BIOL 461 - Underwater Research Methods and Techniques

Institution:

San Diego State University

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Description:

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: Biology 201B and Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 323 or Biology 306, and three upper division units in biology, Advanced Openwater or Scientific Scuba Diving Certification, diving skills proficiency evaluation, acceptable openwater diving equipment, medical examination, approval for scuba diving and waiver for scuba diving. Preparation for scientific research underwater; scientific methods, techniques, operations and specialized equipment; scientific diver training and certification requirements; diving procedures and regulations; diving equipment; diving physiology hyperbaric conditions, fitness, practical diving skills, safety and emergency procedures.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdsu.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 594-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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