COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: MSCI - Military Science
MSCI 1371. BASIC MILITARY SCIENCE (DRILL AND CEREMONY) (3-2-3)
An introduction to basic military science; basic leadership principles at the lowest organizational level; examines the organization, history and roles of the United States Army. Lower level of command, with emphasis on fundamentals and application of the techniques of conducting individual and small unit drill up to platoon level. Studying the history and methods of ceremonial drill. Land navigation, map reading and physical fitness training designed to enhance self-confidence and physical fitness through active participation. Mandatory requirements: Physical Fitness Program (PT); 1 hour block, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.. Laboratory: practical training; 90 minute block, Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m. and field training exercise (FTX) one weekend per semester TBA. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M2.
MSCI 1372. BASIC MILITARY SCIENCE (SURVIVAL SKILLS) (3-2-3)
A continuation of basic military science; leadership training with emphasis on methods and techniques of survival; in various situations designed to enhance self-confidence and physical fitness through active participation. Rapelling and other adventure training included. Examines basic first aid procedures, supplemented by training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Mandatory requirements: Physical Fitness Program (PT); 1 hour block, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.. Laboratory: practical training; 90 minute block, Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m. and field training exercise (FTX) one weekend per semester TBA. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M2.
MSCI 2371. INTERMEDIATE MILITARY SCIENCE (LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT) (3-2-3)
Application of leadership principles and intermediate military skills; personnel management and motivational technique studies through placement of students in leadership positions in assigned mission. Studies and organization of the United States Army incorporating military history. Provides instruction from fire-team to company level tactics. Increased emphasis on advanced land navigation and first aid techniques; stresses physical fitness and provides adventure training at sophomore level. Mandatory requirements: Physical Fitness Program (PT); 1 hour block, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.. Laboratory: practical training; 90 minute block, Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m. and field training exercise (FTX) one weekend per semester TBA. Prerequisites: MSCI 1371 and 1372 unless a prior military service member or Active Reserve or National Guard. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M1.
MSCI 2372. INTERMEDIATE MILITARY SCIENCE (LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT) (3-2-3)
Continuation of the application of leadership principles and intermediate military skills; provides instruction from company to battalion level. Examines the staff organization duties and roles in the United States Army; incorporating military history. Increased emphasis on advanced map reading, land navigation and planning techniques. Stresses physical fitness and provides adventure training at sophomore level. Mandatory requirements: Physical Fitness Program (PT); 1 hour block, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.. Laboratory: practical training; 90 minute block, Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m. and field training exercise (FTX) one weekend per semester TBA. Prerequisites: MSCI 1371, 1372 and 2371 unless a member of the Active Reserve or National Guard. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M1.