ESS 236 - Scuba

Institution:

Ursinus College

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Faculty This course is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to skin and SCUBA dive safely in an open water environment. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of scientific principles and theory related to SCUBA diving. The course will provide a brief introduction to a variety of diving activities and locations available to recreational divers. Special emphasis will be paced on North and Mid-Atlantic shipwreck diving techniques. Students who satisfactorily complete this course and two days of open water diving (additional certification fee) will receive the National YMCA SCUBA Program's Open Water Certification. Students will be required to provide their own mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt, and booties. Three hours per week. Two semester hours. ( Offered spring semesters.) (A lab fee of $140/student is required for the rental of SCUBA tanks and related equipment.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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