One unit . Naval Science 12 Naval Ship Systems 1 - Spring A course designed to familiarize students with types, structure and purpose of naval ships and engineering systems. Ship compartmentation, propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems, interior communications, and ship control are included. Elements of ship design to achieve safe operation and ship stability characteristics are examined. The derivation and utility of celestial navigation and application of spherical trigonometry to the astronomical triangle.
Additional topics covered include piloting, electronic navigation, and various navigational aids.
Wave propagation theory is briefly covered. Required of all Navy option midshipmen. An introductory course to the procedures used in Naval Operations and Naval Shiphandling. Required of all Navy option midshipmen. The course is designed to cover the causes of continuity and of changes in the means and methods of warfare during major periods of history.