Hands on use and practical examinations are included and a written exam is required. Students will be required to pay for course materials and certification fees. This is the entry-level scientific diving course at ECU and is currently offered in the Spring Semester. The course must be completed to receive an ECU Scientific Diver Certification, regardless of past diving experience. Divers currently certified as a scientific diver by an AAUS Member Organization may request reciprocity for an equivalent course.
Course includes lecture, and confined water training involving a variety of training modules.
Students will be required to provide their own scuba equipment and to pay for course materials, and certification fees. Scientific Diving Openwater Training . This is the openwater training portion of the ECU scientific diver course and is required to complete ECU Scientific Diver Certification. Dives are usually scheduled in a two-week block immediately following the end of the Spring Semester. Dives include all openwater dives required for a given training module, and all dives required to meet the 100' depth certification requirements as outlined in the ECU Diving Manual.