Fall 2007 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Fall 2007; however, some (or all) may not be offered this term.  The course numbers that are offered this term link to the Schedule of Classes.  Class with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Military Science (ML S)  Department Info

ML S 110 -- Physical Fitness Training  (1 unit)
Description:  Develop an awareness of the importance of physical fitness and its life-long benefits. Enhance the individual's physical conditioning to improve general health.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 8 times (maximum 9 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 197A -- Introduction to Military Skills I  (3 units)
Description:  Organization of the Army: principles and techniques of applied leadership; customs, traditions and military courtesy; basic marksmanship; first aid; land navigation; small-unit tactics; desert survival; and self-defense. 4 sections, 1 lab required. Required field trip to Ft. Huachuca, AZ.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  open to freshman and sophomores, all others with consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ML S 197B -- Introduction to Military Skills II  (3 units)
Description:  Organization of the Army; principles and techniques of applied leadership; customs, traditions and military courtesy; basic marksmanship; first aid; land navigation; small-unit tactics; desert survival; and self-defense. 4 sections, 1 lab required. Required field trip to Ft. Huachuca, AZ.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  open to freshman and sophomores, all others with consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ML S 211 -- Ranger Challenge  (1 unit)
Description:  Increase self-confidence, mental discipline and physical fitness through hands-on instruction. The capstone event is a regional competition to be held in the Fall.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 297A -- Army Leadership Dynamics I  (3 units)
Description:  Development of leadership training for the individual in small unit levels, introduction into military tactical planning skills, practical experiences in writing and briefing military operation orders and land navigation. 4 sections, 1 lab required. Required field trip to Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Open to all freshmen and sophomores.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ML S 297B -- Army Leadership Dynamics II  (3 units)
Description:  Development of leadership training for the individual in small unit levels, introduction into military tactical planning skills, practical experiences in writing and briefing military operation orders and land navigation. 4 sections, 1 lab required. Required field trip to Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Open to all frehmen and sophomores.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ML S 300 -- Small Unit Leadership I  (4 units)
Description:  Topographical map interpretation; fundamentals of small-unit operations; drill and ceremony, leadership and behavior in the military environment; military planning and execution; practicum. Will include a week-end field trip to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Weekly lab required.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 301 -- Small Unit Leadership II  (4 units)
Description:  Topographical map interpretation; fundamentals of small-unit operations; drill and ceremony, leadership and behavior in the military environment; military planning and execution; practicum. Will include a week-end field trip to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Weekly lab required.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 310 -- Army ROTC Advanced Camp  (4 units)
Description:  Six-week summer training camp at Ft. Lewis, Washington, required for commissioning as an officer in U.S. Army.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open only to Advanced Course Army ROTC cadets.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 400 -- Officership I  (4 units)
Description:  Development of skills required to function as a manager; motivation and behavior in a military environment; highlights personal integrity, honor and professional ethics; military legal system; unit management; practicum. Will include a week-end field trip to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Weekly lab required.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 401 -- Officership II  (4 units)
Description:  Development of skills required to function as a manager; motivation and behavior in a military environment; highlights personal integrity, honor and professional ethics; military legal system; unit management; practicum. Will include a week-end field trip to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Weekly lab required.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $35.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 496A -- Advanced Officership  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ML S 499 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.