Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. Classes 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 Aerospace Studies (ML A)  Department Info

ML A 100A -- Foundations of the Air Force  (2 units)
Description:  First Year GMC* Survey of the doctrine, mission, and organization of the U.S.A.F.; U.S. strategic offensive and defensive forces; U.S. general purpose and aerospace support forces.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ML A 100A is not prerequisite to ML A 100B.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ML A 100B -- Foundations of the Air Force  (2 units)
Description:  First Year GMC* Survey of the doctrine, mission, and organization of the U.S.A.F.; U.S. strategic offensive and defensive forces; U.S. general purpose and aerospace support forces.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ML A 100A is not prerequisite to ML A 100B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ML A 200A -- Airpower History  (2 units)
Description:  Second Year GMC* Survey of the development of aviation from the advent of the air age to the present, with emphasis on military aviation and its relationship with political and economic aspects of historical world situations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ML A 200A is not prerequisite to ML A 200B.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ML A 200B -- Airpower History  (2 units)
Description:  Second Year GMC* Survey of the development of aviation from the advent of the air age to the present, with emphasis on military aviation and its relationship with political and economic aspects of historical world situations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ML A 200A is not prerequisite to ML A 200B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ML A 300A -- Leadership Studies  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and application of leadership and management, with emphasis on human relations, motivation, communication for managers, organizational behavior and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and processes.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ML A 300B -- Leadership Studies  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and application of leadership and management, with emphasis on human relations, motivation, communication for managers, organizational behavior and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and processes.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ML A 400A -- National Security Affairs  (3 units)
Description:  Critical analysis of various aspects of the military in American society and its application and effects on the world political and economic environment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ML A 400B -- National Security Affairs  (3 units)
Description:  Critical analysis of various aspects of the military in American society and its application and effects on the world political and economic environment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Spring.