BIOL 6806 - Graduate Extended Research Diving 1 s.h.

Students expand their elementary SCUBA skills and knowledge of underwater research techniques with skills and knowledge necessary to carry out research in more challenging situations. They learn how to monitor and perform surveys using compass patterns, at night, and at depths as deep as 100 feet. Additionally, they will create an emergency action plan for a SCUBA associated injury at specified location. Successful completion results in a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Examinations are administered in academic areas and skills are developed in the open water (marine and/or freshwater) environment. This course requires Divers Alert Network divers insurance and completion of the NYS Boating Education course. A-E only. Offered during summer session only.
Prerequisite(s): Intructor permission required.
Course fee: $92.00