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University Programs University BLOG Summer 2009 » Fall Program 2009 Prospective Students Current Students Faculty & TA's Animal Care Equipment Library Services How to Apply Tuition & Fees Awards / Financial Aid Teaching Facilities Accomodation Food Services FAQ's BMSC slide show (2.9mb) Previous courses Past seminar series ALUMNI News BMSC Ambassadors | HOME > University Programs > Summer 2009 > Course Descriptions > Scientific Diving details # Scientific Diving 3 weeks, 25 May - 12 June - See how it went!! The course will introduce and familiarize certified divers with the practices of scientific diving. Students will learn and implement essential skills and methods used in underwater research, including surveys using transects and quadrats, underwater size assessment, tagging and species identification. All aspects of underwater research planning, including experimental design, dive safety and budgeting, will be covered. Students will be expected to master both classroom and field skills in this course with a combination of lectures, coursework, exams and fieldwork (SCUBA diving, small boat operation and topside support). Classroom topics include marine science and applications, dive safety and theory, and scientific diving standards. Successful completion of practical field and diving components and a written exam are required to obtain Canadian Association for Underwater Science- Scientific Diver 1 Status.
PREREQUISITES: | An introductory course in marine biology or permission of instructor. Applicants must meet the BMSC diving requirements with cold-water diving experience. Requirements include being physically fit, pass a swim test and a diving evaluation. Preference will be given to applicants with a Rescue Diver Certification and diving experience beyond the minimum entry level and/or a demonstrable use of SCUBA for future studies. See our diving webpage for more information about SCUBA at BMSC (applicants must contact the BMSC in advance).
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: | Mask, snorkel, fins Exposure suit suitable for water 45f (dry suit strongly recommended) Hood, boots, gloves Weight system Buoyancy compensator with low pressure inflator Regulator Alternate air source Submersible pressure gauge Underwater compass Bottom timer (ie dive watch) Primary dive light Back up dive light Dive knife 2x emergency signal device - one audible one visual A small gear bag to keep personal gear organized on boats (a large mesh goody bag would suffice) Logbook Other: DCIEM tables can be purchased through BMSC stores. BMSC will provide full size underwater slates for use during the course. BMSC will provide a course logbook in a standardized format.
INSTRUCTORS: | Dr. Isabelle Côté, SFU, Tom Bird, Siobhan Gray
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