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FALL 2008 Courses Offered

 

 

MS 1A INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP
1 Units
Instructor: LTC Martin Stokes
Prerequisites: Freshmen Only.
Course Syllabus (not yet available)
Monday 1300 - 1350 (1:00 -1:50 PM) Building 451 Room # 123 Enrollment # 33118

This course is an introduction to the organization, purpose and functions of the U.S. Army. It provides the foundation in basic life skills to include fitness, interpersonal communication and ethical behavior using current Army models. It also provides insight into the Army's profession of arms and officer's role within that profession.

MS 2AA FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP I
2 Units
Instructor: Staff
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Leadership laboratory is required.
Course Syllabus (not yet available)
Lecture: Thursday 1100 - 1150 (11:00 -11:50 AM)
Lab: Wednesday 1400 -1650 (2:00-2:45 PM)
Building 451 Room # 123 Enrollment # 33134
This course explores leadership and leadership problems solving case study: A broad analysis of leadership with an emphasis on the modern leader. Familiarization with case study on decision making and the modern army leader. This course is designed to maximize student participation, inspire intellectual curiosity, teach critical "life skills", and stimulate self-study.

MS 22 BASIC MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

0.5 Units
Instructor: Staff
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3 units.
Course Syllabus (not yet available)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 0630 - 0730 (6:30 -7:30 am) Building / Room : TRACK FIELD Enrollment # 33159

This course is basic physical conditioning using the United States Army physical training program. The course emphasizes on the cardiovascular system and upper body strength. The focus is towards Army Officer Training Corps cadets, although it is not limited to this group.

MS 27 American Military History and the Evolution of Western Warfare
0.5 Units
Instructor: LTC Martin Stokes
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a max of 2 units.
Course Syllabus (not yet available)
Tuesday and Thursday 0900 - 10:40 (9:00 -10:40 am) Building GIRV Room # 2127 Enrollment # 33191
This course provides a historical perspective to decisions made by American military leaders in booth war and peace. Whatever challenges encountered by U.S. military leaders – battlefield complexity, resource limitations, teamwork deficiencies – whatever comes their way, requires an informed decision to include transforming a military force to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s fight. In this course, we will cover major military engagements, military organizational transformations, tactics, doctrine, and political/economic constraints from the colonial period through the current operating environment. We will examine how military leaders motivated their Soldiers, devised battle strategies, implemented rules of engagement, employed technologies, and managed supplies, transportation, and logistics for their troops. We will also explore the approaches military leaders used throughout history to lead their Soldiers into battle and inspire them to victory.
MS 99 INDEPENDENT STUDIES (LOWER DIVISION)
1-5 Units
Instructor: LTC Martin Stokes
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department.
DATE AND TIME: TBA Building / Room : TBA Enrollment # 33209
NOTE: Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.
This course is selected research under the direction of a faculty member.
MS 131 TACTICAL LEADERSHIP I
2 Units
Instructor: Staff
Prerequisites: Junior standing; consent of department enrollment limited to advanced ROTC cadets.
Course Syllabus (not yet available)
LECTURE: Tuesday and Thursday 1300 - 1350 (1:00 -1:50 PM) Building 451 Room # 123 Enrollment # 33225
LAB: Wednesday 1400 - 1650 (2:00 - 4:50 PM) North Hall Room # 1105
NOTE: Leadership labs and field training are required for all students.

Study of military leadership principles, responsibilities and traits in a small unit, emphasizing adaptability and flexibility. Master technical skills in land Navigation, Troop Leading Producers, Tactical Orders, Battle Drills and Squad Tactics. Gain practical experience by planning and executing small unit military training events.
MS 141 DEVELOPMENTAL LEADERSHIP I
2 Units
Instructor: LTC Martin Stokes
Prerequisites: MS 131. Senior standing.
Course Syllabus (not yet available)
LECTURE: Monday 1430 - 1620 (2:30 - 4:20 PM) Building 451 Room # 123 Enrollment # 33241
LAB: Wednesday 1400 - 1650 (2:00 -4:50 PM) North Hall Room # 1105
Students study the fundamentals of decision making, command and control problems, staff relationships, counseling, analyzing courses of action, Leadership laboratory required for all ROTC students. Students gain practical experience by planning and executing cadet training and social events. LABS REQUIRED.
MS 190 ADVANCED FIELD STUDY (NALC)
2 Units
Instructor: LTC Martin Stokes
Prerequisites: See below
Monday 0800 - 0850 (8:00 -8:50 AM) Building 451 Room # 123 Enrollment # 33258
Prerequisites: upper division standing. Must have successfully completed MS 131,132, and 133, and 3 quarters of MS 23 prior to attending this course. Student must meet US Army Officer contracted Qualification and Documentation Requirements.

Students attend the 33-day paid Leadership Development Advanced Course designed to further develop and evaluate leadership and officer potential. The challenges are rigourous and demanding, both mentally and physically, and will test intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina.

MS 199 INDEPENDENT STUDIES
3 Units
Instructor: LTC Martin Stokes
Prerequisites: See below
DATE AND TIME TBA Building 451 Room # 123 Enrollment # 33266
Perquisites: Upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in military science; open only to ROTC advanced course students approved by the chair.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the proceeding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.

Independent studies with the professor. To permit study on a subject agreed by the student and the professor, not covered by regular course offerings.

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