2009-2010 - Bowie State University

MISC:
MILITARY SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MISC 101 LEADERSHIP & DEVELOP I 1 CREDIT
Introduction to various leadership styles and their effects on organizations. The study of the United States Army as a profession and the
historical growth and development of the Army, stressing the magnitude of management implications; the significance of military courtesy,
disciplines, customs and traditions of the service; development of leadership abilities through practical exercises and physical fitness.
MISC 102 LEADERSHIP & DEVELOP II 1 CREDIT
Introduction to various leadership styles and their effects on organizations. The study of the United States Army as a profession and the
historical growth and development of the Army, stressing the magnitude of management implications; the significance of military courtesy,
disciplines, customs and traditions of the service; development of leadership abilities through practical exercises and physical fitness.
MISC 105 LEADERSHIP LAB I 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite(s): None. The course provides an opportunity for the student to practice skills, knowledge, and techniques relating to the
management of people. The disciplines required as a member of a military team on the drill field are not directed to a marching and maneuver
as the ultimate objectives. They are designed to develop in the potential leader an appreciation and mastery of the art of command, poise,
physical and mental alertness and responsiveness to military direction. This laboratory allows the student to apply the principles of human
relations, leadership and the techniques of communications to develop poise, confidence and command and directional control. These are
essential to the craft of military science.
MISC 106 LEADERSHIP LAB I 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite(s): None. The course provides an opportunity for the student to practice skills, knowledge, and techniques relating to the
management of people. The disciplines required as a member of a military team on the drill field are not directed to a marching and maneuver
as the ultimate objectives. They are designed to develop in the potential leader an appreciation and mastery of the art of command, poise,
physical and mental alertness and responsiveness to military direction. This laboratory allows the student to apply the principles of human
relations, leadership and the techniques of communications to develop poise, confidence and command and directional control. These are
essential to the craft of military science.
MISC 201 LEADERSHIP & DEVELOP III 2 CREDITS
Focus on the operations of the basic military team, including military geography and the use of maps and aerial photographs; the functions
duties, and responsibilities of junior leaders; and continuing development of leadership through practical exercises. The leadership laboratory
is included in the course instruction.
MISC 202 LEADERSHIP & DEVELOP IV 2 CREDITS
Introduction to the principles of leadership, developing a personal leadership style, map reading; the functions, duties and responsibilities of
junior leaders; and continuing development of leadership through practical exercises. The course also includes problem solving, effective time
management, physical fitness and team building.
MISC 205 LEADERSHIP LAB II 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite(s): Must have completed MISC 105/106 or received placement credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science. The
course provides an opportunity for the student to practice skills, knowledge, and techniques relating to the management of people. The
disciplines required as a member of a military team on the drill field are not directed to a marching and maneuver as the ultimate objectives.
They are designed to develop in the potential leader an appreciation and mastery of the art of command, poise, physical and mental alertness
and responsiveness to military direction. This laboratory allows the student to apply the principles of human relations, leadership and the
techniques of communications to develop poise, confidence and command and directional control. These are essential to the craft of military
science.
MISC 206 LEADERSHIP LAB II 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite(s): Must have completed MISC 105/106 or received placement credit as determined by the Professor of Military Science. The
course provides an opportunity for the student to practice skills, knowledge, and techniques relating to the management of people. The
disciplines required as a member of a military team on the drill field are not directed to a marching and maneuver as the ultimate objectives.
They are designed to develop in the potential leader an appreciation and mastery of the art of command, poise, physical and mental alertness
and responsiveness to military direction. This laboratory allows the student to apply the principles of human relations, leadership and the
techniques of communications to develop poise, confidence, command and directional control. These are essential to the craft of military
science.
MISC 301 LEADERSHIP & MGMT I 3 CREDITS
Emphasis on the following, through case studies in leadership and management; delegation of authority and responsibility, span of control,
planning, coordinating, and decision making; development of the ability to express oneself clearly, with emphasis on the military problems, the
evaluation of situations and preparation and delivery of logical solutions; directing and coordinating the efforts of individuals and small units in
the execution of defensive and offensive tactical missions, including military geography, weapons systems, communications systems,
intelligence gathering capabilities and the role of the various branches of the Army.
MISC 302 LDRSHP AND MGMT II 3 CREDITS
Emphasis on the following, through case studies in leadership and management; delegation of authority and responsibility, span of control,
planning, coordinating, and decision making; development of the ability to express oneself clearly, with emphasis on the military problems, the
evaluation of situations and preparation and delivery of logical solutions; directing and coordinating the efforts of individuals and small units in
the execution of defensive and offensive tactical missions, including military geography, weapons systems, communications systems,
intelligence gathering capabilities and the role of the various branches of the Army.
MISC 305 LEADERSHIP LAB III 1 CREDIT
The course provides an opportunity for the student to practice skills, knowledge, and techniques relating to the management of people. The
disciplines required as a member of a military team on the drill field are not directed to a marching and maneuver as the ultimate objectives.
They are designed to develop in the potential leader an appreciation and mastery of the art of command, poise, physical and mental alertness
and responsiveness to military direction. This laboratory allows the student to apply the principles of human relations, leadership and the
techniques of communications to develop poise, confidence and command and directional control. These are essential to the craft of military
science.
MISC 306 LEADERSHIP LAB III 1 CREDIT
The course provides an opportunity for the student to practice skills, knowledge, and techniques relating to the management of people. The
disciplines required as a member of a military team on the drill field are not directed to a marching and maneuver as the ultimate objectives.
They are designed to develop in the potential leader an appreciation and mastery of the art of command, poise, physical and mental alertness
and responsiveness to military direction. This laboratory allows the student to apply the principles of human relations, leadership and the
techniques of communications to develop poise, confidence and command and directional control. These are essential to the craft of military
science.
372 2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog