Military Science (MS)
MS-101 INTRO TO ARMY AND CRITICAL THINKING 1.00 Credit
Introduction to mission and organization of the US Army; provides background in role of an Army officer as a career choice in either the Active Army or the National Guard/Reserves; lecture, conference, and activities dealing with military subjects; participate in outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, mountaineering, rifle marksmanship, and rappelling; texts and lab fees provided by dept; no mandatory uniform wear; students learn about available scholarships and other financial programs. Co-requisite: MS-111. Participation entails no military obligation.
MS-102 INTRO TO THE PROFESSION OF ARMS 1.00 Credit
Continuation of MS-101. Development of greater understanding of roles and responsibilities of Army officers; lecture, conference, and activities dealing with military subjects; participation in challenging outdoor activities such as orienteering, mountaineering, and weapons qualification; occasional uniform wear required; texts, uniforms, and lab fees provided by dept; more focus on leadership development and the development of personal confidence. Co-requisite: MS-112. Participation entails no military obligation.
MS-111 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-101 and MS-102.
MS-112 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-101 and MS-102.
MS-152 PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING 1.00 Credit
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. Open to all UI students. (Spring only).
MS-201 APPLIED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 2.00 Credits
Application of leadership and management skills to various case studies; organization and structure of Army units; basic first aid; practical field training in variety of outdoor skills (mountaineering, rafting, rifle marksmanship); uniform wear required; texts, uniforms, and lab fees provided by dept. Pre-requisite: MS-102 or permission of department. Co-requisite: MS-211. Participation entails no military obligation.
MS-202 FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP II 2.00 Credits
Troop leading procedures and application of procedures to planning and conducting small unit operations; individual soldier skills, such as military communication, basic map reading, and survival skills; practical field training in variety of outdoor skills (mountaineering, rafting, rifle marksmanship); uniform wear required; texts, uniforms, and lab fees provided by dept. Pre-requisite: MS-201 or permission of department. Co-requisite: MS-212. Participation entails no military obligation.
MS-211 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-201 and MS-202.
MS-212 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-201 and MS-202.
MS-252 PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING 1.00 Credit
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. Open to all UI students. (Spring only).
MS-281 MILITARY PROFICIENCY CHALLENGE 1.00-4.00 Credits
This course prepares cadets to take the two-day German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test, which consists of track and field events, marksmanship, road march, swim test, and first aid course. Department permission required. (Spring only) Co-requisite: MS-111, MS-112, MS-211, MS-212, MS-311, MS-312, MS-411, or MS-412.
MS-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-291 WORKSHOP IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: By permission.
MS-295 PRACTICUM IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-301 ADAPTIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP 3.00 Credits
Practical leadership skills in a light infantry environment; leadership techniques practiced while learning patrolling and offensive and defensive tactics at squad and platoon level; prepares cadets for five-week Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Washington. Three hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab, and 3 hours of physical training a week, plus field training exercises. Pre-requisites: Either ROTC Basic Course, Camp Challenge, or Basic Training from any US military branch of service. Co-requisites: MS-311 and MS-312.
MS-302 APPLIED TEAM LEADERSHIP 3.00 Credits
Practical leadership skills in a light infantry environment; leadership techniques practiced while learning patrolling and offensive and defensive tactics at squad and platoon level; prepares cadets for five-week Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Washington. Three hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab, and 3 hours of physical training a week, plus field training exercises. Pre-requisites: Either ROTC Basic Course, Camp Challenge, or Basic Training from any US military branch of service. Co-requisites: MS-311 and MS-312.
MS-311 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-301 and MS-302.
MS-312 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-301 and MS-302.
MS-352 PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING 1.00 Credit
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. Open to all UI students. (Spring only).
MS-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-401 MISSION COMMAND AND ARMY PROFESSION 3.00 Credits
Practical application of leadership and management skills, military justice system, administrative and logistical procedures; preparation for service as an Army lieutenant. Pre-requisites: MS-301 and MS-302. Co-requisites: MS-411 and MS-412, MS-471 and MS-472.
MS-402 MISSION COMMAND AND COMP GRADE OFFICER 3.00 Credits
Practical application of leadership and management skills, military justice system, administrative and logistical procedures; preparation for service as an Army lieutenant. Pre-requisites: MS-301 and MS-302. Co-requisites: MS-411 and MS-412, MS-471 and MS-472.
MS-411 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-401 and MS-402.
MS-412 LEADERSHIP LAB 1.00 Credit
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hours of lab every other week. Co-requisites: MS-401 and MS-402.
MS-452 PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING 1.00 Credit
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. Open to all UI students. (Spring only).
MS-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-491 WORKSHOP IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits
MS-495 PRACTICUM IN MILITARY SCIENCE 1.00-12.00 Credits