Academic Courses
MBIO 1300 Introduction to Scuba Diving Science (3 Credit Hours)
This 3-credit elective from Halmos College of Sciences and Oceanography provides a comprehensive curriculum of the skills and academics required to safely participate in recreational/sport scuba diving activities. The course is comprised of classroom lecture sessions as well as pool and open water lab sessions. Academic content includes the history, physics, physiology, equipment specialties, medicine, and the underwater environment of recreational sport scuba diving. Pool and open water labs encourage proficiency in dive planning, safety, buddy systems, equipment handling, diver assistance, air consumption, underwater problem solving, entry and exit procedures, proper buoyancy, and dive boat protocol.
Upon successful completion of this course students will receive the following certification: PADI Open Water Diver
MBIO 2350 Advanced Diving Technology and Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
An introduction to advanced scuba theory, and management of minor and major emergency events related to scuba diving activities. The course provides a comprehensive curriculum of the skills and academics required to safely participate in recreational/sport scuba diving activities and is comprised of classroom lecture sessions as well as pool and open water lab sessions. Academic content includes emergency management, diving physics, and the proper use and planning of enriched air dives.
Upon successful completion of this course students will receive the following certifications:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
PADI Rescue Diver
DAN Diving First Aid for Professionals
Contact Tec Clark at tclark@nova.edu or Bill Conrad at bill.conrad@nova.edu for more information. To register for any of these academic scuba courses you may do so through the NSU course registration or with the help of your Academic Advisor.