Fall Scientific Diving Course (MS 105)
Fall Semester AAUS Scientific Diving 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.
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Prerequisites
Minimum of:- Open Water SCUBA certification prior to class start
- 12 logged dives (with 2 recent dives within last 2 months)
- Physical exam (see diving medical form) before class starts
- Pass the swim test first day of class (see skills list)
- Skin gear and appropriate thermal gear
- Strong willingness to meet rugged diving conditions and be a contributor to a team working in a field setting
For a detailed list of all prerequisites, please see the becoming an AAUS diver page to make sure you meet the requirements and send the application to dsteller@mlml.calstate.edu. Course add numbers will be provided to those students who meet the prerequisites.
NOTE: Science major credit for CSUF and SJSU undergraduate students only. Enrollment is limited to 12 students and preference is given to current MLML and CSU graduate students, then undergraduate students, then outside applicants, but we encourage all to apply.
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 (dsteller@mlml.calstate.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 (teggink@mlml.calstate.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)
