This subject is offered in an independent study mode, with optional seminars and assistance available from lab technicians and Help Center tutors. This subject offers the student comprehensive instruction in diving physics and gas laws applicable to the underwater environment. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing, diagnosing and understanding the physical effects of pressure. In this subject the student receives comprehensive instruction in human physiology and the effects of pressure. Topics include toxicity of breathing gases under pressure, pulmonary barotrauma and decompression sickness.
Emphasis is placed on recognition, diagnosis and treatment of diving related illness.
This subject includes training in rigging, hoisting, signaling and construction safety for the marine and construction industry. Personal discipline for the safe conduct of activities on and around a construction site is emphasized. In addition, students learn the operation and general maintenance of modern breathing air and tool compressors and the use of hand, pneumatic and hydraulic tools. This subject introduces students to engineering topics related to the marine environment. Topics covered include mathematics, technical writing and water pollution control systems.