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MAR 11000 - Recreational Diving

(2) This course introduces entry level skills for SCUBA diving and snorkeling in cold water. Course meets Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) standards for Open Water Diver certification and a Dry Suit Specialty. Emphasis is on student skill development and safety. This is a performance based course, and students must pass the performance requirements to pass the class. Topics covered include proper planning, use of recreational dive tables, hyperbaric theory, and cold water diving. Course fee includes PADI certification fees, transportation to the ocean dive sites, and all student gear rental for the session. Students must provide their own mask, snorkel, fins and gloves; wetsuits and footwear are suggested for pool sessions. Satisfies: EE Personal Responsibility Foundational Studies. Prerequisites: Swim 400 yards in less than 12 minutes. Tread water for 10 minutes. Offered Fall.


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