Science, Engineering and Technology

KZA305

2010  KZA305  Scientific Diving

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE: 

Diving Pre-requisites Apply. Recognised open water SCUBA qualification. Recognised rescue diver qualification. A minimum of 15 dives and 10 hours underwater post training (note: students who do not have at least 3 logged dives in temperate waters in the 6 months before the course will need specific clearance from the Diving Officer). A current (within the last 6 months) occupational diving medical. Senior first aid certification (within the last 3 years). Oxygen resuscitation (within last year). Ability to pass swim test (details from unit coordinator).

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KZA305 H H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 Spring 16-OCT-2010 07-DEC-2010 08-DEC-2010 02-JAN-2011 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides theoretical and practical training in scientific diving, focussing on both safe diving procedures in the conduct of science underwater and a range of scientific techniques used commonly by scientific divers. Students who complete the course satisfactorily will gain formal professional certification as an unrestricted scientific diver. This qualification is recognised nationally and by several overseas countries. Emphasis will be given to the planning and management of scientific diving to maximise both dive safety and scientific return per unit dive time. Students will gain experience with and appreciation of a wide range of scientific techniques used underwater, and learn skills and procedures to conduct safe and efficient scientific diving at a professional level. Particular scientific techniques examined include lifting techniques, spatial reference and navigation, search techniques, suction sampling and other air-driven tools, point intersect techniques, line and visual transects, scientific photography underwater, diver-operated sediment and infauna cores, rapid benthic assessment, and tagging marine animals and plants. Diving procedures commonly required for scientific diving that are covered include nitrox diving, drysuits, zero visibility and night diving, deep diving, and specialised diving procedures. This unit attracts a levy of $950 to cover running costs. Enrolment in this unit will be limited by a quota (maximum 12 students), and subject to a minimum enrolment of 5 students.

Students with a strong background in tertiary science who do not meet the formal unit prerequisites are advised to contact the unit coordinator to discuss their possible eligibility for this unit.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: exam 60 %; practical performance 30%; written project 10%

TEACHING PATTERN: 6 hours per week for one semester OR 2 weeks intensive summer course

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	Diving prerequsites apply - see Special Note above
Prereq	( KZA211 and KZA212) or ( KPA214 and KPA215) or ( KPA209 and KPA204) or (any 2 of KGA202, KGA204, KGA205, KGA213, KGA223, KGG240)

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Spring) will be available from mid July 2010

STAFF: Prof. Craig Johnson (unit coordinator), Simon Talbot, staff of Zoology and Marine Research Laboratories

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