This course is designed to introduce students to the practices and policies of scientific diving. Introduce the students to the history and regulations governing research diving programs in the U.S. and Internationally. Training on underwater navigation, data collection, operation and installation of instrumentation will also be covered. This course will consist of two class meetings each week. There will be some dives scheduled on weekends.
Attendance is mandatory for all sessions to complete the research diving authorization.
Students must be enrolled at the University. Students must be able to pass a diving physical and a swim test. Students must purchase the required text books. Additional required reading materials will be provided by the instructors.