Approved Courses
The following list includes undergraduate courses that have been approved as of June 2010. Courses added after that date do not appear in this list. Courses eliminated after that date may still appear. Not every course is offered regularly. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes at www.testudo.umd.edu to ascertain which courses are actually offered during a given semester.
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
| Number |
|
Eligibility |
| 000-099 |
|
Non-credit course |
| 100-199 |
|
Primarily freshman course |
| 200-299 |
|
Primarily sophomore course |
| 300-399 |
|
Junior, senior course not acceptable for credit toward graduate degrees |
| 386-387 |
|
Campus-wide internship courses; refer to information describing Experiential Learning |
| 400-499 |
|
Junior, senior course acceptable for credit toward some graduate degree |
| 500-599 |
|
Professional School course (Dentistry, Architecture, Law, Medicine) or post-baccalaureate course |
| 600-899 |
|
Course restricted to graduate students |
| 799 |
|
Master Thesis credit |
| 899 |
|
Doctoral Dissertation credit |
Use the search box below to view the approved courses.
Courses in "ARSC-Air Science"
ARSC - Air Science
ARSC 059 Air Force Officer Lab (1)
Restriction: Must be an AFROTC cadet. Repeatable to 10 credits if
content differs. Formerly: ARSC159.
Offers Air Force ROTC cadet officer's practical experience in military
leadership, management, organization, and customs. May include visits
to military installations, weekend laboratories, and flight orientation.
ARSC 100 The USAF Today I (1)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059.
Freshman course for AFROTC cadets. Introduces students to the United
States Air Force and encourages participation in Air Force Reserve
Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: overview of ROTC,
special programs offered through ROTC, mission and organization of the
Air Force, brief history of the Air Force, introduction to leadership
and leadership related issues, Air Force Core Values, Air Force officer
opportunities, and an introduction to communication studies. Leadership
laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by
providing cadets with followership experiences.
ARSC 101 The USAF Today II (1)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059.
Freshman course for AFROTC. Continuation of ARSC100 for freshmen AFROTC
cadets. Study of topics relating to the Air Forces and defense. Focuses
on organizational structure and missions of the Air Force; officership
and an introduction to both written and oral communication skills.
ARSC 200 The Development of Air Power I (1)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059.
Sophomore course for AFROTC cadets. Study of factors contributing to the
development of air power from its earliest beginnings through two world
wars; the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine; introductory
leadership; and assessment of communicative skills.
ARSC 201 The Development of Air Power II (1)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059.
Continuation of ARSC 200 for sophomore AFROTC cadets. The study of
historical events, leaders, and technical developments which surrounded
the growth of air power; the basics of leadership; environment of an Air
Force officer; and concepts of ethical behavior.
ARSC 210 Field Training (2)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059.
Designed to train Air Force officer candidates in the skills of
leadership, teamwork, officership, and the profession of arms.
Successful completion is mandatory for all candidates in order to
complete the AFROTC program and attain an Air Force commission.
ARSC 300 Management and Leadership I (3)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059; or permission
of UGST-AFROTC-Air Science. Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
The study of leadership and management fundamentals, professional
knowledge, Air Force doctrine, and written and oral communication
skills. Case studies are used to examine leadership and management
situations. This course will satisfy credit toward a minor in military
studies.
ARSC 301 Management and Leadership II (3)
Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must also register for ARSC059; or permission
of UGST-AFROTC-Air Science. Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Continuation of ARSC300. Study of leadership and management skills and
leadership ethics as well as written and oral communication skills
required of Air Force officers. This course will satisfy credit towards
a minor in military studies.
ARSC 399 Independent Study in Air and Space Power Implementation (1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of UGST-AFROTC-Air Science. Recommended:
ARSC401 and ARSC400.
Independent study to broaden understanding of the implementation of air
and space power. Topics of research are selected by the student and
instructor to focus the student on a particular aspect of air and space
power implementation during a particular campaign or conflict.
ARSC 400 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society I (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of UGST-AFROTC-Air Science; or (ARSC300 or
ARSC301). Corequisite: Concurrently enrolled in ARSC059; or permission
of UGST-AFROTC-Air Science. Restriction: Senior standing.
Study of American national security policy and processes to include
information and implementation, impact of major national and
international actors, and development of major policy issues. This
course will satisfy credit towards a minor in military studies.
ARSC 401 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society II (3)
Prerequisite: ARSC300 or ARSC301; or permission of UGST-AFROTC-Air
Science. Corequisite: Concurrently enrolled in ARSC059; or permission of
UGST-AFROTC-Air Science. Restriction: Senior standing.
This course examines various subjects including: military law/justice,
preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military
professionalism. This course will satisfy credit towards a minor in
military studies.
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