Covers the full spectrum of diving activities. Discusses equipment and its maintenance, dive physiology and physics, safety procedures, dive planning, dive tables, and environmental conditions. Teaches skills for safe diving by means of classroom lectures and open-water sessions, including seven ocean dives. Students successfully completing the course receive an Open Water Certification card from an internationally recognized SCUBA training organization. Total cost of $145 includes equipment rental, textbook, workbook, diving logbook and tables, and certification. (Credit/No-Credit only.)
