This course is only offered in the spring semester and is typically taken during the second year. An introduction to major shipboard, aircraft, and land-based weapons systems utilized by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Basic principles of electromagnetic theory and sound wave propagation as they apply to radar systems and sonar systems are covered. This course is only offered in the fall semester and is typically taken during the fourth year. 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. This course is only offered in the spring semester and is typically taken during the second year. An introductory course to the procedures used in Naval Operations and Naval Ship handling. This course is only offered in the fall semester and is typically taken during the third year. This course focuses on the basic concepts of leadership and management.