General Catalog 2025-2026

MASC 2630 Diving in Marine Sciences

Development of the skills and the basic techniques of diving as a tool of marine research, particularly in the Caribbean. Data obtention, specimen collection, and planning, and implementation of underwater research. Discussion of the basic concepts of diving and practice in a pool and in the sea. Requires 15 hours of lecture and 60 hours of closed lab.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MASC 1600, satisfactory-passed swimming test, and medical certification of aptitude for diving.