Diver Training
MAR 102: Intro to Scuba Diving
Anyone interested in exploring the underwater world can enroll in this course, but the course is intended for marine science students who wish to truly immerse themselves in their studies. Many marine scientists require the ability to collect, observe patterns or install equipment underwater. The primary mechanism for doing this is with self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA). This course provides students with the academic background, practical skill applications, and SCUBA diving training to become competent and confident divers. Stony Brook University hosts an Open Water certification course each semester. Academic and pool sessions are taught off-campus at the Hampton Dive Center in Riverhead, NY. This is a 2 Credit course and certain course fees apply.
MAR306: Intro to Scientific Diving
This course is designed to introduce SCUBA certified students to underwater research methods used in the study of biology, ecology and physiology of subtidal organisms. A variety of current underwater research methods are taught and implemented in both the classroom and with regular underwater exercises in the field. This course is designed to also provide the students with training in dive safety, diving emergency procedures, oxygen administration, neurological assessment, first aid for hazardous marine injuries, technical diving methodology, dive planning, and the application of science diving techniques to meet the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver Certification. All students will complete the requirements for PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Emergency First Responder, DAN O2 provider and AAUS Scientific Diver. This 2 Credit course is offered at the Southampton Marine Science campus in the fall and certain course fees apply.
MAR 388: Tropical Marine Ecology
Affectionately known as “Jamaica in January” this travel course literally immerses students with the organisms (invertebrates, fishes and algae) and habitats (coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangrove forests) within Jamaica’s coral reef ecosystems. The course involves snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Students will conduct multiple class research at the Discovery Bay Marine Lab in Jamaica. This 4 Credit course is offered during the Winter intersession and certain course fees apply. Find out more at the SBU International Academics Program website
