Course Description:
Fundamentals necessary for safe and efficient diving during scientific
investigations. Course materials range from diving physics and
physiology to performing scientific surveys. Emphasis on knowledge and
skills necessary to conduct research diving investigations. Program
available to certified divers and non-divers.
Prerequisites:
E270 Introduction to Scuba or National Scuba certification highly
recommended. Optional Scuba Certification is available, for additional
fees from IU or local dive facilities.
Course Objectives:
Equip university research project participants with fundamental
knowledge, skills, and research methodology necessary to conduct
scientific investigations on submerged resources.
Train participants in problem management, diving maladies, water safety, and scuba equipment handling as applied to scientific diving.
Provide Scientific Diver training which includes scuba skills, underwater research skills and comprehensive knowledge development as required for research diving participation.
Text:
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving. PADI Openwater Diver CD ROM
(for non-certified divers) Additional hand-outs will be distributed
during class.
Class Procedure:
Students will be required to meet during the regular scheduled time for
Lecture Sessions. Six Scientific diver pool sessions will be arranged,
and one optional openwater evaluation dive will be scheduled. Outside
contact hours will include various assignments to be submitted via
Oncourse.
Grading:
Midterm Exam (20%), Final Exam (40%), Pool skills (10%), Homework
Assignments (20%), Attendance (10%).
Additional Requirements:
Students will be required to complete the approved medical examination
prior to participation in any Scientific Diver open water sessions.
Additional fees for the physical exam are the responsibility of the
student participant.
Non-certified students may participate in R322 water activities, but
these will be limited, with no use of Scuba. Optional Certification
from IU or local dive shops is available for additional fee.
Instructors:
Charles Beeker, Director of Underwater Science
Email: cbeeker,
855-5748 HPER 294A
Last updated: November 10, 2002
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~scuba/sci.html
Comments:Underwater Science
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