PED X02G PED 102G Topics in Skin Diving and Scuba Diving 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Training in underwater safety, skin and scuba skills, care of equipment. Culminates in PADI certification. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Advanced-level swimming skills. Strong swimming and survival skills required.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 1: Basic Scuba Diving. Classroom, pool, and open water training with emphasis on underwater safety, the skills of skin and scuba diving, equipment, the underwater environment, planning for a dive. Culminates in nationally recognized certification.
Topic 2: Intermediate Scuba Diving. Classroom, pool, and open water training with emphasis on navigation, air consumption, emergency procedures, night dives. Culminates in nationally recognized certification. Restrictions: Open to divers with Basic Certification.
Topic 3: Advanced Scuba Diving. Classroom, pool, and open water training with emphasis on deep dives, mapping, search and research diving, equipment rescue work. Culminates in nationally recognized certification. Restrictions: Open to experienced divers with Intermediate Certification.