Offshore Research Diving

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Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours. Application of research methods and techniques to collect data using scuba diving; opportunities to dive with non-Texas A&M-Galveston dive programs, increase depth ratings under American Academy of Underwater Sciences and Texas A&M-Galveston auspices and to conduct safe, efficient dives to collect and record data underwater. Prerequisites: DIVE 410 or approval of instructor; must hold nitrox certification, must be active Scientific Divers under Texas A&M University Galveston auspices; current and complete Texas A&M University Galveston Science Diving physical examination on file; minimum of 12 logged dives in the previous 12 months; current certification in First Aid, AED, O2 Administration and CPR, including hands-on skill evaluations, prior to any open-water work; Master Level or higher Divers Alert Network (DAN) diving accident insurance or equivalent; see the Texas A&M University Galveston Diving Manual for additional specifications.