Major historical events in the U.S. Navy, the development of sea power around the world, and obtain an overview of important trends and events that have shaped U.S. naval policy and the country s national security. The student will comprehend, in a historical context, the lessons the U.S. Navy has learned and how it has adapted its maritime strategy to support the national interest in the international arena. If there is a specific reason that requires you to be excused from class, follow the procedures in Midshipman Regulations para. At a minimum, a phone call to the administration office on the day of the absence is required. Missing a homework assignment or exam without prior notification will result in receiving no credit.
Midshipmen are responsible for all class material regardless of absence.
No tobacco products will be allowed in the classroom. Students are expected to complete the required reading assignment prior to the class period covering that lesson as per the syllabus. Assignments are used for in class discussions, therefore if you do not read, you will not be prepared to participate in the discussions. Short weekly quizzes will be given based on the reading assignments. The final exam will be given on the last day of class and will be cumulative.