Course Description
This course is designed for students with little or no experience, emphasizing safety and responsible skin and scuba diving techniques. Topics include the use and care of scuba equipment, diving skills, problem solving, emergency procedures, basic rescue techniques, direct and indirect effects of pressure, medical contradictions, oxygen enriched are diving, and gas management. Optional fee assessed for open-water training field trip and certification. Students must provide their own transportation for fieldtrip(s).
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
POOL Carmichael Gym
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
10:20am
Class Type:
Physical Activity
Credits:
2.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: PE 221 or equivalent skill Freshmen and Sophomores Only