Maricopa Community Colleges  PED201SV   20012-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/00
PED201SV 20012-20076 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Scuba Diving/Fish Identification and Research
Special training in SCUBA diving to improve students' ability to appreciate the fish fauna (ichthyo-fauna) and learn basic techniques to quantify their observations.
Prerequisites: Open Water SCUBA certification or equivalent (any SCUBA certification card from a nationally recognized agency).
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED201SV   20012-20076 Scuba Diving/Fish Identification and Research
1. Perform the fundamental skills of fish identification to family groups using standard features of fish (shape, fin placement, etc). (I)
2. Perform qualitative and quantitative fish counts. (II)
3. Continue performing basic SCUBA diving skills, particularly better buoyancy control. (III)
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PED201SV   20012-20076 Scuba Diving/Fish Identification and Research
    I. Fundamental Skills
        A. Identification of major fish families.
        B. Performance of fish counts through direct quantification and 'order' (observed).
        C. Identification and quantification of fish behavior patterns.
        D. Review of buoyancy control and dive safety.
      II. Rules
          A. Buddy system
          B. Making and following dive plans
          C. Application of new techniques
        III. Lifetime Expectations
            A. Recreational Opportunities
            B. Occupational Opportunities
            C. Fitness/Conditioning Opportunities
            D. Competitive Opportunities
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