This course provides instruction in confined and open water on the necessary skills to meet the requirements for advancement from open water SCUBA certification to advanced, rescue, and scientific diver certification as outlined by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. Emphasis is placed on the application of the knowledge and skills acquired in AQU 180 Operational Diving with skills being mastered in confined water before moving to open water. Upon completion, students should be able to safely conduct and provide support for other divers performing operational tasks and underwater science using Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA).
Prerequisites
Take AQU-180. Must be completed prior to taking this course.