PHYSED47B

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Intermediate Skin and SCUBA Diving

Physical EducationUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

PHYSED

Course Number

47B

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Intermediate Skin and SCUBA Diving

Course Description

This course is designed to continue the training and experiences of divers possessing a Basic Open Water certificate. Divers will be introduced to new diving environments and techniques, including night diving, nitrox diving, deeper diving, hazardous marine life, additional search and rescue techniques, etc. The weekend open water ocean dives will be conducted in Monterey and Carmel. This course will properly prepare students interested in underwater marine research and participation in PE/IB C407 - Introduction to Scientific Diving. Students who successfully complete all the course requirements will receive Advanced Diver and Enriched Air Nitrox Diver certifications from the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Minimum

2

Maximum

2

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Hayward, Scott

American Cultures Requirement

No

Reading and Composition Requirement

None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisite
Basic SCUBA certification; pass swim evaluation and medical examination for SCUBA.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture, Laboratory

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

2

Maximum Hours

2

Minimum Hours

2

Maximum Hours

2

Outside Work Hours Min

2

Maximum Hours

2