This course introduces students to the United States Air Force (USAF) and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) with an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force; additional topics include officership and professionalism, Air Force career opportunities, military customs and courtesies, and an introduction to USAF basic communication skills. Additionally, AFROTC cadets must attend weekly Leadership Lab. Leadership Lab is a weekly laboratory that touches on the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drills and ceremonies.

A survey course designed to introduce cadets to the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Featured topics include the history and structure of the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force’s capabilities, career opportunities, benefits, Air Force installations, and communications skills. Additionally, AFROTC cadets must attend Leadership Lab. Leadership Lab is a weekly laboratory that touches on the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drills and ceremonies.

This course examines the general aspects of air/space power through historical study and analysis, providing students with knowledge of the capabilities, functions, and doctrinal employment of air/space forces. It covers the period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the employment of air/space power during the Cold War, utilizing historical/operational examples to highlight the development of USAF core competencies, capabilities, and missions that underpin the evolution of today’s USAF. This course emphasizes oral/written communication skills development. AFROTC cadets must also attend Leadership Lab, a weekly lab providing practical experience in areas like customs and courtesies, health/physical fitness, and drill and ceremonies.

This course examines the general aspects of air/space power through a historical perspective, as well as fundamental truths associated with war (e.g., principles of war and tenets of air/space power). As a whole, this course provides students with a knowledge level understanding for the element and employment of air/space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. Students will also conduct writing and briefing assignments to meet Air Force communication skills requirements. Additionally, AFROTC cadets must attend Leadership Lab, a weekly laboratory that provides practical experience in key areas to include Air Force customs and courtesies, health/physical fitness, and drill and ceremonies.

Leadership Lab (LLAB) represents the hands-on portion of the Aerospace Studies courses. It presents a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities. LLAB is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum intended to maximize cadet leadership experience and preparation for easy transition to their active duty assignments. It is conducted under the supervision of AFROTC cadre. The course focuses on the leadership experiences of senior and junior cadets and provides training in basic military knowledge and skills to underclass cadets. Cadets are trained on proper uniform wear, grooming and appearance requirements, physical fitness, knowledge of military customs and courtesies, and military drill and ceremony.

This course is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Lecture, text, case studies, and class discussion will be used to examine all aspects of leadership including counseling, mentoring, empowering, problem solving, accountability and authority. Students will develop upon basic written and oral communications skills primarily through written assignments and oral presentations.

This course is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Lecture, text, case studies, and class discussion will be used to examine all aspects of leadership including counseling, mentoring, empowering, problem solving, accountability and authority. Students will develop upon basic written and oral communications skills primarily through written assignments and oral presentations.

This course teaches the fundamentals of physical fitness and nutrition employed by the U.S. military to condition R.O.T.C. cadets for the physical demands they will face as military officers. The course consists of rigorous physical training under the supervision of military officers and noncommissioned officers. The goal of this course is to not only enhance one's level of physical fitness, but to develop leadership qualities in the conduct and planning of physical fitness training. The course will include topics in leader responsibilities in fitness training, components of fitness, principles of exercise, physical fitness program development, phases of conditioning, environmental factors and nutrition. Physical training will include, but is not limited to: running up to five miles, foot marches up to six miles with a pack, swimming, team sports, weight training, aerobics, and other activities designed to develop an individual's components of fitness, teamwork, and aggressive competitive qualities.

Progressive analysis of the evolution of warfare from the ancient world to the present. Emphasis placed on causes of continuity and/or change of methods, as well as the influence of economic, moral, political, and technological factors on strategic thought.

The Berkeley Seminar Program has been designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small-seminar setting. Berkeley Seminars are offered in all campus departments, and topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.

Conceptually examines the Armed Forces as an integral element of American society. Examines contemporary issues in civil-military relations and the national and international environment in which U.S. defense policy is formulated and implemented.

This course focuses on commissioning of cadets and their transition to active duty. The primary focus of instruction is officership, professionalism, and leadership. Topics for specific discussion include the military justice system, military ethics, core values, military professionalism and current issues affecting the Air Force, and a general introduction to base functions designed to ease cadets' transition to active duty. This course combines lecture and discussion with increased emphasis on the students' written and oral communication skills.

An analysis of the theory, origins, historical evolution, and impact of man's attempts to project seapower ashore. A case study approach is used to study major developments in amphibious warfare.

Supervised independent study and research for undergraduate students who desire to pursue topics of their own selection.

The instruction includes organization and management of military units, physical training, drill and ceremonies, land navigation techniques, survival skills, and extensive first aid training.

The purpose of this one credit hour seminar style course is to introduce the student to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer's responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses "life skills" including fitness and time management. This course is designed to give accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer's role within the Army and to lay the foundation for further leadership development. This course is structured in modules. There are five modules containing 15 one-hour (50- minute) lessons, as follows: \n Module 1 - The Army Profession: Officership (what officers/leaders do, customs/courtesies). \n Module 2 - Personal Development (time/personal management). \n Module 3 - Physical Well-Being (physical fitness, stress management). \n Module 4 - Leadership (definition, AOR model, Army Be-Know-Do-model, character, and competence). \n Module 5 - Values and Ethics (morals vs. ethnics, ethical decision making, Army (Institutional) Values).

This course overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.

The purpose of this two credit hour course is to develop students' knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership skills. Through experiential learning activities, students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, and apply communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. This course is structured in modules. There are 4 modules encompassing 30 one-hour (50 minute) lessons as follows: \n Module 1 - Enhanced Skills Training Program - This web based program assesses individual student strengths and weaknesses in Mathematics and English and designs a program of self study to improve individual weak areas to meet or exceed, minimum capabilities. \n Module 2 - Physical Well Being - Nutrition, life style, stress management, techniques, and issues \n Module 3 - Individual Leadership Skills Development - Communications, Writing, Values, Ethics, confidence building \n Module 4 - Leadership/Team building - Group dynamics, Leadership case studies

This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). This course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.

This course is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and squad level.

This course examines the role communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics covered include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military, and a survey Army leadership doctrine. There is also added emphasis on improving each student's oral and written communication abilities.

This course begins with a series of lessons designed to enable cadets to make informed career decisions as they prepare their accessions documents. The next lessons concentrate on Army operations and training management, communications and leadership skills, and support the beginning of the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course enables cadets to attain knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas that they will need to operate effectively as an Army officer, including the Army's training management system, coordinating activities with staff, and individual counseling skills. At the end of this semester, cadets should possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as competent leaders and confidently shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them. This course is structured in modules. There are six modules, as follows: \n Module 1 - The Army Profession: Officership. \n Module 2 - The Army Profession: Army Operations. \n Module 3 - Communications. \n Module 4 - Personal Development. \n Module 5 - Physical Well-Being. \n Module 6 - Leadership.

This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Students will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Students also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support.

This curriculum provides guidelines for introducing students to the organization of the Department of Defense and the naval service, the long-held customs and traditions of the service, basic leadership, ethics and character development, the duties of a junior officer, and basic information concerning shipboard procedures and safety. It is the intent of this course to stimulate the students' interest for study and investigation in future courses.

Traces the U.S. historical evolution of sea power, its concepts, theories and applications. Emphasizes the impact of world situation, U.S. national interest, changing technology, and naval leadership on the evolving concept of sea power. Relates historical developments to current trends. Examines briefly the U.S. Merchant Marine's and the former Soviet Navy's impact on sea power policy formulation.

This course will cover basic management, decision making, and moral leadership. The student will learn to establish meaningful goals, prioritize among competing demands, and plan and forecast in a task-centered organization. The course includes exposure to measures of organizational effectiveness, methods to overcome resistance to change, effective communications, and techniques to aid in counseling, team building, and resolution of disciplinary and personnel matters.

Principles of design and operation of ships. Emphasis on description and analysis of major types of propulsion plants, both conventional and nuclear. Principles of thermodynamic cycles, electrical theory, power generation and distribution, auxiliary machinery systems. Ship construction, strength and stability in intact and damaged conditions. Factors and design criteria for seaworthiness, structural integrity, and operational employment.

Theory, principles, and procedures of terrestrial and celestial navigation and piloting techniques. A study of coordinating systems, including the celestial coordinate system, nautical charts and publications, position fixing, dead reckoning, nautical astronomy, the theory and methods of celestial navigation, and the theory and prediction of tides and current.

Introduction to the various aspects of ship operations at sea. Principles of terrestrial navigation including the rules of the road for prevention of collisions at sea, vector analysis of relative motion, ship behavior and characteristics in maneuvering, precise ship positioning, use of aids to navigation, meteorology, and electronic navigation.