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ucc1-FAS4XXX Science Diver

InfoProcess Undergraduate CoursesStatus PendingSubmitter Sager,Scott A sasager@ufl.eduCreated 8/20/2014 9:40:39 AMUpdated 10/13/2014 4:13:11 PMDescription new course

ActionsStep Status Group User Comment UpdatedDepartment Approved CALS - Forest

Resources andConservation514946000

White, Tim 8/24/2014

College Approved CALS - Collegeof Agriculturaland LifeSciences

Brendemuhl,Joel H

Corrections and revisionsrequired by the CALS CCon 9/12/14 have beenmade and reviewed.

10/13/2014

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FAS4XXX–ScienceDivingSpring2014

CourseDescriptionProvidestheprerequisitesforindividualstobecomeUF/AAUS(AmericanAcademyofUnderwaterScientists)andbeeligibletoparticipateasdiversonUniversityresearchprojects.

InstructorsandQualificationsDougMarcinekProgramCoordinatormarcinek@ufl.edu352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUICourseDirectorNAUITechnicalInstructorIANTDTechnicalInstructor

KenSallotLecturecoordinator,PoolInstructorkens@ufl.edu352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUITechnicalInstructorSDI/TDITechnicalInstructor

CherylThackerLecture,PoolInstructorcthacker@ehs.ufl.edu352.392.1661AvailablebyappointmentUFDivingSafetyOfficerNAUICourseDirector

MikeKutynaLecture,PoolInstructormkutyna@gmail.com352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUIInstructor

IanSegebarthLecture,PoolInstructor352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUIInstructor

MikeEnglePoolInstructor352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentSDIInstructorNAUIEmeritus

StephenLarsenPoolInstructor352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUIInstructor

CallawayJohnsonLecture,PoolInstructor352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUIInstructor

RichardLoweryPoolInstructor352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUIInstructor

TravisLowkeLecture,PoolInstructor352.273.3626AvailablebyappointmentNAUIInstructor

ObjectivesUponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,eachstudentwill:

meettherequirementstobeUniversityofFlorida/AAUSsciencediversCourseMeetingTimesandLocationsLectureLocation:MCCA2186Meetingtime:Wednesdays,periods11‐E1(6:15‐8:10)LabLocation:FloridaPoolMeetingtime:Thursdays,periodsE1‐E2(7:20‐9:10)RequiredTexts/Readings/Equipment

1. NAUIRescueDivereLearningKit(*requiredby2ndweekofclass)2. NAUIFirstAidStudentKit(*requiredby2ndweekofclass)3. NAUIMasterScubaDiverTextbook(*recommended)4. NAUINitroxDiverStudentKit(*requiredby5thweekofclass)which

includes:a. NAUINitroxTextbookb. NAUINitrox32DiveTablesc. NAUINitrox36DiveTablesd. NAUIOceanXCalculator

5. NAUIDiveTables(*requiredby2ndweekofclass,standardAIRtables)6. Mask,Snorkel,Finsandneoprenedivebooties(by1stweekofpool)7. Watch–Waterresistantto50meters(requiredby1stweekofpool)8. DiveSlatew/Pencil(requiredby1stweekofpool)9. LineCuttingDevice(requiredforopenwaterdives)10. Divelightandcylumestickfornightdive11. SurfaceMarkerBuoyandReel/Spool(byPompanoTrip,maybepurchasedat

timeofdives)CourseFeesThiscoursehasafeeof$350.ThisfeecoversallexpensesoftheprogramincludingNAUIcertifiedSCUBAinstructors,non‐requiredequipment(BCD,Regulator,etc.),divesitefeesandboatoperatorcosts,andNAUIcertificationcardsforAdvancedOpenWater,RescueDiver,andEnrichedAirNitroxDiver.Itdoesnotcoverindividualtravelcosts,textbooks,orrequiredequipmentlistedabove.ClassFormatandPoliciesAttendancePolicyAttendanceismandatory.Lecture:Ifyouaresick,pleasecontactthelecturecoordinatorpriortotheclassinordertogetacopyofthenotesandreadings.Somesessionsmayuselecturecapturetechnology(mediasite),andmaybemadeupbywatchingthecapture.

Lab:Becausetheskillsusedintheopenwaterdivesarefirsttaughtandpracticedinthepool,amissedlabsectionmaymeanthatastudentisunabletoparticipateinacheck‐outdive.MissedlabsectionsmaybemadeuponaTuesdaynightatthediscretionoftheinstructor.

Check‐outdives:Inordertoearncertificationstudentsmustcompleteallofthescheduledcheck‐outdives.Amissedcheck‐outdivemaybemadeupatthediscretionoftheinstructorforanadditionalfee.

PrerequisitetoParticipationinUFScientificDivingStudentsmustholdAdvancedOpenWater,Rescue,andNitroxcertificationfromarecognizedcertificationagency.StudentscurrentlyenrolledintheAdvancedOpenWaterSCUBAcoursemayenrollintheUFScientificDivingSCUBAcoursesimultaneously.Studentsmustbringacopyoftheircertificationcard(s)(bothfrontandback)tothefirstclassforinclusionintheirstudentrecordsfolder.StudentsmustbringtheirSCUBAlogbooksforreviewofrecentdivingactivity.StudentsmustalsohaveanAAUSclearedScubaMedicalexamination.SkillsEvaluationThefirstlabsessionwillconsistofaswimevaluation,asrequiredfortheScientificDiverrating,andcompletionofamedicalhistoryquestionnaire.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompletetheswimevaluationandnothaveanymedicalcontraindicationstoparticipationinSCUBAactivitiesinordertocontinueinthecourse.Theswimevaluationconsistsofthefollowing:

Swim400yards.StudentsseekingScientificDiverstatusmustcompletethe400yardswiminunder12minutes.

25yardunderwaterswiminonebreath. Towanotherswimmer25yards. Treadwaterfor10minuteswiththelasttwominuteskeepinghandsoutof

water.

ThedivingmedicalhistoryquestionnaireandinformationoncontraindicationstoparticipationinSCUBAdivingactivitiescanbefoundat:

http://www.naui.org/PDFfiles/Commonly%20Used%20Forms/NAUI%20Medical%20Evaluation%20and%20Physician%20Approval%20Form.pdf

OneofthefirstlabsessionswillconsistofabasicSCUBAskillsevaluationtoverifybasicSCUBAcompetency.ThebasicSCUBAskillsevaluationconsistsofthefollowing:

CorrectlyassembleSCUBAequipment. Giantstrideentryintothewaterandestablishmentofneutralbuoyancy. Floodingandremovalandreplacementofmask. Removal,recovery,andclearingoftheprimarysecondstageregulator.

RemovalandreplacementoftheSCUBAunitwhileunderwater(doff‐n‐don). AlternateAirSharewithascent. BuddyBreathing(willbetaught). Neutralbuoyancy. Properexitfromthewaterandbreak‐downofSCUBAequipment.

OnthefirstopenwatercheckoutdiveaSCUBAcompetencyevaluationwilltakeplace.Thecompetencyevaluationconsistsofthefollowing:

Propergearassemblyandentry. Maskremoval/replaceandclearing. Regulator,recovery,andclearingoftheprimarysecondstageregulator. ControlledEmergencySwimmingAscent(ESA) Neutralbuoyancy. AlternateAirSharewithascentasbothadonorandreceiver. Doff‐n‐Don. BuddyBreathing(stationary).

SCUBAKnowledgeEvaluationStudentswillbeassignedthestandardNAUIOpenWaterDiverExaminationthrougheLearninginordertoassesstheirlevelofbasicSCUBAknowledge.Asdifferenttrainingagencieshavedifferentstandards,thesolepurposeoftheassignmentistogaugethedepthofstudentknowledge.Theevaluationwillbescoredaseither“complete”or“incomplete.”Completemeansthestudenthasfinishedthetesttothebestoftheirability,andthatisworth100pointstowardstheirfinalgrade.Incompletemeansthestudentdidnotcompletetheexam,andwillmissouton100pointsfromtheirfinalgrade.Failuretocompletetheexamwillalsoresultinaonepointdeductionfromtheclassroomparticipationgrade.FAILURETOCOMPLETETHEPRE‐ASSESSMENTEXAMMEANSTHEHIGHESTGRADEYOUCANACHIEVEINTHISCOURSEISAB+.

Lecturematerialpresentedthroughoutthecoursemaybemodifiedtoremediatetopicareasasdeterminedbasedontheresultsoftheexam.AWordAboutCertificationInordertobeeligibleforcertificationstudentsmust:

Attendalllectureandpoolsessions. Score>80%onallexaminationsandbecoachedupto100%tothe

satisfactionofyourinstructor. Becoachedupto100%onthedecompressionportionsofallquizzesand

examstothesatisfactionofyourinstructor. Completetheclasswithaminimumoverallgradeof70%. Score>80%onallskillevaluations. Payallfees. Successfullycompleteallopenwaterproficiencydives. Berecommendedbyyourinstructorasasafeandcompetentdiver.

“Trainingispurchased,certificationisearned.”

Paymentofallcoursefeesdoesnotguaranteethatyouwillearncertificationinthiscourse.NAUIinstructorsareobligedtousethe“lovedone”principlepriortoissuinganycertification.ThisrequiresthateveryNAUIinstructortoaskthequestion,“doIwantthispersondivingwithmylovedones?”Iftheanswerisno,thentheyshouldnotissuethatcertification.

Studentsthatexhibitunsafebehaviorsandattitudesthatcouldputthemselves,orothers,atriskofinjurywillnotbecertified.SCUBAEquipmentprovidedforthelabandopenwaterdives

RegulatorwithSafeSecond,PressureGauge,andLPInflatorHose BuoyancyControlDevice WeightBelt DiveBag UnderwaterCompass SCUBAcylindersandsafebreathingair WetSuit(openwaterdivesonly)

EquipmentNotes:UFstockssmallthroughXLwetsuits.UFdoesnotstockcustomorunusualsizes.Ifyoudonotfitinastandardsuit,youwillberequiredtoprovideyourown.Selectionislimitedandprovisionofasuitisnotguaranteed.Suitsarecheckedoutatgearcheck‐outonafirstcome,firstservebasis.YouwillbeprovidedanEquipmentStandardsofCareformwhichyouwillberequiredtosign.ThisformoutlinesthecareweexpectyoutotakewhenusingtheUniversityofFloridaSCUBAequipment,aswellasfeesassessedforrequiredrepairorreplacementofequipmentresultingfrommisuseorneglect.

Ifyouownyourownregulator,BCD,orwetsuit,youaremorethanwelcometouseitfortheclassafterithasbeenexaminedanddeemedappropriateforusebyastaffinstructor.LectureLecturewillbeheldonWednesdaysfrom6:15PMto8:20PMinMCCA2186.Lecturematerialwillfollowtheschedulepostedbelowinthe“ScheduleofClassTopics.”Studentsareexpectedtocompleteanyreadingsandhomeworkpriortolecture.Attendanceismandatoryandwillbetakenthroughvariousmethods.Knownexcusableconflictsmustbeworkedoutwithyourinstructorpriortotheabsence.Quizzeswillcoverlectureandreadingmaterial.Homeworkturnedinlatewillreceiveazerogradeandmustbeturnedinorwillresultinnon‐certification.Lab

PoolsessionswillbeheldonThursdaysattheFloridaPoolfrom7:20PMuntil9:10PM.Poolsessionswillfollowtheschedulepostedbelowinthe“ScheduleofClassTopics.”Attendanceismandatory.Knownexcusableconflictsmustbeworkedoutwithyourinstructorpriortotheabsenceandamake‐upsessionscheduled.

CellPhonesCellphonesaretobeturnedoffduringallclassperiods.Cellphoneuse,includingtexting,willnotbetolerated.Studentsusingcellphonesduringclassmaybeaskedtoleaveandtheywillbemarkedashavinganunexcusedabsence.GradingThisisa4000levelacademiccourse.Youwillearn3credithoursbycompletingthiscourse.Youracademicgradewillbebasedonapointsystemwithaperfectscorerequiring1000points.Thenumberofpointsyoumayearn:AttendanceandClassroomParticipation–Upto200pointsExaminations–Upto400points(pre‐exam,rescuediverexam,nitroxexam,finalexam)Paper–Upto100pointsSkillEvaluations–Upto300pointsGradingScale:Points 900‐1000 870‐899 800‐869 770‐799 700‐769 670‐699 600‐669 <600Grade A B+ B C+ C D+ D EAttendanceandparticipation:Therewillbea50pointdeductionforeveryunexcusedabsence.Therewillbea25pointdeductionforanytardiness.Therewillbea25pointdeductionforthefirstabuseofthecellphonepolicy,anda50pointdeductionforeachsubsequentabuse.Therewillbeaonepointdeductionfromtheparticipationgradefornotcompletingthepre‐assessmentexam.Examinations:Thepre‐assessmentexamisworth100pointsandismarkedaseithercompleteorincomplete.Therescuediver,nitroxdiver,andfinalexamareworth100pointseach,andarescoredbasedoncorrectandincorrectanswers.

Paper:Therewillbeanassignmenttowriteabriefessaybasedupononeofthecheckoutdives.Thetopicwillbeassignedinclass.ThewritingassignmentwillnotbelongenoughtocounttowardsGordonRuledesignation.

SkillEvaluations:Theskillevaluationsareworthupto300points.

Formoreinformationongradesandgradingpolicies,pleasevisit:http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html

Requirementsforclassattendanceandmake‐upexams,assignmentsandotherworkareconsistentwithuniversitypoliciesthatcanbefoundat:https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.

ScheduleofClassTopicsLectures:January8 Introduction,Waivers,Syllabus,ScienceDiving(testonSakai)January15 BasicReview(Pressure,Boyles&Haldane/DCS/Tables)/

EquipmentJanuary29 CPR/FirstAidFebruary12 RescueFebruary19 DiveSafetyManualDiscussion,OnlinedivelogsdueFebruary26 Environment/NavigationApril2 TechnicalDivingApril9 BoatingandSeamanshipApril16 FinalExamdueinSakai

Labs:(Otherdatesaddedasneeded)Date TopicJanuary9 SwimTest/GearSizingJanuary16 SCUBASkillsEvaluation/Buddy

Breathing/BuoyancyWorkshopJanuary23 AdvancedBuoyancy/AltFinning/

HelicopterTurnsFebruary13 RescueMarch13 Transects/Quadrats/GearCheckoutMarch20 HAZMATCylinderHandling/Filling/

TransportMarch27 DivePlanDiscussion,GearCheckoutApril3 Doubles/AGAMaskApril10 Checkoutforweekend

OpenWaterDives:(tentative!)February15/16 Rescue&OWSkillsEval ManateeSpringsMarch15/16 LimitedVis/Deep/

NavigationandTransects/Quadrats/S&S

HudsonGrotto/VeniceBeach

March29/30 ScienceDiverWeekend CedarKeyApril12/13 Deep/Drift/Night/Wreck PompanoAdditionalReferencesUFSCUBAWebSite http://www.scuba.ufl.edu

UFDivingScienceandSafetyProgramWeb‐Site

http://www.ehs.ufl.edu/Dive

NAUIWebSite http://www.naui.orgDiver’sAlertWebSite http://www.dan.orgOtherInformation:AcademicHonesty,SoftwareUse,UFCounselingServices,ServicesforStudentswithDisabilitiesAcademic Honesty As a student at the University of Florida, you have committed yourself to uphold the Honor Code, which includes the following pledge: “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.” You are expected to exhibit behavior consistent with this commitment to the UF academic community, and on all work submitted for credit at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: "On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment." Itisassumedthatyouwillcompleteallworkindependentlyineachcourseunlesstheinstructorprovidesexplicitpermissionforyoutocollaborateoncoursetasks(e.g.assignments,papers,quizzes,exams).Furthermore,aspartofyourobligationtoupholdtheHonorCode,youshouldreportanyconditionthatfacilitatesacademicmisconducttoappropriatepersonnel.ItisyourindividualresponsibilitytoknowandcomplywithalluniversitypoliciesandproceduresregardingacademicintegrityandtheStudentHonorCode.ViolationsoftheHonorCodeattheUniversityofFloridawillnotbetolerated.ViolationswillbereportedtotheDeanofStudentsOfficeforconsiderationofdisciplinaryaction.FormoreinformationregardingtheStudentHonorCode,pleasesee:http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student‐conduct‐honor‐code.SoftwareUse:Allfaculty,staffandstudentsoftheuniversityarerequiredandexpectedtoobeythelawsandlegalagreementsgoverningsoftwareuse.Failuretodosocanleadtomonetarydamagesand/orcriminalpenaltiesfortheindividualviolator.Becausesuchviolationsarealsoagainstuniversitypoliciesandrules,disciplinaryactionwillbetakenasappropriate.ServicesforStudentswithDisabilitiesThe Disability Resource Center coordinates the needed accommodations of students with disabilities. This includes registering disabilities, recommending academic accommodations within the classroom, accessing special adaptive computer equipment, providing interpretation services and mediating faculty-student disability related issues. Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation

0001ReidHall,352‐392‐8565,www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/CampusHelpingResourcesStudentsexperiencingcrisesorpersonalproblemsthatinterferewiththeirgeneralwell‐beingareencouragedtoutilizetheuniversity’scounselingresources.TheCounseling&WellnessCenterprovidesconfidentialcounselingservicesatnocostforcurrentlyenrolledstudents.Resourcesareavailableoncampusforstudentshavingpersonalproblemsorlackingclearcareeroracademicgoals,whichinterferewiththeiracademicperformance.

UniversityCounseling&WellnessCenter,3190RadioRoad,352‐392‐1575,www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/

CounselingServicesGroupsandWorkshopsOutreachandConsultationSelf‐HelpLibraryWellnessCoaching

CareerResourceCenter,FirstFloorJWRU,392‐1601,www.crc.ufl.edu/

UCC: Syllabus ChecklistAll UCC1 forms and each UCC2 form that proposes a change in the course description or credit hours must include this checklist in addition to a complete syllabus. Check the box if the attached syllabus includes the indicated information.

Syllabus MUST contain the following information:Instructor contact information (and TA if applicable)Course objectives and/or goalsA weekly course schedule of topics and assignmentsRequired and recommended textbooksMethods by which students will be evaluated and their grades determinedA statement related to class attendance, make-up exams and other work such as: “Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found in the online catalog at: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx."A statement related to accommodations for students with disabilities such as: “Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Student Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation.” Information on current UF grading policies for assigning grade points. This may be achieved by including a link to the appropriate undergraduate catalog web page:https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspxA statement informing students of the online course evaluation process such as: “Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course based on 10 criteria. These evaluations are conducted online at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu.

It is recommended that syllabi contain the following information:1. Critical dates for exams and other work2. Class demeanor expected by the professor (e.g., tardiness, cell phone usage)3. UF’s honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, etc. Suggested wording: UF students are bound by The

Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselvesand our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all worksubmitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied:“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor Code(http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that arein violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obliged to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consultwith the instructor of TAs in this class.

4. Phone number and contact site for university counseling services and mental health services: 392-1575, http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/Default.aspxUniversity Police Department: 392-1111 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.

The University’s complete Syllabus Policy can be found at: http://www.aa.ufl.edu/Data/Sites/18/media/policies/syllabi_policy.pdf

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