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Intermediate Skin and SCUBA Diving
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