UNAM Bachelor of Science in Military Science (Nautical – Mechanics)
Degree
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Admission Criteria
- Candidates must be approved by the Ministry of Defence.
- All BSc Military Science (Aeronautical, Army and Nautical) candidates must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) (ordinary or higher) or a recognized equivalent qualification.
- English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as a Second Language at NSSC (O-level) with a C-symbol as minimum requirement, or English as a First Language at NSSC (O-level) with a D-symbol as a minimum.
- Students require at least a symbol C on NSSC or equivalent qualification in Mathematics.
- The admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Information and Regulations of the University of Namibia.
- A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the University of Namibia’s Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subject (of which Mathematics and English must be included) to be admitted to undergraduate studies. Refer to the General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook.
- All fourth years are required to do research projects: AER3810, ARM3810 and NAV3810(prerequisite for this course the student should have passed all third year courses).
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
| English Communication & Study Skills |
| Basic Mathematics |
| Computer Literacy |
| Analytic Geometry |
| Matrices and Complex Numbers |
| Physics for Physical Sciences I |
| Fundamentals of Information Technology I |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
| English for Academic Purposes |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| Fundamentals of Information Technology II |
| Precalculus |
| Introduction to Statistics |
| Physics for Physical Sciences II |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
| Calculus I |
| Numerical Methods with MATLAB |
| Mechanics and Waves |
| Propulsion |
| Seamanship |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
| Calculus II |
| Ordinary Differential Equations |
| Electromagnetism |
| Ship Stability and Controls |
| Maritime History |
| Telecommunications |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
| Military Psychology |
| Military Management |
| Navigation and Naval Operations |
| Applied Thermodynamics |
| Auxiliaries Naval Engines |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
| Research Methodology |
| Modern Physics |
| Advanced Navigation |
| Vector Analysis |
| Naval Weapon Systems |
| Ship Design |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
| Research Project |
| Astro-Navigation |
| Military Leadership |
| Material Resistance |
| Process and Material Technologies |
| Ship Hydro-Statics and Stability |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
| Research Project |
| Nuclear Physics |
| Naval Warfare |
| Engine Automation and Controls |
| Applied Electronics |
| Corrosion and Controls |
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