Course Codes - PR-Prerequisite; CI-With consent of the instructor; CC-With the consent of the chairperson; CR-Corequisite; Lec.-Lecture; Lab.-Laboratory; Demo.-Demonstration; Pro.-Problem; Dis.-Discussion; 6A-Satisfies Gordon Rule; EC-Satisfies English Composition; QM-Satisfies Quantitative Methods; NS-Satisfies Natural Sciences; SS-Satisfies Social Sciences; HP-Satisfies Historical Perspectives; FA-Satisfies Fine Arts; AF-Satisfies African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or Asian Perspectives; XMW-Major Works and Major Issues; XLW-Literature and Writing.

USF 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 250 - 251

Military Science Courses

Students not attending on an Army Scholarship may take the 1000 and 2000 level courses with no obligation to the Army. Army Scholarships and service obligation options are discussed in class.

MIS 1000 ORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY AND ROTC (1)

Make your first new peer group at college committed to performing well and enjoying the experience. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, first aid, and making presentations. Learn fundamentals of leadership.

MIS 1400 FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (1)

Learn/apply principles of effective leading. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises. Develop communication skills. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader

MIS 2601 MILITARY TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES (1)

Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop Individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing, planning, coordination of group efforts, fundamentals of ROTC’s Leadership Development Program.

MIS 2610 LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT (1)

Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations, radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security and methods of pre-execution checks. Learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development.

MIS 2610L LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (0)

Required with all classes. Involves leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of various training and activities. Students develop, practice and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions.

MIS 3302 SMALL UNIT OPERATIONS (3)

PR: MIS 1000, MIS 1400, MIS 2601, MIS 2610. Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit operations and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and practicing leading.

MIS 3404 LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS – TACTICS AND CAMP PREPARATION (3)

PR: MIS 3302. Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical performance.

MIS 4410 ARMY AS A PROFESSION (2)

PR: MIS 3404. Designed to prepare cadets for duty as commissioned officers. Instruction centers around proficiency/familiarization with the military justice system, military administration, the Officer Professional Management System, international laws of war, and principles of management/leadership.

MIS 4421 SEMINAR IN MILITARY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (3)

PR: MIS 4410. Provides a basic understanding of the professional soldier’s responsibilities to the Army and the nation. Attempts to improve ethical decision-making skills through an examination of the need for ethical conduct, greater awareness and sensitivity to ethical issues, and the opportunity to apply these abilities in real world case study situations. Included are seminars to acquaint the new lieutenant with his/her relationship to NCO’s, company grade officers, and senior officers.

MIS 4930 ADVANCED DIRECTED STUDY AND RESEARCH (1-3)

PR: CI and permission of Professor of Military Science. Intensive individual study in a particular aspect of military science that is not covered in regular course offerings. Request for enrollment must be made prior to registration in the form of a written proposal. May be repeated for credit.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1999