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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHE 210 - Advanced Open Water SCUBA

This course expands the knowledge and experience of students beyond the Basic Open Water SCUBA course and prepares students for advance SCUBA certifications in Rescue Diver and others. Students will participate in classroom instruction, pool instruction and open water dives. The course covers concepts, practical applications, problem solving, safety, and hands-on experiences. Students will study, understand and be able to demonstrate the skills associated with the following topical areas: naturalist, deep water dives, navigation, search and recovery, night diving, shipwreck concepts and practices, and recreational dive planner. Every student will demonstrate knowledge and practical skills in all areas to complete the course and to obtain PADI certification. Quizzes and tests are part of the evaluation process. Grades are determined based on all parts of assessment.

Prerequisites: PHE 103 or equivalent certification.

Course Typically Offered Every Fall

Credits: 3