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2014-2015 APU Catalog 
    
2014-2015 APU Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAR 32800 - Scientific Diving


(4) This course meets requirements for Scientific Diver under the guidelines of Alaska Pacific University and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. Topics include data gathering techniques, collecting, common biota, behavior, installation of scientific apparatus, site location and relocation, organism identification, ecology, tagging, photography, scientific dive planning, appropriate governmental regulations, AAUS scientific diving regulations, research vessel diving, aquarium diving, and animal handling. A heavy emphasis is placed on dive safety while conducting scientific work underwater. Lab fee required. Certification fees are not covered in course fees. Students provide their own SCUBA gear or pay rental fees. Current first aid / CPR certification and diver physical are required before a student’s first dive. Instructor permission is required. Prerequisites:  SC 25000  and   or equivalent. Offered: Summer.



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