Corps take NAVS 311 and 411 in place of NAVS 202, 301, 302, and 401. Midshipmen pursuing a nursing degree participate in an abbreviated NROTC curriculum.

Information about application for and admission in the UNC-Chapel Hill Naval ROTC may be obtained by visiting the Naval Armory on campus or addressing an inquiry to: Professor of Naval Science, CB# 3325, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3325, or by calling (919) 962-3669/1198. Information regarding the national Naval ROTC program is available from Navy or Marine Corps recruiting stations or established Naval or Marine Corps reserve units.

NAVS

101 [031] Introduction to Naval Science (1). Fundamental orientation to Naval service emphasizing the mission, organization, regulations, customs and traditions, broad warfare components, and major challenges facing Naval/Marine Corps officers. First year.

201 [061] Naval Leadership and Management (1). A study of organizational principles, management theory, and leadership styles as they apply in the Navy and Department of Defense. Sophomore year.

202 [051] Navigation (3). A comprehensive study of the theory, principles, and procedures of ship navigation, movements, and employment. Course includes spherical trigonometry, mathematics, analysis, study and practices, spherical, triangulation, sextants, navigation publications, and report logs. Covers rules of the road, lights, signals, and navigational aids, including inertial systems. Sophomore year.

202L [051L] Navigation Laboratory (1). Prerequisite, co-requisite, NAVS 202. Practical application of the theories and principles of navigation as presented in the lecture series. Sophomore year.

211L [055] Marine Option Naval Science Laboratory (0.5). One laboratory hour per week designed to introduce topics and activities relevant to the professional development of the prospective Marine Corps officer. Required for Marine Option 2/C.

301 [032] Naval Ships Engineering Systems (3). An introductory course and survey of ship design, characteristics, propulsion (including nuclear power) and control systems, and the principles of ship stability. Junior year.

302 [041] Naval Weapons Systems (3). A descriptive survey course in engineering aspects of ships weapons guidance, control, and propulsion systems and characteristics of ships weapons systems. Junior year.

311 [053] Evolution of Warfare (3). 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. Junior year.

401 [052] Naval Operations (4). A study of the maneuvering of ships in formation, and the operations in which naval vessels engage daily. Senior year.

402 [062] Naval Leadership and Ethics (1). Capstone leadership course in NROTC curriculum, emphasizing leadership skills and their ethical implications for the competent commissioned officer in areas of human resources and material management. Senior year.

411 [054] Amphibious Warfare (3). A survey of the projection of sea power ashore, with special emphasis on the evolution of an innovation in amphibious warfare in the 20th century, through the study of historical amphibious landings and campaigns. Senior year.

500L [070L] Naval Science Laboratory (0.5). Required of all NROTC students. Meets once a week to provide supplemental military training including close order drill, physical fitness, inspections, guest lectures, and leadership training.

Non-Naval Science Courses Required of Midshipmen

HIST 212 [063A] History of Sea Power (PWAD 212) (3). The influence of sea power on international affairs will be surveyed from ancient times to the present. Emphasis on United States naval history and its interaction with diplomacy, economics, and technology. Generally taken Spring of Freshmen year.

PHIL 272 [042] The Ethics of Peace, War, and Defense (POLI 272, PWAD 272) (3). The legitimacy of states; just war theory; pacifism; the ethics of revolution; terrorism; problems of war in an age of weapons of mass destruction; the moral conditions of peace.

MATH 231 [031] Calculus of Functions of One Variable I (3). Prerequisite, a grade of C- or better in MATH 130 or placement by the department. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of functions of one variable. Required of Navy Option MIDN.

MATH 232 [032] Calculus of Functions of One Variable II (3). Prerequisite, a grade of C- or better in MATH 231 or placement by the department. Calculus of the elementary transcendental functions, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, Taylor's formula, infinite series. Required of Navy Option MIDN.

PHYS 104 [024] General Physics I (4). Co-requisite, MATH 130 or equivalent. Only one of PHYS 104 and 116 may be taken for credit. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week. Required of College Program Navy Option MIDN.

PHYS 104L [024L] General Physics Laboratory (1). Prerequisite, permission of department. This section is only for students who have completed the lecture section through transfer credit, BE credit, etc. Two laboratory hours a week. Required of College Program Navy Option MIDN.

PHYS 105 [025] General Physics II (4). Prerequisite, PHYS 104. Only one of PHYS 105 and 117 may be taken for credit. Three lecture hours a week and two laboratory hours a week. Required of College Program Navy Option MIDN.

PHYS 105L [025L] General Physics Laboratory (1). Prerequisite, permission of department. This section is only for students who have completed the lecture section through transfer credit, BE credit, etc. Two laboratory hours a week. Required of College Program Navy Option MIDN.

PHYS 116 [026] Mechanics (4). Prerequisite, MATH 231 or permission; co-requisite, MATH 232. Only one of PHYS 104 and 116 may be taken for credit. Mechanics of particles and rigid bodies. Newton's laws; conservation principles. Oscillatory and wave motion. Sound. Four hours lecture and recitation per week and two hours laboratory every second week. Required of Navy Option MIDN on scholarship.

PHYS 117 [027] Electromagnetism and Optics (4). Prerequisites, PHYS 116, MATH 232, or permission; corequisite, MATH 233. Only one of PHYS 105 and 117 may be taken for credit. Electricity and magnetism; Laws of Coulomb, Ampere, and Faraday. Electromagnetic oscillations and waves. Light; diffraction, and interference. Four hours lecture and recitation per week and two hours laboratory every second week. Required of Navy Option MIDN on scholarship.