Diving Physiology

Catalog description

This course will covers the study of various organs and parts of the living body, their functions and activities. Included is the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems and body cavities containing air, effects of pressure applied to the body, narcotic and toxic effects of gases, inert gas absorption and elimination, and principles involving prevention of decompression sickness. Pre-requisite(s): None Concurrency: DIVE 1010 , DIVE 1020 Co-requisite(s): None