USF 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 185-187
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The Naval Science Program at the University of South Florida is administered by the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Unit. This program affords selected men and women the opportunity to receive instruction in Navy specified courses which, in conjunction with the baccalaureate degree, will qualify them for a commission in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Students enrolled in the university who are physically and mentally qualified are eligible to apply for the NROTC program. As naval officers, USF NROTC graduates become eligible for varied careers, serving in aviation squadrons, on surface ships, on submarines in the nuclear power program, at naval installations all over the world, or in the numerous sub-specialties as an officer of the Marines Corps. With the consent of the Professor of Naval Science, any student, although not enrolled in the NROTC program, is eligible for enrollment in naval science courses. The USF NROTC Unit offers participation through four programs: (1) the Navy-Marine Corps Scholarship Program, (2) the Navy-Marine Corps Four-Year College Program, (3) the Two-Year NROTC College Program, and (4) the Two-Year NROTC Scholarship Program.
The Navy-Marine Four-Year Scholarship Program—The NROTC National Scholarship Program is open to young men and women of all races, creeds, and national origin who are United States citizens. Students are selected on their own merit to become officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Scholarship students are appointed Midshipmen, U.S. Navy Reserve. The Navy pays for tuition, fees, textbooks, uniforms, and a monthly subsistence allowance of up to $400.00 for four years. Scholarship students are normally selected through national competition during their senior year in high school. Each year, ten Professor of Naval Science scholarships are available through a competitive selection process to Black and Hispanic students with academic potential who have yet to demonstrate their performance in a college environment or who have completed at least one, but not more than two semesters of course work at the university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and with no grade below “C”. Although it is not a requirement, a student in the NROTC Scholarship Program is encouraged to pursue a major in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics to meet the technological requirements of the Navy. Other fields of study for a major leading to a baccalaureate degree are permitted, with the approval of the Professor of Naval Science. Regardless of the major, every scholarship student must complete one year of physics and one year of calculus.
Students must include certain Navy specified courses in their program and complete a program of courses as prescribed by the professor of naval science. Upon graduation, and successful completion of the naval science curriculum, the midshipman will receive a commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.
The Navy-Marine Four-Year Corps College Program—The NROTC College Program is designed to train and educate well-qualified young men and women for commissioning. Selected students are appointed as midshipmen in the Naval Reserve prior to commencement of the advanced course in the junior year. The Navy pays for uniforms and naval science textbooks during the four-year period, and during the junior and senior years, pays the midshipman up to $400.00 per month subsistence allowance. Each student is selected for enrollment in the program on the basis of past academic performance, potential, personal interviews, and a physical examination. A college program midshipman only acquires a military service obligation after entering the advanced courses at the beginning of the junior year.
Although there are no restrictions on the major college program students may pursue, it is highly recommended that they pursue a course of study similar to that of scholarship students. Students must also include in their program certain Navy specified courses and a program of courses in naval science. Students, upon graduation and successful completion of the naval science curriculum, receive a commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy or a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of three years.
Two-Year NROTC College Program (Non-Scholarship)—The USF NROTC offers on a limited basis a two-year non-scholarship program which is designed specifically for students commencing their third year of college, who were not enrolled in the NROTC program during their freshman and sophomore years. Applications must be submitted during the sophomore year by the first of March to permit processing, personal interviews, and a physical examination. Qualifications for acceptance to this program include demonstrated ability to complete college level science and math courses. Upon acceptance into this program, the student attends a six-week intensive course at the Naval Science Institute in Newport, Rhode Island, in the summer prior to commencing the junior year of study. Students in a five-year engineering curriculum may attend the institution between their third and fourth years. The six-week summer course qualifies the student for enrollment in the NROTC program at the junior level. During the student’s attendance at the Naval Science Institute, the Navy provides room and board, books, uniforms, and transportation from home and return, as well as pays the student approximately $365.00 month. Upon successful completion of the course, the Navy pays for uniforms, naval science textbooks, and up to $400.00 per month subsistence allowance.
Students must also include in their program certain Navy specified courses and a program of courses in naval science. Students, upon graduation and successful completion of the naval science curriculum, receive a commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy or a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of three years.
Two-Year NROTC Scholarship Program—The two-year scholarship program is administered in the same manner as the two-year non-scholarship program, except that a student who has excelled in a math, physical science, or engineering major and who has demonstrated above average performance in integral calculus may be selected for a two-year full tuition scholarship, to be awarded upon successful completion of the six-week period of training at the Naval Science Institute. In addition to the full-tuition scholarship, the student will receive up to $400.00 subsistence per month, books, and lab fees.
Regardless of the major, every scholarship student must complete one year of calculus-based physics and one year of calculus. Students must include certain Navy specified courses in their program and complete a program of courses as prescribed by the Professor of Naval Science. Upon graduation, and successful completion of the naval science curriculum, the midshipman will receive a commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.
Summer Training—The NROTC Scholarship Program student is required to complete training of approximately four weeks during each of the three summer recesses. During the first summer period, each scholarship student will receive instruction in aviation training, marine combat training, surface warfare indoctrination, and submarine indoctrination either in Norfolk, Virginia or San Diego, California. The second summer training period will be performed aboard operational ships of the U.S. Fleet. During the third summer, candidates for U.S. Navy commissions will perform training aboard operational ships or aviation squadrons as a junior officer. The student who qualifies for nuclear propulsion training may elect to cruise on nuclear powered ships or submarines. Some midshipmen cruise with allied navies through the Midshipman Foreign Exchange Program. Transportation costs to and from the training sites, subsistence, quarters, and pay of approximately $365 per month will be paid to every participating student. The candidates for U.S. Marine Corps commissions will perform training at the U.S. Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. The Marine Option NROTC Summer Training Program, “Bulldog,” is a six-week training program designed to prepare mid-shipmen for appointment to commissioned grade by providing basic military instruction and physical training. An evaluation of midshipmen is made to ensure that they possess the leadership, academic, and physical qualifications required for appointment to commissioned grade in the Marine Corps Reserve. Female midshipmen participate in all NROTC curriculum requirements and activities, including cruises aboard selected ships. A woman who has qualified for Marine Option NROTC Summer Training at Quantico attends the Woman Officer Candidate Course in Quantico, Virginia.
Specified University Courses: In addition to satisfying requirements for a baccalaureate degree, the student must satisfactorily complete the following four-year curriculum guide, including required naval science courses and specified university courses.
| Freshman Year | Sem. Hrs. |
| NSC 1110 Introduction to Naval Science (Note 1) | 3 |
| NSC 1101L Naval Science Laboratory | 0 |
| NSC 1140 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (Note 1) | 3 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| MAC 2311, 2312 Calculus I, II | 8 |
| or | |
| MAC 2281, 2282 Engineering Calculus I, II (Note 4) | 8 |
| NSC 1101L Naval Science Laboratory | 0 |
| NSC 2212C Navigation/Naval Operations I: Navigation (Note 2) | 3 |
| NSC 2221 Evolution of Warfare (Note 3) | 3 |
| NSC 2231 Principles of Naval Management I (Note 1) | 3 |
| Junior Year | |
| NSC 1101L Naval Science Laboratory | 0 |
| NSC 2121 Naval Ships System I (Note 2) | 3 |
| NSC 3123 Naval Ships Systems II (Note 2) | 3 |
| PHY 2048, 2049 Physics I, II (Note 4) 1 | 0 |
| Senior Year | |
| NSC 1101L Naval Science Laboratory | 0 |
| NSC 3214C Navigation/Naval Operations II: Seamanship & Ship Operations (Note 2) | 3 |
| NSC 4224 Amphibious Warfare (Note 3) | 3 |
| NSC 4232 Principles of Naval Management II | 3 |
NOTES:
Furnished Items—All uniforms, textbooks, and equipment needed by the student for naval science courses are furnished by the Navy.
Use of Navy Science courses as University Electives—Academic departments within the university may, according to their own policies, accept naval science courses as electives to fulfill requirements in their academic program.
Naval Science Minor—Upon successful completion of the four-year Naval Science Program, a student may be awarded a minor in naval science. Specific requirements should be arranged with the student’s academic department.
Naval Science Laboratory—The naval science curriculum includes a weekly three-hour laboratory covering professional and military subject matter. Attendance is mandatory for all midshipmen.
The minor in Naval Science and Leadership entails an 18-hour program organized and coordinated through the Department of Naval Science. A minimum of 14 of the 18 credit hours must be earned at USF and the student must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor. A minimum grade of “C” or better must be maintained in each course. “S” grades will not be accepted. This program is designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of Naval leadership doctrine and the fundamental principles by which Navy and Marine Corps leaders act to accomplish their mission. The minor lays out a framework by which the Navy and Marine Corps conduct routine operations and planning and it also provides a foundation in design theory with a practical application to naval platforms and weapon systems. Special emphasis is placed on character development and effective communication skills.
Required courses: (Total of 12 Credit Hours)
Other specifications: combination of 6 credit hours from any of the naval science courses below:
Professor: Martin P. Smith; Assistant Professors: David Davis, Steve DeMatteo, Gary Dubia, John Sarao.
Minor in Naval Science and Leadership
Naval Science Faculty
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