AAUS Scientific Diving

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Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Information and training necessary to qualify as Scientific Divers under the auspices of American Academy of Underwater Sciences and the Scientific Diving Program; implementation of project design, advanced study of diving physics and physiology, diving risk management and risk mitigation. Prerequisites: Must have a current Science Diving physical examination; Master Level Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) diving accident insurance or equivalent; open water, advanced open water certifications and Nitrox, or approval of instructor; current certification in First Aid, AED, CPR and Emergency Oxygen Administration; Scientific Diving Swim Test.