<p>They are the type of course that swabs (freshmen) take at the Academy. Look at this link to get an idea of the core curriculum: [Academics</a> - United States Coast Guard Academy](<a href=“http://www.uscga.edu/display.aspx?id=548]Academics”>http://www.uscga.edu/display.aspx?id=548)</p>
<p>Click on one of the majors, then click on curriculum by year.</p>