{"id":820,"date":"2016-07-12T10:39:17","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T17:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diving.mlml.calstate.edu\/?page_id=820"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:45:56","slug":"aaus-summer-dive-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/aaus-summer-dive-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Scientific Diving Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-820\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-820-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-820-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-e5f29691f6b2-820\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMLML \/ CSU Marine Science Diving\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"sow-sub-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) Summer Intensive Scientific Diving Course\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-820-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-820-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-820-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>Summer Course -- next in 2027<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">There will be no summer 2026 AAUS course offered through MLML this summer<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Please reach out to other AAUS OM's for their course offerings for summer 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-820-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">COURSE OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trains research divers to AAUS standards to attain status as a scientific diver. Authorization allows for research diving reciprocity among AAUS institutions <\/span>***need home institution for affiliation<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training students in advanced safe diving techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demonstrate advanced understanding of diving physics, physiology, equipment troubleshooting, navigation, dive planning, emergency and rescue skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Become familiar with research diving skills, survey techniques and common marine organisms.\u00a0 Research techniques include REEF CHECK surveys<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increase competency as coldwater divers under varied conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Become familiar with small boat diving safety and techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Become certified as NAUI Master Diver and AAUS diver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>***The summer course is<em> intensive<\/em>. <strong>Be in swimming and diving shape; come prepared.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-820-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-820\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/2017_summer-class-Big-Creek2.jpg\" width=\"4608\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/2017_summer-class-Big-Creek2.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/2017_summer-class-Big-Creek2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/2017_summer-class-Big-Creek2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/2017_summer-class-Big-Creek2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-820-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-820\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/P8130475-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/P8130475-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/P8130475-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/P8130475-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/P8130475-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/P8130475-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-820-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">COURSE DATES, LOCATIONS, REGISTRATIONS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Course Dates:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Target dates -- First two weeks in August<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>1st week in Moss Landing\/Monterey<\/li>\n<li>2nd week <strong>camping field trip to Landels Hill Big Creek UC Reserve in Big Sur.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Meet times are approx. 7:30-5:00pm daily. Syllabus available in early July\n<ul>\n<li>Snack day\/SEABAG -- each person is lead diver for a day during the course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Course Location:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Class work at MLML main lab, water work: local pool, then ocean around Monterey Bay and Big Creek Marine Reserve!<\/li>\n<li><strong>FIRST CLASS gear check.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>FIRST WATER DAY <em>TENTATIVELY<\/em>- Monday Aug 5, CSUMB pool meet 8am, BRING all swim, skin, scuba gear, + towel. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">(Regulator and BCD must have proof of annual inspection -- see inspection form in <a href=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/New-MLML-Equipment-Form.pdf\">paperwork section<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>May need to provide own transportation to and from all local ocean\/pool\/lecture site and transport own gear<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>During the first week of the course, students will need housing around MLML or Monterey Area. MLML may have some student summer housing available.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Registration:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out the application materials. Gather all of the required prerequisite verification and be prepared to upload them to a shared folder or email them to mlml-diving-admin@sjsu.edu for the DSO to review by July 1 (sooner to hold your space). If complete and prerequisites are met, DSO will send you registration materials. To hold a class space all paperwork must be reviewed by DSO and course fee must be paid. There is a non-refundable course fee. <strong>CSU students have course priority<\/strong>. Note if you are completing some training after July 1, that's ok just designate this. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfsDAtYFW_Si29lb29GcowdcwE9b5kDgqKHJaDSNfuBU5OW3w\/viewform\">Course sign up link to show interest.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-820-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-820-4\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">PREREQUISITES<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forms at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/certification<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic SCUBA and Rescue certification \u2013 verify with a certification card <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Equivalent of Advanced Certification<\/li>\n<li>12 logged cold-water scuba dives <em>minimum<\/em>! (with 4 within the last 6 months)\n<ul>\n<li>Logs must be submitted. All dates, locations, buddies, depths, dive profiles info required (dive log form available at <a href=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/certification\/\">https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/certification\/<\/a> under REQUIRED DOCUMENTS<\/li>\n<li>Highly recommended to have 20+ dives logged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Current application &amp; dive medical on <a href=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/03\/Dive-Medical-3_2022.pdf\">CSU\/AAUS medical form<\/a> with appropriate lab work\n<ul>\n<li>Note: if you had COVID, further testing may be required \u2013 see 2022 medical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Personal Dive Gear with current annual inspection verification (see list below).\n<ul>\n<li>MUST be comfortable with personal SCUBA gear set-up you will use in the course with at least 2 cold water dives in that gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Pass the <a href=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/skills\/\">AAUS Swim Test<\/a> (must submit verification of meeting swim criteria as part of application materials and MUST PASS FIRST DAY - <b>practice<\/b> prior to the class).<\/li>\n<li>Basic skin and SCUBA skills<\/li>\n<li>Current CPR, 1st Aid, Emergency O2 training (provide cards or proof of current training)<\/li>\n<li>Current <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diversalertnetwork.org\/insurance\/\">DAN membership and basic diving insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complete AAUS e-learning. (approximate 10-12 hrs to complete, <em>plan ahead<\/em>)\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">link to e-learning will be sent out as part of course after payment is received**<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complete NAUI Master Diver elearning<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">link to e-learning will be sent out as part of course after payment is received**<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to a rugged, challenging and rewarding diving course and arrive with a high level of fitness to dive.<\/li>\n<li>MUST be comfortable with personal SCUBA gear set-up you will use in the course with at least 2 dives in that gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-820-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-820\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580.jpg\" width=\"2592\" height=\"3139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580-768x930.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580-846x1024.jpg 846w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580-1268x1536.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2017\/12\/Christian-Denney-Hopkins-e1645215606580-1691x2048.jpg 1691w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" title=\"Christian Denney &#8211; Hopkins\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-820-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">COURSE SIGN UP<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: left\">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 <strong>400yd swim (with no equipment)<\/strong> and any <strong>dive training records<\/strong> (where, when, &amp; training agency). Please have this information ready at hand when filling out the application.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfsDAtYFW_Si29lb29GcowdcwE9b5kDgqKHJaDSNfuBU5OW3w\/viewform\">MLML Dive Program Application<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Admission is based on instructor consent. Please note that priority is given to MLML and CSU graduate students, then undergraduate students, then outside applicants, but we encourage all to apply. This course is offered through SJSU Extension. After your application is assessed, sign-up details will be provided to those who meet the course requirements.<\/p>\n<p>All other course paperwork can be found on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/certification\/\">Becoming an AAUS Diver<\/a>, under Dive Training. The first 8 items (as ONE PDF document) must be emailed to MLML dive program admin (<a href=\"mailto:mlml-diving-admin@sjsu.edu\">mlml-diving-admin@sjsu.edu<\/a>) not later than July 15th. KEEP A PERSONAL COPY OF ALL YOUR PAPERWORK.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Cost: ~$750\u00a0 (Course fee varies for non-CSU students)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Costs cover: AAUS certification, REEF CHECK certification, NAUI Master Diver Certification, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training, cylinders + fills, dive vehicle transport, boats, engines, field compressors, sampling &amp; emergency equipment (O<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\/AED), field equipment, access, camping fees. Food for field trip to Big Creek UC Reserve not included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not Included\/Costs approximated:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- CPR, 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Aid, O<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> admin, certification<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- NAUI Master Diver Card ($56)\/or AAUS elearning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- NAUI Master Diver text (digital copy available free)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- Medical Exam <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- DAN Membership ($40) + Insurance ($42 to\u00a0 $117.75, depending on coverage)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- Reef Check manual and flash cards (PDF available online)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">- 2 sided slates for sale at MLML<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-820-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">DIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AT START OF COURSE<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You <strong>must<\/strong> provide:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ditchable weight system (ex. belt, pouches, harness) for skin and SCUBA activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Buoyancy Compensator, with whistle, appropriate clips for avoiding dangling gear. BCD must have proof of service.<\/li>\n<li>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 \u2018COVID-safer\u2019 air sharing. All divers must have an analog SPG.<\/li>\n<li>Mask &amp; Snorkel<\/li>\n<li>Wetsuit (7mm wetsuit <b>minimum<\/b> for ocean, surf suit ok for pool) A dry suit is ok if you have verification of training and 4 recent dives within the last month, using the dry suit you intend to use in class. You will be required to have a backup wetsuit on site. This is not a dry suit training course.<\/li>\n<li>Gloves, Booties, Fins, &amp; Hood<\/li>\n<li>Timing device, depth gauge and dive tables OR dive computer + manual<\/li>\n<li>Compass \u2013 and knowledge of how to use it<\/li>\n<li>Cutting Tool (Safety Shears or Dive knife with strap)<\/li>\n<li>Equipment Bag (that fits all of your gear)<\/li>\n<li>Smaller mesh goodie bag (that fits mask, fin, snorkel) for boat diving<\/li>\n<li>Personal save-a-dive kit<\/li>\n<li>Dive Light (minimum one, preferable to have 2)<\/li>\n<li>Dive slate for sampling (2 sided slates + UW paper for sale at MLML $25.00 or to borrow)<\/li>\n<li>Gear Storage container \u2013 changing tarp<\/li>\n<li>Camping Gear for Big Creek Trip \u2013 sleeping bag, pad, tent, flashlight\/head lamp, sun hat, warm weather gear, sunscreen, water bottle, plate, knife, fork, mug, underwater harmonica, rain coat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-820-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-820-6\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-820-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-820\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/IMG_4623-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/IMG_4623-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/IMG_4623-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/IMG_4623-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/IMG_4623-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/mlml.sjsu.edu\/diving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/05\/IMG_4623-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"IMG_4623\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-820-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-820-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Initial Swim and Snorkel Skills: FIRST DAY<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">AAUS Swim Test (pass first pool day, no swim aids allowed, PRACTICE ahead of time)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1) 400 yd swim in under 12 min<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2) 25 yd underwater swim (**practice this under close supervision)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">3) 10 min tread water<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4) 25 yd swimmer transport<\/p>\n<p>- Skin Skills (in pool, then ocean) -- with skin gear (mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1) Mask R&amp;R<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2) Fin R&amp;R<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">3) Any 2 items R&amp;R<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4) Skin Rescue<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">5) 50 yds underwater on 3 breaths<\/p>\n<p>- SCUBA Skills (in pool, then ocean) -- in full scuba gear<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1) Removal and Recovery (R&amp;R) of gear at surface and at depth -- weight belt\/pouches, BCD, mask, regulator<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2) BCD orally inflate, remove and replace power inflator (surface and at depth)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">3) Buddy breath 25 yds without mask as donor and recipient**<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4) Octopus breath 25 yds without mask as donor and recipient**<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">5) SCUBA rescue**<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">6) Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">7) Full UW gear exchange with buddy*<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">8) Full gear Ditch and Don*<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">9) 400 yard surface swim in full scuba gear, breathing on snorkel &lt;20 minutes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">* non-mandatory advanced skills, conducted in pool only<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">** These skills will be simulated and modified for COVID safety for non-contact<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer Course &#8212; 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