2003-04 Undergraduate Catalog -

The Special Studies designation is used to accommodate academic programs and courses that do not typically t within the departments of the School of Engineering. Included under this section are courses designed to enable students who are not concentrating in engineering or applied science to learn about the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of modern technology. Understanding of the machines and technical systems upon which contemporary society depends is of importance to students planning careers in business or the professions, or in the public sector.

The Courses (SS)

1099, 2099, 3099, 4099, 5099. Engineering Co-op Workterm. Each of these courses represents a term of industrial work activity in connection with the Engineering Cooperative Program. The courses are taken in numerical sequence and carry no credit. Students register for these courses in the same manner as other SMU courses except that no tuition is charged. Each course grade is determined by a written report by the student and from the scoring of the employer's evaluation form.

3300. Technology and Public Policy. In this course, the effects of technology and public policy are studied by examining issues that involve business, engineering, social sciences, and international relations. Selected technological areas such as communications, energy, computers, and transportation are explored in detail to identify the problems that government and other institutions attempt to solve.

Army ROTC

LTC Wood, Chair Department of Military Science (MILS),
The University of Texas at Arlington

Assistant Professors: Brown, Jean, White; Instructors: Currie, Hunter.

Army ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) is an on-campus program that offers college students the opportunity to graduate as officers and serve in the U.S. Army, the Army National Guard, or the U.S. Army Reserve. Scholarships are offered and are awarded on a competitive basis to the most outstanding students who apply. Each scholarship pays for college tuition and required educational fees and provides a specied amount for textbooks, supplies, and equipment. Each scholarship also includes a subsistence allowance of up to $1,000 for every year the scholarship is in effect.

Army ROTC courses are not offered on the SMU campus. Students can participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Texas at Arlington by enrolling as they enroll for other SMU courses. Students who participate in the UTA Army ROTC program are responsible for their own travel and other physical arrangements. The courses are listed under Special Studies in the Schedule of Classes.

Army ROTC Special Series Studies Courses (ROTC)

Credit for any of these Military Science courses may not be used to satisfy any School of Engineering and Applied Science Degree Program requirements.

1143. Army ROTC Introduction to Leadership I. Provides introduction to basic military skills to include principles of emergency rst aid and evacuation of casualties, map and compass reading, terrain association, and cross-country navigation. Principles of physical tness training. Introduction to military inspections. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 1180 is mandatory.

1144. Army ROTC Introduction to Leadership II. Designed to assist the student through the proper use of study habits and time management. Provides basic understanding of the Army, its organization, customs, and traditions. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 1181 is mandatory.

1180. Army ROTC Leadership Laboratory. A practical laboratory of applied leadership and skills. Student-planned, -organized, and -conducted training, oriented toward leadership development. Laboratory topics include marksmanship, small unit tactics, and multitiered programs focused on individual skill levels. All uniforms and equipment is provided without cost to the student.

2180, 2181. Army ROTC Leadership Laboratory. A practical laboratory of applied leadership and skills. Student-planned, -organized, and -conducted training, oriented toward leadership development. Laboratory topics include marksmanship, small unit tactics, and multitiered programs focused on individual skill levels. All uniforms and equipment is provided without cost to the student. 2180/2181 must be taken by all scholarship and contracted cadets. This course is required for any student concurrently enrolled in other military science courses at the 2000 level or higher.

2232. Army ROTC Basic Leadership. Introduction to the principles of military leadership, to include corps or noncommissioned officers, the decision-making process, and military correspondence. Attention is also given to the skills of establishing a physical training program, and land navigation. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 2180 is mandatory.

2249. Army ROTC Evolution of Contemporary Military Strategy. A review of contemporary military conicts. Selected battles from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Yom Kippur War are examined for impact upon current U.S. military doctrine, strategy, and weapons systems. A scenario of imagined future conict is also studied. All military science students must enroll in SSR 2181 concurrently with this course unless exception is given by the instructor.

3180, 3181. Army ROTC Leadership Laboratory. A practical laboratory of applied leadership and skills. Student-planned, -organized, and -conducted training, oriented toward leadership development. Laboratory topics include marksmanship, unit tactics, and multitiered programs focused on individual skill levels. All uniforms and equipment are provided without cost to the student. Required course for all scholarship and contracted cadets and for any student concurrently enrolled in other Army ROTC courses at the 3000 level or higher.

3241. Army ROTC Intermediate Leadership I. Development of students' ability to evaluate situations; plan and organize training and military tactics; review case studies in leadership management; and develop teaching and brieng skills. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 3180 is mandatory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

3342. Army ROTC Intermediate Leadership II. Practical application of squad and platoon leadership in tactical situations operation of small unit communications systems. Development of the leaders' ability to express themselves, analyze military problems, and prepare and deliver logical solutions. Demanding physical tness training and performance-oriented instruction in preparation for Summer Field Training. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 3181 is mandatory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

3443. Army ROTC Summer Field Training. A six-week off-campus eld training course stressing the practical application of leadership management with emphasis on tactical and technical military eld skills. Prerequisites: Completion of junior-level Military Science and permission of instructor.

4180, 4181. Army ROTC Leadership Laboratory. A practical laboratory of applied leadership and skills. Student-planned, -organized, and -conducted training, oriented toward leadership development. Laboratory topics include marksmanship, small unit tactics, and multitiered programs focused on individual skill levels. All uniforms and equipment is provided without cost to the student. The course must be taken by all scholarship and contracted cadets. Required for any student concurrently enrolled in other Army ROTC courses at the 4000 level or higher.

4341. Army ROTC Advanced Leadership I. Command and Staff functions and operations. Plan and conduct meetings, briengs, and conferences. Introduction to the Army Logistical System and the Personnel Management System. Preparation of after-action reports. Plan and conduct physical training programs. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 4180 is mandatory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

4342. Army ROTC Advanced Leadership II. Provides students with a basic working knowledge of the Military Justice System with emphasis on company-level actions and requirements including Law of Land Warfare. Exposes students to standards of ethics for the U.S. Army officer. Provides an understanding of professional roles, responsibilities, and uniqueness of military service. Concurrent enrollment in SSR 4281 is mandatory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.