Fall Scientific Diving Course

MLML / CSU Marine Science Diving

AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) Fall Semester Scientific Diving Course (MS 105)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • This course is designed to familiarize certified recreational divers with scientific diving techniques, and to qualify participants to dive under the auspices of MLML and other AAUS institutions.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of diving physics, physiology, decompression, NITROX, night diving, emergency and rescue skills, equipment troubleshooting, navigation, and dive planning.
  • Become familiar with research diving skills, survey techniques, and common marine organisms. Research techniques include REEF CHECK surveys.
  • Increase competency as a coldwater diver under varied conditions.
  • Become familiar with small boat diving safety techniques.
  • AAUS Scientific Diving and NAUI NITROX, Rescue, and Master Diver certifications upon completion of the course.

COURSE SIGN UP

If you would like to enroll for this course, please complete the following Google form, indicating your interest and potential class enrollment. Please note that this form will ask you for your most recent swim time for a 400yd swim (with no equipment) and any dive training records (where, when, & training agency). Please have this information ready at hand when filling out the application.

MLML Dive Program Application

How to register for MLML diving classes

 

For current students enrolled at one of MLML's consortium campuses (SJSU, CSUMB, Stanislaus State, Sacramento State, CSUEB, SFSU, Fresno State)
1. Email Diana Steller (diana.steller@sjsu.edu) for their permission to take the class
2. Forward the email from the instructor granting you permission to the MLML Graduate Program Coordinator, Terra Eggink (terra.eggink@sjsu.edu)
3. The MLML Grad Prog Coord will then help you officially enroll through your home CSU campus (either issuing you a permission code if applicable to your campus, or contacting your home campus dept./registrar to get you enrolled.)
4. Attend the first class meeting and confirm that you are correctly enrolled on both rosters (MLML's and your home CSU's)
 
For anyone else
1. Email the class instructor for their permission to take the class
2. Forward the email from the instructor granting you permission to the MLML Graduate Program Coordinator.
3. The MLML Grad Prog Coord will email you a signed registration form for you to complete and submit to CSUMB's Open University office, to officially enroll in the class through the CSU. (https://csumb.edu/openu)
4. Submit form to CSUMB Open University office and pay corresponding fees.
5. Attend the first class meeting and confirm that you are correctly enrolled on both rosters (MLML's and your home CSU's)

EQUIPMENT LIST

The dive program has very limited gear for students to borrow. Students should obtain their own gear as soon as possible before the course start date. 

You must provide: 

  1. Ditchable weight system (ex. belt, pouches, harness) for skin and SCUBA activities
  2. Buoyancy Compensator, with whistle, appropriate clips for avoiding dangling gear. BCD must have proof of service.
  3. Regulator - must have a primary 2nd stage, and an octopus, LP inflator hose and gauges including an SPG. If BCD has an integrated air source, divers must also carry an octopus for ‘COVID-safer’ air sharing. All divers must have an analog SPG.
  4. Mask & Snorkel
  5. Wetsuit (7mm wetsuit minimum for ocean, surf suit ok for pool)
  6. Gloves, Booties, Fins, & Hood
  7. Timing device, depth gauge and dive tables OR dive computer + manual
  8. Compass – and knowledge of how to use it
  9. Cutting Tool (Safety Shears or Dive knife with strap)
  10. Equipment Bag (that fits all of your gear)
  11. Smaller mesh goodie bag (that fits mask, fin, snorkel) for boat diving
  12. Personal save-a-dive kit
  13. Dive Light (minimum one, preferable to have 2)
  14. Dive slate for sampling (2 sided slates + UW paper for sale at MLML $25.00 or to borrow)
  15. Gear storage container (ex. Action Packer Tote / Tough Storage Tote)