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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department Head: Colonel Hardin
Requirements for a major in mechanical engineering are specified in Mechanical Engineering . |
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ME 336 - Heat and Mass Transfer
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 3.5
Fundamental principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation are examined. Provides an introduction to mass transfer. Contains elements of design of fins and composite walls. Finite difference techniques are introduced. Includes laboratory experience to reinforce theoretical concepts to include engineering team experience and report writing. Prerequisite(s): ME 311 and MA 311 .
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ME 342 - Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of dynamic system in both the time and frequency domain, with application to the design of basic feedback control systems. Mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid systems are considered. Topics include transfer function determination, frequency response, error analysis, root locus techniques, stability analysis, linear and non-linear systems. Prerequisite(s): MA 311 and EE 351 .
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ME 343 - ME Design Competition Participation
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Participation in a student design team competition team for underclassmen. Prerequisite(s): Permission of a team adviser.
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ME 344 - ME Design Competition Participation
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Participation in a student design team competition team for underclassmen. Prerequisite(s): Permission of a team adviser.
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ME 355 - Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Offered to mechanical engineering cadets engaged in summer research. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
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ME 356 - Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Offered to mechanical engineering cadets engaged in summer research. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
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ME 413 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Design and analysis of atmospheric propulsion engines and systems. Thermodynamics, combustion fundamentals, turbo machinery and the aerothermodynamics of inlets, diffusers, combustors, and nozzles as related to the design of gas turbine and rocket engines and components. Matching of propulsion system to vehicle requirements. Prerequisite(s): ME 313 .
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ME 414 - Turbomachinery
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and performance characteristics bearing on the design of fluid dynamic machines such as centrifugal and axial flow pumps, fans, compressors, and turbines. Prerequisite(s): ME 314 and ME 311 .
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ME 415 - Flight Mechanics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Properties of the earth’s atmosphere. Aerodynamic parameters, generation of lift, airfoils and wing theory. Boundary layer, aerodynamic drag. Aircraft performance: climb, range and endurance. Introduction to stability and control. Prerequisite(s): 2nd class standing or higher.
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ME 416 - Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to differential analysis of fluid motion, incompressible external inviscid flow, incompressible external viscous flow, steady one-dimensional compressible flow: Fanno Line Flow, Rayleigh Line Flow, Normal Shocks. Prerequisite(s): ME 311 and ME 314 .
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ME 417 - Aircraft Structural Analysis
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the linear, static structural behavior relating to aircraft design. Classical methods of analysis will be applied to practical problems. Prerequisite(s): ME 201 and ME 206 .
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ME 418 - Thermal Environment Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and synthesis of systems to produce control of the thermal environment of enclosures for human occupancy, processes of special equipment. Psychrometrics of air, heating and cooling load calculations, and systems design. Prerequisite(s): ME 311 .
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ME 419 - Thermal-Fluid Systems Design
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 4
Application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to energy conversion processes. Design of engines, heat exchangers, compressors, valves, fans, blowers, vessel design, and power and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite(s): ME 313 , ME 314 , ME 336 .
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ME 425 - Mechanical Design
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 4
Design of mechanical components subject to static and fatigue loads. Practical design and applications of materials to power screws, fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, chains, and belts. Design of power transmissions. Introduction to the finite element method. Prerequisite(s): .
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ME 427 - Introduction to Automated Manufacturing Systems
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to computer-aided manufacturing. Familiarization with standard manufacturing processes. Study of commercial CNC programming languages, CNC mill operation and CNC lathe operation, and pick-and-place robots. Extensive hands-on-operation of robots, CNC units and machinery. Open-ended design of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability. Prerequisite(s): ME 110 and ME 109 .
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ME 431 - Power Plant Design
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The production of power from the Rankine, Brayton, and combined cycles will be studied. Realistic cycles similar to those found in current use will be analyzed. Consideration will be given to economics, materials selection, and environmental concerns. Each cadet will perform an economic analysis on a cycle design. The use of nuclear energy as a source of thermal energy will be considered. Prerequisite(s): ME 313 , ME 336 , and ME 314 .
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ME 443 - ME Design Competition
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 3
The first semester of a two semester sequence. A cadet team will design and build a working device in order to compete in a national design competition. This first course is intended to be coupled with ME 444 in the spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
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ME 444W - Mechanical Engineering Design
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 3
A full-semester team-project internship. Cadets in three-person teams serve as consultants to an industrial client. Emphasis on conducting a professional-level design study, and the preparation of a verbal, plus written, report to industry. Prerequisite(s): Take ME 419 or ME 425
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ME 455 - Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Offered to mechanical engineering cadets engaged in summer research. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
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ME 456 - Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Offered to mechanical engineering cadets engaged in summer research. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
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ME 457 - Seminar
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Weekly seminars will cover job placement, graduate schools, ethics, design safety and preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Oral and written reports on engineering ethics case studies are required.
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ME 458 - Seminar
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0
Weekly seminars will provide preparation for the spring Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
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ME 461 - Independent Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Offered to mechanical engineering cadets engaged in research or thesis projects supervised by the faculty. Credits may be substituted for appropriate mechanical engineering courses offered in the regular session. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head and faculty or senior thesis adviser.
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ME 462 - Independent Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Offered to mechanical engineering cadets engaged in research or thesis projects supervised by the faculty. Credits may be substituted for appropriate mechanical engineering courses offered in the regular session. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head and faculty or senior thesis adviser.
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ME 480 - Internal Combustion Engine
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of reciprocating internal combustion engines; basic thermodynamic principles, compression and spark ignition engines, fuels, combustion, emissions, mechanical design considerations. Prerequisite(s): ME 313
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ME 481 - Computational Modeling and Virtual Design
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Geometric and solid modeling for computational analysis; finite element and finite volume formulation of the conservation laws, system optimization and rapid prototyping. Focus in on designing a system, representing that system on the computer, and analyzing it using finite volume or finite element techniques. Emphasis is on the use of computer based tools for system and component design. Prerequisite(s): ME 109 , ME 313 , ME 314 , ME 336 and ME 311 .
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ME 484 - Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the analysis and design of fiber-reinforced composite materials. The course centers upon a semester-long design project. As part of this project, cadet teams first conduct a literature search to determine types of fiber materials, matrix materials and manufacturing methods currently available and present their findings and project recommendations to the class. The analysis of material response to loading for both lamina and laminates is discussed. The cadets, working in teams, then analyze, design, and fabricate a fiber-reinforced structure. Prerequisite(s): ME 206 .
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ME 485 - Advanced Mechanical Design
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3
Extended use of the finite element method in the design of mechanical elements. Optimization techniques in mechanical design, dimensional analysis and modeling, graphical and analytical synthesis of mechanisms, and selection of motors. There will be a semester long design. The student will have the opportunity to work on a project that includes many of the mechanical elements discussed in the previous course work. Prerequisite(s): ME 425
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ME 486 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in mechanical engineering and related areas as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subjects and content to be announced before the semester being taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced.
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ME 490 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in mechanical engineering and related areas as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subjects and content to be announced before the semester being taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced.
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MODERN LANGUAGES INTERNSHIP (FOR ALL LANGUAGES) Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
Department Head: Colonel Bulger-Barnett
- All cadets who enter with two or more entrance units in a modern foreign language are given placement tests and are placed in appropriate courses on the basis of the test results, their previous high school language coursework, and after consultation with the department head of modern languages.
- A single year of a foreign language shall count toward meeting graduation requirements only when the cadet is studying a second language or is taking a language as an elective.
- Classroom work is supplemented with computer-aided language instruction in a wellequipped Language Learning Center.
Prerequisites: Cadets must demonstrate proficiency in ML 101 in order to be admitted into ML 102. They must, similarly, demonstrate proficiency in ML 102 before enrolling in ML 201, and in ML 201 before enrolling in ML 202/204. Proficiency in ML 202/204 is a prerequisite for admission to 300-level courses. Completion of two 300-level courses or their equivalent is expected before enrollment in any 400 -level course. Once a cadet has completed work at the 202/204 level, he/she may not return to the elementary level course for credit.
Cadets who present three or more years of a high school language or demonstrate native or near-native language abilities may not enroll at the elementary level of that language. Such students will have the choice of enrolling either in the first semester intermediate level of that language or in the first semester elementary course of a different language. |
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ML 311 - Modern Language and Culture Internship
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Cadets work as interns in a modern language and culture setting where the modern language they are studying is the principal tongue. Fields may include, but are not limited to, education, industry, government agencies, and non-government agencies. Cadet interns will be expected to submit interim progress reports and a final report, all written in the principal language. Under the guidance of a faculty sponsor, who may confer with the representative of the sponsoring organization, the cadet will decide on a suitable project worthy of academic credit. Prerequisite(s): open only to first and second class MC cadets; permission of the department head and the faculty sponsor; six hours of junior (300) level course work in the principal language, preferably composition and conversation.
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ML 355 - Summer Research in Modern Languages and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The above sequence of four courses offers opportunities to qualified students for independent study and research into the national literatures and cultures of the Arabic-, French-, German-, Spanish-, and Japanese-speaking countries of the world. Under faculty supervision, the student will conduct research leading to the composition of one or more pieces of significant, original writing. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head and the faculty research adviser; a sound reading knowledge of the principal language; and the ability to synthesize material from original literary and secondary sources, some of which must be written in the principal language. Eligibility: students have completed at least 6 hours of composition/ writing intensive courses at the junior (300) level in the modern language.
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ML 356 - Summer Research in Modern Languages and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 4
The above sequence of four courses offers opportunities to qualified students for independent study and research into the national literatures and cultures of the Arabic-, French-, German-, Spanish-, and Japanese-speaking countries of the world. Under faculty supervision, the student will conduct research leading to the composition of one or more pieces of significant, original writing. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head and the faculty research adviser; a sound reading knowledge of the principal language; and the ability to synthesize material from original literary and secondary sources, some of which must be written in the principal language. Eligibility: students have completed at least 6 hours of composition/ writing intensive courses at the junior (300) level in the modern language.
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ML 455 - Summer Research in Modern Languages and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 5
The above sequence of four courses offers opportunities to qualified students for independent study and research into the national literatures and cultures of the Arabic-, French-, German-, Spanish-, and Japanese-speaking countries of the world. Under faculty supervision, the student will conduct research leading to the composition of one or more pieces of significant, original writing. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head and the faculty research adviser; a sound reading knowledge of the principal language; and the ability to synthesize material from original literary and secondary sources, some of which must be written in the principal language. Eligibility: students have completed at least 6 hours of composition/ writing intensive courses at the junior (300) level in the modern language.
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ML 456 - Summer Research in Modern Languages and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 6
The above sequence of four courses offers opportunities to qualified students for independent study and research into the national literatures and cultures of the Arabic-, French-, German-, Spanish-, and Japanese-speaking countries of the world. Under faculty supervision, the student will conduct research leading to the composition of one or more pieces of significant, original writing. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head and the faculty research adviser; a sound reading knowledge of the principal language; and the ability to synthesize material from original literary and secondary sources, some of which must be written in the principal language. Eligibility: students have completed at least 6 hours of composition/ writing intensive courses at the junior (300) level in the modern language.
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ML 498 - Reading for the Honors Thesis in Modern Languages and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Cadets will establish a topic for their Honors Thesis with the supervision of a faculty adviser. They will outline the scope of the research, a method of approach and a bibliography of works to be read for the Thesis. The cadet will present the above to the faculty mentor for Departmental approval.
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ML 499 - Writing Course for the Honors Thesis in Modern Languages and Cultures
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The cadet will address the writing process for the Honors Thesis and establish a schedule of drafts for each chapter. The faculty mentor offers critiques of both method and argument. The project culminates in an oral defense which will be open to the public. Upon successful completion of the project, the cadet will receive Departmental Honors. Open only to Modern Language majors. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ML 498 .
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MILITARY SCIENCE Department of Military Science
Department Head: Colonel Wanovich
Curriculum is delivered in accordance with applicable service regulation and instruction. |
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MS 109 - Foundations of Officership
Credit Hours: 1
Orients cadets to information and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Cadets will gain a basic understanding of Army values and culture, officership and leadership skills. Cadets will also learn time management, physical fitness and basic military skills. Cadets have the opportunity to attend one field training exercise, focusing on practical application of basics skills.
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MS 110 - Introduction to Leadership
Credit Hours: 1
Continues the lessons of MS 109 , with greater emphasis on the principles of ethical leadership. Cadets will continue to learn the basics of leadership in demanding tactical scenarios, and will practice basic military skills such as marksmanship, map reading and first aid. Cadets have the opportunity to attend one field training exercise, focusing on practical application of basic skills and teamwork in collective skills.
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MS 209 - Individual Leadership
Credit Hours: 1
Building on the first year of MS instruction, this course provided a greater focus on leadership skills. Cadets will learn both leadership theory and practical leadership techniques, with emphasis on planning, organizational and communication skills. Cadets will continue to learn and practice basic military skills such as physical fitness, marksmanship and land navigation. Cadets will learn of specific professional opportunities in the U.S. Army, and will learn the obligations of pursuing a commission. Cadets will have the opportunity to attend one field training exercise, focusing on practical application of military skills.
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MS 210 - Leadership and Teamwork
Credit Hours: 1
Continues the lessons of MS 209 , and prepares cadets for advanced studies in Military Science and Leadership. Greater emphasis is placed on applied leadership and team building. Cadets will continue to develop planning, organizational and communications skills, and will receive exposure to more complex concepts in Army doctrine. Cadets will have opportunities to practice individual leadership and teamwork in small groups during situational training exercises, and will also continue to hone basic military skills. By the end of the semester, cadets will be assessed for contracting in pursuit of an Army commission and competitively screened for attendance at a variety of U.S. Army training programs in the following summer. Cadets will have the opportunity to attend one field training exercise, focusing on individual competence and teamwork in collective skills.
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MS 310 - Leadership and Ethics
Credit Hours: 2
Continues the lessons of MS 309 , with greater emphasis on the principles of ethical leadership. Cadets will be exposed to more detailed information regarding the functions of Army commanders and staffs, and will learn about the duties and responsibilities of specific Army occupation branches. Through Army values and codified leadership dimensions, cadets will learn to practice ethical leadership in dealing with external challenges and with their own subordinates. Superior-subordinate relations and practical counseling techniques are integrated
into leadership exercises. Cadets are required to read selected works on military organizational leadership throughout the semester and must write short analytical essays.
Corequisite(s): MS 320 for commissioning cadets, or LS 351 for non-commissioning cadets.
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MS 319 - Lab for MS 309
Credit Hours: 0
The MS Lab focuses on the practical application of the subjects taught in the classroom during MS 309 . Cadets will meet rigorous leadership challenges, reinforced by consistent instructor evaluation and mentorship. Leadership exercises will include tactical scenarios as well as the development and delivery of small group instruction for other cadets. This extensive training program also includes physical fitness, marksmanship, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, mission planning and written and oral communication skills. Cadets are required to participate in one field training exercise each semester, in which they will practice both leadership and teamwork and demonstrate their tactical and technical proficiency. This laboratory course companions the MS 309 class, and all contracted cadets must take the appropriate lab section simultaneously with this class each semester (non-contracted cadets who do not seek a commission will enroll in LS 350 ).
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MS 320 - Lab for MS 310
Credit Hours: 0
The MS Lab focuses on the practical application of the subjects taught in the classroom during MS 310 . Cadets will meet rigorous leadership challenges, reinforced by consistent instructor evaluation and mentorship. Leadership exercises will include tactical scenarios as well as the development and delivery of small group instruction for other cadets. This extensive training program also includes physical-fitness, marksmanship, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, mission planning and written and oral communication skills. Cadets are required to participate in one field training exercise each semester, in which they will practice both leadership and teamwork and demonstrate their tactical and technical proficiency. This laboratory course companions the MS 310 class, and all contracted cadets must take the appropriate lab section simultaneously with those classes each semester (non-contracted cadets who do not seek a commission will enroll in LS 351 ).
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MS 409 - Leadership and Management
Credit Hours: 2
This course begins the cadet’s transition to commissioned officer. Cadets will receive information that enables them to make sound career decisions as they prepare for accession. The training emphasis moves from the individual and squad level to the platoon level. Cadets will gain specific knowledge and skills that they will need as professional officers, including training and maintenance management, subordinate counseling and development, Army staff operation and Military Justice. Corequisite(s): MS 419 for commissioning cadets, or LS 450 for non-commissioning cadets.
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MS 410 - Officership
Credit Hours: 2
This course continues the lessons of MS 409 and completes the transition from cadet to commissioned officer. Cadets will continue to learn the specific management skills they will need as professional officers. Special emphasis is give to “life skills” that cadets will need as young lieutenants, such as personal financial management, moving, housing and orientation to Army pay and benefits. Cadets will also become familiar with current Army operations worldwide. Corequisite(s): MS 420 for commissioning cadets, or LS 451 for non-commissioning cadets.
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MS 419 - Advanced MS Lab for MS 409
Credit Hours: 0
The Advanced MS Lab focuses on the practical application of the subjects taught in the classroom during MS 409 . Emphasis is on the practical knowledge and skills that cadets will need as commissioned officers and Army platoon leaders. Cadets will practice training management and subordinate development through regular interaction with underclass MS cadets. They will have numerous opportunities to exercise collective leadership reinforced by consistent instructor mentorship. Through collective training, they will also maintain their basic military skills throughout the year. Cadets are required to participate in one field training exercise each semester, in which they will play an active role in planning and conducting training for all MS cadets. These laboratory courses are companions to the MS 409 classes, and all contracted cadets must take the appropriate lab section simultaneously with those classes each semester.
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MS 420 - Advanced MS Lab for MS 410
Credit Hours: 0
The Advanced MS Lab focuses on the practical application of the subjects taught in the classroom during MS 410 . Emphasis is on the practical knowledge and skills that cadets will need as commissioned officers and Army platoon leaders. Cadets will practice training management and subordinate development through regular interaction with underclass MS cadets. They will have numerous opportunities to exercise collective leadership reinforced by consistent instructor mentorship. Through collective training, they will also maintain their basic military skills throughout the year. Cadets are required to participate in one field training exercise each semester, in which they will play an active role in planning and conducting training for all MS cadets. This laboratory course companions the 410 class, and all contracted cadets must take the appropriate lab section
simultaneously with those classes each semester (non-commissioning cadets will enroll in LS 451 ).
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MS 430 - Leadership and Ethics
Credit Hours: 2
Continues the lessons of MS 429 , with greater emphasis on the principles of ethical leadership. Cadets will be exposed to more detailed information regarding the functions of Army commanders and staffs, and will learn about the duties and responsibilities of specific Army occupation branches. Through Army values and codified leadership dimensions, cadets will learn to practice ethical leadership in dealing with external challenges and with their own subordinates. Superior-subordinate relations and practical counseling techniques are integrated into leadership exercises. Cadets are required to read selected works on military organizational leadership throughout the semester and must write short analytical essays. Note: Instructor approval required. Corequisite(s):
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MS 439 - Lab for MS 429
Credit Hours: 0
The MS Lab focuses on the practical application of the subjects taught in the classroom during MS 429 . Cadets will meet rigorous leadership challenges, reinforced by consistent instructor evaluation and mentorship. Leadership exercises will include tactical scenarios as well as the development and delivery of small group instruction for other cadets. This extensive training program also includes physical fitness, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, mission planning and written and oral communication skills. Cadets are required to participate in one field training exercise each semester, in which they will practice both leadership and teamwork and demonstrate their tactical and technical proficiency. This laboratory course companions the MS 429 class, and all contracted cadets must take the appropriate lab section simultaneously with those classes each semester. Note: Instructor approval required. Corequisite(s): MS 429
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MS 440 - Lab for MS 430
Credit Hours: 0
The MS Lab focuses on the practical application of the subjects taught in the classroom during MS 430 . Cadets will meet rigorous leadership challenges, reinforced by consistent instructor evaluation and mentorship. Leadership exercises will include tactical scenarios as well as the development and delivery of small group instruction for other cadets. This extensive training program also includes physical fitness, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, mission planning and written and oral communication skills. Cadets are required to participate in one field training exercise each semester, in which they will practice both leadership and teamwork and demonstrate their tactical and technical proficiency. This laboratory course companions the MS 430 class, and all contracted cadets must take the appropriate lab section simultaneously with those classes each semester. Note: Instructor approval required. Corequisite(s): MS 430
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NAVAL SCIENCE Department of Naval Science
Department Head: Colonel Looney
Curriculum is delivered in accordance with applicable service regulation and instruction. All Navy option scholarship candidates must complete a full year of calculus, calculus-based physics, English, and American military history/national security policy courses. Additionally, all Navy option candidates are required to take a course which covers the culture of another country or group of people. All Marine option scholarship candidates must complete an American military history/national security policy course. Substitutions, exceptions, and waivers of these requirements can be authorized only by the Professor of Naval Science. |
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NS 101 - Introduction to Naval Science
Credit Hours: 1
Navy and Marine-option. A general introduction to the Naval profession and to concepts of sea power. This course will cover the mission, organization, and warfare components of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The course will also provide an overview of officer and enlisted ranks and rates, training and education, and career patterns. Additionally, Naval courtesy and customs, military justice, leadership, and nomenclature will be examined, as well as the professional competencies required to become a naval officer.
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NS 102 - Sea Power and Maritime Affairs
Credit Hours: 1
Navy and Marine-option. This course is a survey of the U.S. Naval history, with emphasis on major developments. The course examines the geopolitical theory of Mahan and present day concerns in sea power and maritime affairs, including the economic and political issues of merchant marine commerce and the law of the sea. Naval aspects of U.S. conflicts from the American Revolution to Vietnam will also be examined.
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NS 203 - Leadership and Management
Credit Hours: 1
Navy and Marine-option. This course examines the organizational behavior, management, and leadership principles in the context of naval organization. The course will also cover management functions of planning, organizing, and controlling; individual and group behavior in organizations; motivation and leadership. Experiential exercises, case studies, and laboratory discussions will be incorporated to apply the concepts, emphasizing, decision making, communication, responsibility, authority, and accountability. Note: No lab associated with this course.
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NS 205 - Navigation
Credit Hours: 2
Navy-option. During this course students will develop practical skills in naval piloting procedures using charts, visual and electronic aids, and theory and operation of magnetic and gyro compasses, as well as inland and international rules of the nautical road. It will provide a broad overview of the celestial coordinate system, including spherical trigonometry and how celestial information can be applied to navigation at sea as well as basic principles of environmental factors affecting naval operations. Corequisite(s): NS 211 for commissioning cadets only, no lab required if non-commissioning.
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NS 206 - Evolution of Warfare I
Credit Hours: 2
Marine-option. The purpose of the Evolution of Warfare course is to provide the student with a very basic understanding of the art and concepts of warfare from the beginning of recorded history to the present day. Evolution of Warfare I explores the theory and nature of war from the classical warfare practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans through the age of transition in the 17th century. The student will examine the interrelations of political, strategic, operational, tactical, and technical levels of war from the past, while bringing into focus the application of these same principles and concepts to the battlefields of today and the future. Note: No lab associated with this course.
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NS 211 - Navy Lab for NS 205
Credit Hours: 0
Navy-option. Students demonstrate their ability to use skills learned in NS 205 for practical application. Corequisite(s): NS 205
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NS 303 - Amphibious Warfare
Credit Hours: 2
Marine-option. The purpose of Amphibious Warfare examines the principles of warfighting from the perspective of amphibious warfare. Amphibious Warfare will cover the time period from Marathon through current amphibious operations. Special emphasis is placed on the WWII period and the many amphibious operations conducted in both the European and Pacific Theaters. This Class looks at the evolution and development of tactics, techniques, and supporting equipment that facilitate warfighting at the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical level of warfighting. The student will use the information provided in these classes to build a foundation of knowledge for decision-making and further examination of the factors that affect amphibious warfare. Corequisite(s): for commissioning cadets, or LS 350 for non-commissioning.
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NS 304 - USMC Small Unit Leadership, Weapons, and Tactics
Credit Hours: 2
Marine-option Scholarship, College Program (AS), and contracted PLC/OCC candidates. The purpose of this class is to prepare Marine Corps OCS bound cadets for the academic, moral, and physical challenges they will face during the upcoming summer. The subjects covered include operation orders, small unit tactics, leadership principles, Marine Corps history, customs and courtesies, and weapons. This class focuses on mastery of the tasks that will be required for successful completion for Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. In addition, the development of effective communication skills, command presence, peer leadership, time-compressed decision-making abilities, and general military subjects will also be evaluated. The students will apply this knowledge for successful graduation of Officer Candidates School. Corequisite(s): NS 314 is required for commissioning cadets, or LS 351 for non-commissioning.
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NS 308 - Naval Engineering
Credit Hours: 2
Navy-option. This course provides the student with a detailed study of ship characteristics and types, including ship design and control, propulsion, hydrodynamic forces, stability, compartmentalization, and electrical and auxiliary systems. Also included are basic concepts of the theory and design of steam, gas turbine, and nuclear propulsion. Corequisite(s): NS 318 for commissioning cadets, or LS 350 for non-commissioning.
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NS 309 - Naval Weapons Systems
Credit Hours: 2
Navy-option. This course introduces the student to the theory and employment of weapons systems, including the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery, guidance, and explosives. The student will also become familiar with fire control systems and major weapons types, including capabilities and limitations, physical aspects of radar and underwater sound, and facets of command, control, and communications as means of weapons system integration. Note: No lab associated with this course.
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NS 313 - Marine Lab for NS 303
Credit Hours: 0
Marine-option. The purpose of the lab is to provide the student further understanding of the fundamentals of Amphibious Warfare through the review of case studies and practical application of the USMC war fighting principles. In addition, subject such as introductory Marine Corps customs and courtesies, leadership, traditions, and tactical decision games will supplement the learning environment. Corequisite(s): NS 303 for commissioning cadets, or LS 350 for non-commissioning.
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NS 314 - Marine Lab for NS 304
Credit Hours: 0
Marine-option Scholarship, College Program (AS), and contracted PLC/OCC candidates. The purpose of the lab is to provide further mastery through practical application of the subjects presented in the core curriculum. This included communication and decision-making evaluations, assessment of peer leadership skills, land navigation, military drill, and scenario-based leadership reaction exercises. Corequisite(s): NS 304 for commissioning cadets, or LS 351 for non-commissioning.
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NS 318 - Naval Lab for NS 308
Credit Hours: 0
Navy-option. The purpose of this lab is to reinforce topics covered in Naval Engineering as well as providing instruction that will prepare midshipmen for their first class summer cruise. The course will also address the surface, submarine, aviation, and special warfare communities to help prepare midshipmen for service assignment. Corequisite(s): NS 308 for commissioning cadets, or LS 350 for non-commissioning.
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NS 402 - Leadership and Ethics
Credit Hours: 2
Navy and Marine-option (Seniors). A seminar that prepares future leaders by exploring and applying a diverse range of leadership and ethical tools to enhance objective, sound, and timely decision-making in the most challenging environments. This course emphasizes the importance of leadership that adheres to the highest standards of character and integrity. It is a “Leadership Seminar” where fundamentals and applications of leadership and ethics will be discussed. Note: This is the capstone course within the NROTC academic curriculum. Corequisite(s): NS 412 for Navy commissioning cadets, NS 414 for Marine commissioning cadets, or LS 451 for non-commissioning cadets.
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NS 403 - Evolution of Warfare II
Credit Hours: 2
Marine-option. This is a continuation of the study of the art and concepts of warfare examined in Evolution of Warfare I. Evolution of Warfare II explores the theory and nature of war from the Revolutionary Periods of the 18th and 19th centuries, through contemporary warfare and the possible future of warfare. Future Marine officers will examine the interrelations of political, strategic, operational, tactical, and technical levels of war from the past, while bringing into focus the application of these same principles and concepts to the battlefields of today and the future. Corequisite(s): NS 413 for commissioning cadets, or LS 450 for non-commissioning.
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NS 408 - Naval Operations and Seamanship
Credit Hours: 2
Navy-option. Relative motion vector analysis theory, formation tactics, and ship employment; practical skills in relative motion problems. Controllable and non-controllable forces in ship handling, ship behavior, and maneuvering characteristics; various methods of visual communication, including flag hoist, flashing light, and semaphore. Corequisite(s): NS 411 for commissioning cadets, or LS 450 for non-commissioning.
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NS 411 - Navy Lab for NS 408
Credit Hours: 0
Navy-option. This lab is designed to reinforce what the student will learn in NS 408 to include practical communications exercises, maneuvering board problems and review plotting techniques learned in NS 205 . Corequisite(s): NS 408 .
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NS 412 - Navy Lab for NS 402
Credit Hours: 0
Navy-option. A continuation of , this lab is designed to reinforce the basic skills, organizational knowledge and command techniques that prospective ensigns will employ in the Naval Operating Forces. The class ties together the leadership application for Naval officers with regard to counseling, financial planning, deployments and career management for surface, sub-surface, aviation and special warfare officers. Corequisite(s): NS 402 .
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NS 413 - Marine Lab for NS 403
Credit Hours: 0
Marine-option. This lab is designed to reinforce the basic skills, organizational knowledge and command techniques that prospective second lieutenants will employ in the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). The course will address such basic skills as leading Marines, professional development, counseling and performance evaluation, training, operational risk management and basic officer administration. Corequisite(s): NS 403 .
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NS 414 - Marine Lab for NS 402
Credit Hours: 0
Marine-option. This lab is designed to reinforce the basic skills, organizational knowledge and command techniques that prospective second lieutenants will employ in the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). The course will address such topics as USMC and sister service mission and capabilities, operations and tactics, tactical decision making, and commissioning preparation. Corequisite(s): NS 402 .
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Department of Physical Education
Department Head: Colonel Coale
Classes prior to 2016:
All cadets are required to take seven consecutive semesters of physical education classes and earn four semester credit hours (exclusive of PE 430), to meet graduation requirements. New cadets do not take a physical education class first semester of their rat year. Second semester of their rat year, and first semester of the third class year, cadets will take either Swimming (PE 100 or 101), or Boxing (PE 102). Second semester of the third class year, and first semester of the second class year, cadets will take either Drug and Alcohol (PE 200), or Wrestling (PE 211). Second semester of the second class year, and first semester of the first class year, cadets will take either Principles of Physical Conditioning (PE 300), or a PE elective course. Second semester of the first class year cadets will take a PE elective course.
Class of 2016 and beyond:
All cadets are required to take seven semesters of physical education classes, and earn four semester credit hours (exclusive of PE 430) to meet graduation requirements. New cadets are required to take Wellness Concepts (PE 105), and Boxing PE 102 during their fourth-class year. Third-class year cadets are required to take Swimming (PE 100 or 101), and Principles of Physical Education (PE 300). Cadets will take two PE Elective courses during their second-class year. Cadets will also take a PE elective during the first semester of their first-class year to complete their Physical Education requirements. There is no PE requirement (OPEN semester), for the second semester of the first-class year. To accommodate special circumstances that may arise, such as study abroad and medical/health issues, the OPEN semester may occur during the fall/spring of the second-class year, or the fall of the first class year.
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PE 100 - Beginning Swimming
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 0.5
This course is for non-swimmers only.
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PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Stressed are the basic strokes, survival support, breath control skills, and pre-lifesaving skills.
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PE 102 - Boxing
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Instruction in the fundamentals of boxing.
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PE 105 - Wellness Concepts
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0.5
This course will provide an introduction to basic nutrition and dimensions of wellness. Major topics will include, choosing a nutritious diet, maintaining healthy body composition and body weight, managing stress, avoiding risks from harmful habits, and sexual health.
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PE 200 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0.5
A review of the current understanding of the short-term and long-term effects of the chronic use of drugs and alcohol. Confrontation and intervention techniques will be taught. Current laws will be reviewed.
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PE 211 - Wrestling
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Fundamentals of wrestling.
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PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1
An elementary course in exercise physiology.
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PE 315 - Combatives
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to teach cadets basic grappling techniques in accordance with the United States Army’s Level One combative program. Prerequisite(s): PE 102 (Boxing) and PE 211 (Wrestling).
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PE 321 - Leadership Exercise and Sport
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
This course will provide the student with an introduction to leadership theories and practices, exercise physology and physical training. Basic concepts and components of leadership within the exercise and sporting environment will be introduced so that the student may use this knowledge for the promotion of his/her personal fitness benefits.
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PE 322 - Leadership in Adventue Programming
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Leadership in Adventure Programming is designed to develop cadets’ leadership skills in the outdoor adventure setting. Cadets will be exposed to outdoor leadership theories, and learn how to apply them in a practical setting. An examination of basic learning styles, with an emphasis on how to adapt leadership styles in order to facilitate group success will be covered. Topics include: Functions of Outdoor Leadership, Conditional Outdoor Leadership Theory (COLT), Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, Program Planning, Sequencing, Facilitation and Debriefing Skills, Group Formation Theory and Risk Management.
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PE 323 - Cadet Peer Health/Wellness Education
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0.5
An examination of the theory and practice of peer health/wellness education and peer support and approaches to each in higher education. Course will equip cadets to deliver peer health/wellness education and peer support to the Corps of Cadets. Course will serve as a prerequisite for Cadet Peer Educator (CPE) membership which is a service group supervised by the VMI Center for Cadet Counseling.
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PE 340 - Teaching Mentorship in Physical Education
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1-3
Students with at least a 3.0 GPA in their major and who earn an A or a B in a Physical Education course, or by approval of the Department Head, may serve as a teaching assistant for a portion of a Physical Education course in a subsequent semester. The teaching mentee’s duties may vary, but a mentee must meet with his/her mentoring professor weekly and attend all class meetings of the course. Student duties will be determined by the course professor and approved by the Department Head. Duties will include: meeting with the professor each week to discuss teaching strategies and assisting the professor by helping prepare classrooms, equipment, quizzes and/or practicals, and assisting with teaching in the course. This is a pass/fail course. It may only be taken once and it can count as an exercise science elective. Registration for this course requires Department Head approval.
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PE 380 - Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the cadet with a comprehension of human movement. Subject matter includes musculoskeletal anatomy, joint structure and function, and biomechanics. The cadet is prepared to identify the various phases of motion and explain the mechanical significance of each in producing the desired outcome.
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PE 401 - Golf
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
A beginning course. When Offered: Offered during fall semester only.
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PE 402 - Lifeguarding
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
Successful completion leads to certification as a lifeguard. Prerequisite(s): PE 404
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PE 403 - Advanced Swimming and Survival
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
The course is designed for advance swimming and survival techniques. The course will cover strokes, conditioning, surface diving, snorkel introduction, underwater retrieval of gear, and advance survival techniques. Prerequisite(s): PE 101 .
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PE 404 - C.P.R.
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0.5
Successful completion confers American Red Cross certification. This course is a prerequisite for PE 103, Lifeguarding.
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PE 405 - Dietary Supplements
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0.5
Provides information on the benefits and detriments of common physical performance stimulants.
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PE 406 - Handball/Racquetball
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
A beginning course.
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PE 407 - Volleyball
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
A beginning course.
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PE 409 - Tennis
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
A beginning course. When Offered: Offered during fall semester only.
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PE 411 - Fundamentals of Resistance Training
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 0.5
Fundamentals of weight lifting.
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PE 412 - Weight Training
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
This will be an activity course designed to give cadets “hands-on” exposure to various types of resistive training programs. Cadets will actively participate in a variety of predetermined functional lifting programs relative to all of the components (strength, power, endurance) of muscular development.
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PE 413 - Cardiovascular Training Application
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
This is an activity course designed to expose cadets to various types of training programs. A cross-training approach will be utilized requiring cadet participation on a weekly basis with regard to a variety of aerobic and anaerobic training adaptations. This course is designed to be physically demanding. It will not only help cadets attain a higher level of fitness, it will also give them an opportunity to learn different training adaptations which they can utilize beyond their VMI experience.
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PE 414 - Basketball
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 0.5
This course will introduce cadets to the basic rules and skills of basketball as well as teach offensive and defensive principles. Individual skills and team concepts will be covered. This course will have a high activity/fitness component.
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