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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
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(Offered in cooperation with the University of Texas at Arlington. Registration for these courses is through Mountain View College.)
MILS 1141 Foundations of Officership (1) New course added May 27, 2003
Former course prefix/number MIL 100/MILS 1241.
Prerequisite: None.
The purpose of this course is to introduce cadets to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and the Army values. Additionally, the semester addressees “life skills” including fitness and time management. The course is designed to support recruiting and retention of cadets by giving them accurate insight into the Army Profession and the officer’s role within the Army. Requires concurrent enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and participation in weekly physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. (1 Lec.)
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MILS 1142 Basic Leadership (1) New course added May 27, 2003
Former course prefix/number MIL 101/MILS 1242.
Prerequisite: None.
Application of principles of leadership through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper division ROTC students. Course focuses on communication skills, organizational ethics, study and time management techniques. Concurrent enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. (1 Lec.)
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MILS 1180 Leadership Laboratory (1)
Former course prefix/number MIL 102.
Prerequisite: None.
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, multi-tiered programs focused on individual skill levels. Uniform and equipment provided, no fee. May be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
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MILS 2251 Individual Leadership Studies (2) New course added May 27, 2003
Former course prefix/number MIL 204/MILS 2351.
Prerequisite: None.
Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and self through discovery learning. Students participate in numerous exercises to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills and apply communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Students record observed leadership traits in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in a small group environment. Requires concurrent enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and participation in weekly physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. (2 Lec.)
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MILS 2252 Leadership and Teamwork (2) New course added May 27, 2003
Former course prefix/number MIL 205/MILS 2352.
Prerequisite: None.
Coursework builds on MILS 2251 learning objectives and focuses on team building, influencing, communicating, decision-making, creative problem solving, planning and organizational skills through direct learning experiences. Experiential learning activities are designed to challenge the cadet’s current beliefs, knowledge and skills. Course work also introduces the student to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Requires concurrent enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and participation in weekly physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. (2 Lec.)
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MILS 2291 Conference Course (2)
Former course prefix/number MIL 203.
Prerequisite: Permission of the PMS.
Independent study. Designed to supplement the military science curricula by a student's concentrated study in a narrower field of military skill or subject matter. May be repeated for credit. Does not count for PE credit. (2 Lec.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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