BML-UC DAVIS DIVING PROGRAM

SCUBA COURSES

PE128B RESEARCH DIVING TECHNIQUES (Offered Spring quarter and in early summer)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Scuba divers involved in subtidal research and/or training programs through an educational institution, such as UC Davis, are exempted from the Federal OSHA regulations concerning commercial diving if they have passed an approved training program. (Among other requirements). PE 128B meets those requirements and those of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).

Along with more development of theory and techniques taught in PE 128A, this course will provide lectures and practical application of advanced diving techniques. Including; different decompression models and tables, navigation, light salvage, night diving, altitude, deep, decompression, bluewater, coldwater, blackwater diving, nitrox use, and drysuit diving. How to use these diving skills in a subtidal research project will be discussed and practiced. Subtidal data collection and research diving techniques and tools will be practiced. The practical application will be done on ongoing subtidal projects at Northern and Central California sites.

Students successfully completing the course may apply for Scientific Diver certification from the UCD Diving Control Board. This certification qualifies a diver to participate in subtidal research under UCD auspices. It also allows reciprocity with other institutions that are members of the AAUS.

NAUI Master Scuba Diver and Nitrox Diver certifications at completion of the course.

4 units from Exercise Science (P/NP grade).

PREREQUISITES: PE 128A or equivalent as below:

• Log of at least 12 openwater scuba dives
• Diver rescue training
• Current 2-person, adult CPR: Oxygen administration in diving accidents training or Standard, or more advanced first aid class
• Pass 128A final exam. (Emergency care, rescue, physics, physiology, environment, boating, decompression theory & dive tables, dive planning)
• Pass swim/skin/scuba tests.

Prospective divers must pass a diving-specific physical exam.

All privately owned dive equipment must be in good working order and documentation of annual regulator service is to be provided.

Admission is with instructor's approval only.

TEXTS:

• Required texts: UC Davis Diving Safety Manual, and handouts from course instructor. Free.

• Suggested text: NOAA Diving Manual 4 th Edition. Available from Best Publishing or instructor ($80)

COST: Course fee is $185.00, pay to the Registrar's Office. A discount rate for Winter 2006 128A students is available.

LECTURE: 192 Young Hall Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 10:00pm. Lectures begin Tuesday, 4/1.
First class meeting is Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 pm in room 192 Young Hall. SWIM TESTS: Thursday, April 3, 7:00 - 10:00pm, Hickey Gym Pool. Bring swimsuit, towel, snorkel gear; & if you wish, a "pool wetsuit".

OPENWATER: April 12, May 3 & 4, May 31 & June 1

Required openwater equipment: (May be rented)

Regulator with alternate or redundant air source, gauges (depth, time-keeping, compass, cylinder pressure), full exposure suit, U/W slate that will hold an 8 1/2 x 11” sheet of paper (we will discuss this in class), instructor provided dive tables, mask/snorkel, fins, knife or other cutting device, BCD with auto inflator compatible with the regulator, ocean weight belt.

PE128B Schedule for 2008

PE128B Registration Application Form (MS Word)

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