Scientific Diving I

Prerequisite: CHEM 2050, BIOL 2050, or MARS 1020. Must hold an Open Water recreational diving certification with a nationally recognized SCUBA certification agency (e.g., PADI, SSI, NAUI). Must have completed 18 logged dives on SCUBA. Must pass the medical clearance and meet the swimming ability standards per the HPU DIVING SAFETY MANUAL. Must have instructor approval.

This is the first of a two-course sequence to train students in scientific diving based on guidelines from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). The course will cover AAUS training standards, including the history and regulations of scientific diving, diving physics and physiology, causes and prevention of dive injuries, dive equipment, and effective dive planning.

Credit: 3