OCSC 4000 Scientific Diving Methods
Are you a certified scuba diver with a passion for marine life? Do you wonder how it feels to dive with the eyes and spirit of a scientist? Would you like to acquire a unique set of skills that will make you highly attractive to employers in government, academia, and marine industry?
We’ve got you covered with a fun, new course at MUN!
OCSC 4000 Scientific Diving Methods
OCSC 4000 is an in-depth study and application of methods routinely employed for data collection in underwater scientific research. Aspects covered include habitat mapping; installation and use of instrumentation; still and video camera techniques; planning and execution of surveys and experiments in major subtidal habitats; as well as data analysis and interpretation. Participants are trained in accordance with Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Guide for Diving Safety and the Canadian Association for Underwater Science (CAUS) standards to meet the criteria for Scientific Diver I rating. This course is normally offered at the Bonne Bay Marine Station in a special 2-week session at the beginning or end of the Spring semester depending on station’s availability.
PR: Biology 2122 or Biology 3709, Biology 2600, Statistics 2550
For more information contact: Dr. Patrick Gagnon pgagnon@mun.ca