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About Starfleet Academy Office of Admissions Academy Campuses Student Life Cadet Housing Academy Curriculum Majors and Minors Standard Course Layout Course Catalogue Core Courses Major/Minor Species Office of the Registrar Alien Races Command Engineering Flight Control (Navigation) Medicine Miscellaneous Science Security & Tactical Edit this nav StarFleet Academy has a number of different Departments and Courses of Study, information about which can be found here. Administration Department Administration is the study of how fleet personnel are maintained and organized. Administration: StarFleet Operations Gives background on the structure of StarFleet. Administration: Chain of Command and General Protocol Forms and ceremony of etiquette required for operation within the Chain of Command. Administration: StarFleet Bases and Outposts Discusses how StarBases and Outposts are administered by their commanding officers. Administration: StarFleet StarShips Discusses the logistics of starship personnel administration. Administration: Deployment An in depth look at how StarFleet's ships are moved around Federation space. Armory Department Armory courses teach the history and modern uses of weapons. Armory: Introduction to Weapons Provides a basic overview of the many types of weapons issued and used by StarFleet, as well as their practical implementation. Armory: Hand Phasers, Phaser Rifles and Artillery Discusses the development of the mentioned weapons, the current types of phasers, rifles, and artillery used by the Federation and other species, as well as the advantages to these weapons over others. Armory: Knives and other Small Weapons Discusses the development of the mentioned weapons, the current types of knives and other small weapons used by the Federation and other species, as well as the advantages to these weapons over others. Armory: Starship Phasers and Phaser Cannons Discusses the development of the mentioned weapons, the current types of energy-burst weapons used by the Federation and other species, as well as the advantages to these weapons over others Armory: Photon Torpedos Discusses the development of the mentioned weapons, the current types of torpedos used by the Federation and other species, as well as the advantages to these weapons over others. Armory: Non-traditional Weapons Mostly investigates non-Federation weapons used in battle, such as the Ferengi Whip. Astrogation Department Astrogation is the study of the navigation of a spacecraft in flight. Astrogation: Navigation of Starships, Sublight How Federation and non-Federation starships can be manuevered at sublight speeds. Astrogation: Navigation of Starships, Warp Speed How Federation and non-Federation starships can be manuevered at warp speeds. Astronomy Department Astronomy is the scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena. Astronomy: Astrophysics, General A study of the general physics of stellar phenomenons. Astronomy: Astrophysics, Advanced Specifics of the forces divining movement of interplanetary bodies, blackholes and wormholes. Astronomy: Stars Teaches the evolution and gravitational forces of stars. Astronomy: Stellar Cartography 1 Class on the basics of how stellar maps are assembled and analyzed. Astronomy: Stellar Cartography 2 Class on advanced stellar map-making and analysis. Chemistry Department The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems. Chemistry: Concepts The theories, models, structures, and reactions of modern chemistry are introduced to the nonscience major. Historical antecedents in the development of current concepts of matter are explored. Mathematical problem-solving in a chemistry context is included. Chemistry: Organic Chemistry 1 The compounds of carbon with an emphasis on structure, nomenclature, and stereochemistry. Laboratory course. Chemistry: Organic Chemistry 2 The compounds of carbon with an emphasis on reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory course. Chemistry: Physical Chemistry 1 Application of physical principles and mathematical descriptions to chemical systems. Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and chemical dynamics. Chemistry: Physical Chemistry 2 Application of physical principles and mathematical descriptions to chemical systems. Chemical and statistical thermodynamics. Chemistry: Advanced Inorganic The elements and the periodic table with emphasis on modern structural theory. Diplomacy Department The art or practice of conducting international relations, as in negotiating alliances, treaties, and agreements. Also, the understanding of the skills of dealing with foreign races or entities. Diplomacy: General Introduction to contact with non-Federation species. Diplomacy: Hostile Species Advanced training in tactics for dealing with hostile species. Diplomacy: Non-Traditional Situations This course provides advanced training in how to deal with non-traditional situations on a starship or base. One example would be dealing with Pre-Warp cultures, should the Prime Directive somehow be compromised. Engineering Department The study of the background, theory, assembly, repair, usage, and upkeep of the systems which control starships. Engineering: General Electronics Introduction to electronic components in both Federation and non-Federation systems. Engineering: Intermediate Electronics 1 Continues where General Electronics left off by delving more in depth with Electronics in Federation systems, and provides a practical application for the knowledge in StarFleet. Covers Computer Systems, Transporters, Life Support Systems, and Shields Engineering: Intermediate Electronics 2 Continues where Intermediate Electronics 1 left off by covering Command Functions, Bio-Neural Components, and Programming. Engineering: Computer Memory and Personnel Interfaces Focuses on computer cores for starships, as well as the interfaces which personnel use to access all ship functions. Engineering: Introduction to Warp Systems Introduces Warp Systems in Major Species vessels and conducts a thorough examination of the major components of both Matter-Antimatter drives and Quantum Singularity drives. Engineering: Advanced Warp Systems Advanced course on warp systems which includes practical warp theory, bio-matter containment, and the assembly of warp systems. Prerequisite: Introduction to Warp Systems, or Intermediate Electronics 2 Engineering: Impulse Systems Advanced course on impulse engines and related systems. Engineering: Bio-Neural Components Complete course on the expanding field of Bio-Neural circuitry. Engineering: Replicators, Transporters and Holodecks Focuses on systems which manipulate matter for personnel use. Engineering: Sensors, Communications and Helm Systems Analysis of all systems which transmit and receive data over interstellar distances. Engineering: Operations and Command Functions Advanced course on all systems which organize and relegate command and functional abilities on any given ship. Engineering: Medical Systems and Equipment Focuses on medical equipment used by standard Federation vessels. Engineering: Life Support Systems Advanced course on all systems which regulate ship atmosphere and conditions, including those aboard diplomatic vessels with the capability to support non M-Class style conditions. Engineering: Deflectors, Weapons and Security Systems Advanced course on the systems which protect Federation vessels from interstellar objects and hostile entities. Engineering: LCARS Programming 1 Introduction to LCARS programming (the standard software system for StarFleet), the process of designing and constructing software interfaces. Emphasizes the Artificial Intelligence modules, and builds on software development by means of an introduction to the features of the programming language. The course also covers some of the most fundamental data structures and algorithms that are useful to LCARS. Engineering: LCARS Programming 2 Builds on the skills acquired in LCARS Programming 1, placing special emphasis on object oriented software design and data abstraction. Students are introduced to some of the most important and frequently used data structures: lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, and programming techniques such as quantum recursion. Other topics covered include analysis of algorithm complexity, program verification, and simulations. Programming assignments focus on the design and implementation of algorithms and data structures. Engineering: Base-Mode Programming In this course, students learn and gain practical experience with software engineering principles and techniques. The practical experience centers on a semester-long team project in which a software development project is carried through all of the stages of the software lifecycle. Topics in this course include requirements analysis, specification, design, abstraction, testing, and maintenance. Particular emphasis is placed on designing and developing maintainable software and on the use of object-oriented techniques throughout the software lifecycle. Engineering: Base-Mode Operations A complete course on the use of the base-mode program in emergency situations when the AI systems have been compromised. Engineering: (Specialty) Seminar on specific non-major equipment. History Department The study and analysis of past events. History: Federation Complete background on the origins and evolution of the United Federation of Planets. History: (Non-Terran, Major Species) Studies of the origins and evolutions of the major Federation species. Offers Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Offers Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 1: Background on species, and early history. Level 2: Early history through atomic age, or equivalent. Level 3: Atomic age through modern era. Intelligence Department Intelligence covers the training of agents who collect information and conduct espionage on non-Federation entities. Intelligence: SIGNIT Collection/Jamming Training for the SIGNIT system, used for collecting information from enemy communications and jamming frequencies. Intelligence: Interrogation Training for the nuances of suspect examination. Intelligence: Analysis Advanced course on the analysis of data collected from enemy sources, and the possible messages held within. Intelligence: Crypto-analysis Training on deciphering and analyzing enemy cryptographic codes. Intelligence: Espionage 1 Introductory training in obtaining secret information from hostile government entities. Intelligence: Espionage 2 Advanced training in obtaining secret information from hostile government entities. Intelligence: Propoganda Training in the use and creation of propoganda. Language Department The study of oral and written communication. Language: Federation Standard Advanced course on writing and speech of the Federation Standard language. Mostly for those officers whose first language is not Federation standard. Language: (Non-Terran, Major Species) Advanced course on writing and speech of the given species. Offers Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 - Proficiency. Language: (Non-Terran, Minor Species) Advanced course on writing and speech of the given species. Offers Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 - Proficiency. Law Department The science and study of law; jurisprudence. Law: Federation, General Basic course on Federation laws. Law: Non-Federation Introductory course on the law systems of some non-Federation species. Law: Federation, Constitutional Focuses on the Federation Constitution. Law: Federation, Administrative Focuses on law guiding the Administrative members of the Federation. Law: Federation, Contracts Focuses on laws regarding contractual binding of services within the Federation system. Law: Federation, Criminal Focuses specifically on the trial law. Law: Federation, Interplanetary Comparative seminar on the law systems of different Major Species. Mathematics Department The study and analysis of numbers, equations, and theorums. Mathematics: Concepts Introduction to mathematical systems, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. Discusses modern applications of these systems, additionally. Mathematics: Functions and Models Study of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions within the context of mathematical modeling. Mathematics: Calculus, Advanced Study of limits, differentiation, and integration of functions of one variable. Mathematics: Discrete An introduction to the discrete paradigm in mathematics and computer science. Topics included are induction, recursion, algorithmic problem-solving, graph theory, number theory, and counting techniques. Mathematics: Differential Study of ordinary differential equations and systems of equations, through the use of analytic, qualitative/ geometric, and numerical techniques. Applications from physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, and psychology will be presented. Mathematics: Linear Algebra Solving linear systems, matrix algebra, vector spaces and linear transformations, eigenvectors, orthogonality. Mathematics: Combinatorics Continues the ideas of counting, graph theory, and algorithms from Mathematics 240. Topics may include Ramsey Theory, designs, coding theory, generating functions, and optimization. Offered in alternate years. Mathematics: Analysis A rigorous study of the structure of the real line and the properties of real-valued functions. Topics include sequences, limits, continuity, differentiabililty, and integrability. Mathematics: Probability and Statistics Theory of probability and mathematical statistics including an introduction to descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis, basic concepts of probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, special distributions, moment-generating functions, multivariate distributions, sampling distribution theory, and the Central Limit Theorem. Medicine Department The study of medical practices. Most subjects in the Xenobiology department are eligible independant specialization studies. Medicine: First Aid and Field Medicine Introductory course on emergency medical practices. Medicine: Pharmacology 1 Introduction to the composition, uses, and effects of drugs. Medicine: Pharmacology 2 Advanced course on drugs and their uses in a medical setting for both Major and Minor species. Medicine: Surgery, Major Humanoid Species Advanced course on surgical procedures for Major humanoid species. Medicine: Surgery, Non-Humanoid Species Introduction to surgical procedures for non-humanoid species. Medicine: Post-Operative Conditions Advanced course on rehabilitation of post-op patients. Medicine: Bedside Manner Focuses on a holistic healing approach to medicine, and a better understanding of the effect of a healer's demeanor on the patient. Medicine: Diagnosis, Terran Establishes an understanding of Terran states of illness or disease and the art of recognizing possible cures. Medicine: Diagnosis, (Non-Terran, Major Species) Establishes an understanding of a given Major Species' states of illness or disease and the art of recognizing possible cures. Medicine: Diagnosis, (Non-Terran, Minor Species) Establishes an understanding of a given Minor Species' states of illness or disease and the art of recognizing possible cures. Physics Department The science of nature, or of natural objects. Physics: Concepts A conceptual study of the implications of modern physics on how we view space, time, and reality. Includes an introduction to the ideas of relativity and quantum physics. Physics: General Physics 1 Mechanics, heat, and sound. Physics: General Physics 2 Electricity, magnetism, and optics. Physics: Vibrations and Waves Mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Fourier analysis and vector calculus. Physics: Classical Mechanics Central force problem, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms, and special relativity. Physics: Electrodynamics Electrostatics, electromagnetic fields, currents, and Maxwell's equations. Physics: Quantum Mechanics Mathematical formalism of quantum theory. The Schrodinger equation and operator algebra. Bound state solutions and angular momentum. Physics: Thermodynamics The laws of thermodynamics, classical and quantum distribution functions, and an introduction to statistical mechanics. Physics: Warp Theory Advanced and complete course on warp theory, from Zephram Cochrane to Bio-matter systems. Piloting Department The art of steering vessels. Piloting: Land Vehicles Complete course in a variety of land-based vehicles. Piloting: Runabouts and Shuttles Complete overview of the procedures for piloting shuttles and runabouts at both sublight and warp speeds. Piloting: Minor Ships Advanced manuevering for small-scale starships > 1,000,000 tons. Piloting: Major Ships Advanced manuevering for large-scale starships < 1,000,000 tons. Piloting: Non-Federation Ships Overview of manuevering for starships used by most Major Species. Piloting: Work Vessels Complete understanding of work vessel manuevering and functionality. Psychology Department The science that deals with mental processes and behavior. Psychology: Terran, General An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and its underlying cognitive and biological processes. Psychology: (Non-Terran, Major Species) An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and its underlying cognitive and biological processes for Major species. Psychology: Two-lobed Interspecies Individuals An introduction to the complexities of the psychology of interspecies individuals with two-lobed brains. Psychology: Four-lobed Interspecies Individuals An introduction to the complexities of the psychology of interspecies individuals with four-lobed brains. Psychology: Abnormal An overview of the main psychological disorders, focusing on the major scientific theories of their etiology and treatment. Psychology: Hostilities An overview of the development of overt psychological tendancies towards hostility in both individuals and large-scale societies. Klingons and Romulans as a focus. Psychology: Terran Personalities An overview of the major theories of personality with special focus on contemporary personality theory and research. Psychology: Terran Development Overview of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of humans throughout the lifespan. Psychology: Non-Terran, Major Species Personalities An overview of the major theories of personality with special focus on contemporary personality theory and research. Psychology: Non-Terran, Major Species Development Overview of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of humans throughout the lifespan. Psychology: Terran Gender Examination of the biological, social, and psychological differences and similarities of females and males, with a focus on the naturenurture debate within the field. Psychology: Non-Terran Gender Examination of the biological, social, and psychological differences and similarities of non-Terran females, males, and sub-genders. Survival Department The study of outliving extraneous circumstances which would normally result in death. Survival: Starship Emergencies In depth study of the procedures for staying alive during a plethora of starship emergencies. Required course for all StarFleet officers and enlisted men. Survival: Environmental Suits and Zero-G Training Beginners course in Zero-G operations, and the complete uses and procedures for use of the standard Environmental Suit. Survival: Land-based Survival in Desert, Ocean, Jungle, and Moderate conditions. Complete course on how to survive unfavorable conditions on most planetetary types. Required course for all Marine and Infantry soldiers. Survival: Captivity A seminar for command and intelligence officers on living through a captivity experience, including overcoming pain of injury, and anti-interrogation techniques. Tactics Department The study of battle strategy and methods of fighting. Tactics: Combat, Unarmed Methods of hand-to-hand combat. Tactics: Combat, Martial Arts, Anbo-Jytsu and Federation Standard Full histories and practice of both methods of Martial Arts. Tactics: Combat, Small Weapons Complete training in the use of hand phasers, phaser rifles, small (Federation issue) artillery, knives, and some other small weapons. Tactics: Combat, Phasers and Photon Torpedos Complete training in the use of Phasers and Photon Torpedos on Federation starships. Tactics: Combat, Marksmanship In depth training in the exact use of the hand phaser and phaser rifle. Tactics: Combat, Introduction to Starship Combat An introductory course on the attack and defense patterns of Shuttles and Runabouts, as well as Minor and Major starships. Tactics: Combat, Minor Starships Course on the attack and defense patterns used in small-scale starships > 1,000,000 tons. Tactics: Combat, Major Starships Course on the attack and defense patterns used in large-scale starships < 1,000,000 tons. Tactics: Combat, Non-Federation Starships Course on the attack and defense patterns used in most Major Species starships. Tactics: Combat, Shuttles and Runabouts Course on the attack and defense patterns of shuttles and Runabouts. Tactics: Small Units Training in the mobilization of small units in combat situations. Tactics: Large Units Training in the mobilization of large units in combat situations. Tactics: Strategy of Battle 1 General strategy of battle, focusing on the history and background of battle tactics. Tactics: Strategy of Battle 2 Strategy of battle, focusing on modern methods and ethics of war. Tactics: Leadership Methods of garnering the support and respect of those in your service. Xenobiology Department Xenobiology is the science of life and of living organisms on both Earth and alien worlds, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes botany and zoology and all their subdivisions. Most subjects in the Xenobiology department are eligible independant specialization studies. Xenobiology: Concepts The structure, function, heredity, evolution, and ecological interactions of living systems with emphasis on those concepts having major implications for humanoids and their societies. Xenobiology: Cell Biology, Humanoid The structure and function of humanoid cells with emphasis on evolutionary principles, basic biochemistry, and scientific epistemology. Xenobiology: Cell Biology, Non-Humanoid The structure and function of non-humanoid cells with emphasis on evolutionary principles, basic biochemistry, and scientific epistemology. Xenobiology: Physiology, Terran The biological study of the functions of Terrans. Xenobiology: Physiology, (Non-Terran, Major Species) The biological study of the functions of given Major Species. Xenobiology: Physiology, (Non-Terran, Minor Species) The biological study of the functions of given Minor Species. Xenobiology: Genetics, Humanoid 1 Fundamental principles of heredity, including both Mendelian and molecular genetics. Emphasis is on those principles with the greatest implications to understanding biological systems in general, and humans in particular. Xenobiology: Genetics, Humanoid 2 Current research and paradigms in molecular genetics with emphasis on adaptive and developmental gene regulation, molecular evolution, manipulation for gene engineering, genomics, proteomics, and their implications. Xenobiology: Genetics, Non-Humanoid Overall view of the principles of sentient non-humanoid heredity, including Reatilian theories. Xenobiology: Evolution, Humanoid The mechanisms of evolution, principles of population genetics, selection and adaptation, and the history of life on Earth, and selected Major Species planets. Biological diversity and evolutionary issues for medicine are also covered. Xenobiology: Evolution, Non-Humanoid The mechanisms of evolution, principles of population genetics, selection and adaptation, and the history of life selected non-humanoid planets. Xenobiology: Evolution, Superior Species The mechanisms of evolution, principles of population genetics, selection and adaptation for species with higher intelligence or super-human abilities. Xenobiology: Botany of Major Worlds Survey of algae, nonvascular, and vascular plants, with emphasis on the origin, structure, development, and physiology of flowering vascular plants for select Major worlds. Xenobiology: Zoology, General A survey of the major phyla, classes, and orders of animals, with emphasis on basic body plans and organization, development, phylogenetic relationships, and the structure and function of representative organ systems for Earth. Xenobiology: Zoology, (Non-Terran, Major Worlds) A survey of the major phyla, classes, and orders of animals, with emphasis on basic body plans and organization, development, phylogenetic relationships, and the structure and function of representative organ systems. Xenobiology: Microbiology 1 (Bacteria) Biology of bacteria. Laboratory includes culturing, identification, isolation from environment, and experimentation. Xenobiology: Microbiology 2 (Virii) Biology of virii. Laboratory includes culturing, identification, isolation from environment, and experimentation. Xenobiology: Algae and Fungi, Major Worlds Comparative ecology, physiology, and morphology of algae and fungi for select Major worlds. Xenobiology: Immunology, (Non-Terran, Major Species) Principles of immunology with an emphasis on the role of experimentation for understanding the response to infectious diseases and the development of new paradigms. Xenobiology: Systems 1, Derm/Respir/Cardio/Hematol Systems The major focus of this course is on disease mechanisms. Students will learn the processes that cause disease (pathogenesis), the impact of disease on the functioning of the body (pathophysiology), and the consequence of the disease on the structure of the body (pathology). The Dermatologic, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Hematologic are studied, with many opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Xenobiology: Systems 2, GI/Musc/Renal/Endoc/Reprod Continuation of Systems 1 course, and focuses on Gastrointestinal, Musculoskelatal, Renal, Endocrine, and Reproductive organ systems. Xenobiology: Pathology Pathology is an introduction to general pathology, which represents an essential foundation for understanding cell and tissue responses to injury and the pathophysiology of diseases. The course focuses on general pathological mechanisms, including cell injury, inflammation, wound healing and angiogenesis, atherosclerosis and neoplasia, and will be taught primarily using problem-solving, case-based methods in small tutorial sessions and laboratories. Xenbiology: Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology The course covers growth and development of normal bone and joints, the process of mineralization, the biophysics of bone connective tissues and response to stress, calcium and phosphate homeostasis and regulation by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D, the pathogenesis of metabolic bone diseases and disease of connective tissues, joints and muscle with consideration of possible mechanisms and underlying metabolic derangements. Xenobiology: Endocrinology Students will study physiology and pathophysiology of the endocrine system. The format of the course will include both didactic lectures on the various glandular systems and presentation of clinical cases with relevant laboratory information. The cases serve to illustrate the pathophysiology and treatment of endocrine disease. Xenobiology: Reproductive Biology Designed to give the student a clear understanding of the pathophysiology of the menstrual cycle, fertilization, implantation, ovum growth development, differentiation and associated abnormalities. Disorders of fetal development including the principles of teratology and the mechanism of normal and abnormal parturition will be covered as well as will the pathophysiology of the breast and disorders of lactation. Fetal asphyxia and its consequences will be reviewed with emphasis on the technology currently available for its detection. In addition the conclusion of the reproductive cycle, menopause, and the use of hormonal replacement will be covered. Xenobiology: Hematology The course offers an intensive survey of the biology, physiology and pathophysiology of blood and the blood forming organs, with systematic consideration of hematopoiesis, blood cells, blood coagulation, blood groups, hematological malignancies, bone marrow transplantation, immunoglobulins and other plasma proteins. Emphasis will be given equally to basic scientific and clinical principles. Blood and bone marrow morphology are taught at the microscope. The goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of hematology for both the clinical and the basic scientist. Xenobiology: Neuroscience Basic principles of organization and function of the nervous system will be discussed and frequent reference will be made to pathophysiology of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Students will be provided with a clear picture of modern brain science and the applications of their work in alleviating disease, and of the ways that disease can provide insight into basic scientific questions. The course will span modern neuroscience from molecular neurobiology to perception and cognition, including the following major topics: Anatomy and Development of the Brain; Cell Biology of Neurons and Glia; Ion Channels and Electrical Signaling; Synaptic Transmission, Integration, and Chemical Systems of the Brain; Sensory Systems, from Transduction to Perception; Motor Systems; and Higher Brain Function (Memory, Language, Affective Disorders). Xenology Department The study of the history, governments, general physiology, and current state of affairs of any given non-Terran species. Xenology: General Introduction to Xenology and Major Species. Xenology: (Non-Terran, Major Species) Courses on given Major Species. Offers Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 1: Background on species, and early history. Level 2: Early history through atomic age, or equivalent. Level 3: Atomic age through modern era. Xenology: (Non-Terran, Minor Species) Courses on given Minor Species. Offers Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1: Background on species, and development through iron age, or equivalent. Level 2: Iron age through modern era. Xenology: Specialty Offers special courses on the following species or groups: Borg Species 8472 The Dominion