The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  Department of Exercise and Sport Science

COURSE SYLLABUS

ESS 263: Basic SCUBA

Credits:              2

Prerequisites:     ALL STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT A MEDICAL FORM TO BE ABLE TO
                         PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE.  THE MEDICAL FORM WILL BE REVIEWED
                         BY THE BLUE DOLPHIN DIVE SHOP.

                         ALL OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION CANDIDATES MUST PASS A SWIM
                         TEST DURING THE FIRST SCHEDULED LAB MEETING.

                       To become a scuba diver, a student needs to be comfortable in the water and have basic
                         swimming skills.  The swim test will include:

                                    10 minute float/treading water/dead man's float
                                    200 yd. swim or 300yd. swim with mask and fins

                        A STUDENT MUST PASS THE SWIM TESTS TO CONTINUE IN THE COURSE.

For Whom Planned:            Any UNCG student

Instructor of Record:           Karen "Pea" Poole                    SCUBA Instructor:        Dorothy Davis

Office:                                237C, HHP Building                   426 Graham Building

Office Hours:                      Mon./Wed./Fri.                          Mon./Wed. 11:00 - 12:00a.m.
                                          1:00 - 1:50p.m.                           Tues./Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30a.m.
                                          (other times by appointment)

Telephone:                         (336).334.4067                          (336).256.1099

E-mail:                               kapoole@uncg.edu                     ddbruner@uncg.edu

Web site:                         www.uncg.edu/~kapoole

ESS Web site:                 www.uncg.edu/ess

Class Web site:               http://blackboard.uncg.edu

                                           {Information regarding the use of Blackboard can be found at:

                                                    Blackboard Level 3 Student Information

                                         Assignments, handouts, & announcements are available

                                         on Blackboard.  Please check Blackboard on a regular
                                         basis.
                                         Excuses will not be accepted due to a lack of checking
                                         Blackboard}
 
Class Meets:                      Tues./Thurs.  6:00 - 6:50p.m.

                                          Lab Schedule:     263L-01  Tues. 7:00 - 8:15p.m.
                                                                     263L-02  Thurs. 7:00 - 8:15p.m.
                                                                     263L-03  Mon. 3:30 - 4:45p.m.
                                                                     263L-04  Wed. 3:30 - 4:45p.m.

Catalog Description:          Development of fundamental skills, knowledge, and techniques of skin and
                                        SCUBA diving.  Opportunity provided for open water training and final
                                        certification.

Student Learning Outcomes:        At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

                                    # i)   describe the principles and basic information necessary for divers to dive
                                            safely.
                                   # ii)   define and demonstrate basic diving procedures and skills in confined water,
                                            i.e. swimming pool.
                                  # iii)   define and demonstrate diving skills in a supervised open water environment.
                                  # iv)   perform basic SCUBA skills and techniques to a level of proficiency to
                                           receive certification as a PADI Open Water Diver.  This certification enables
                                           the student to dive independently within the limits of his/her training and
                                           experience.
                                   #v)   plan, conduct and log open water no stop (no decompression) dives when
                                           properly equipped and accompanied by a buddy, in conditions with which
                                           they have training and experience.
 

 
Teaching Strategies:    This course consists of lectures, class discussion, videos, visual aids,
                                 Blackboard handouts, practical demonstrations, practice, drills,
                                 evaluation, and feedback.
 
                                  Active study and discussion enhances the learning environment.  Students are
                                  encouraged and expected to come to class prepared to ask questions and to
                                  actively participate in class discussions.
 

Evaluation:                        Water Skills                                                     Pass/Fail

                                        Confined water sessions                                   100pts.

                                     *Open water sessions                                        100pts.
                                        Knowledge and Application:
                                                           Reviews and Quizzes                      90pts.
                                                           Final Written Exam                       100pts.
                                                                                                   Total:    390pts.
                                      *Open Water Dives are conducted on a weekend.
                                       A student must complete the Open Water Dives at Blue Stone Quarry
                                       in Thomasville, NC to pass the course.  Quarry fees are $15.00 per day
                                       and are not included in the course fee.
Grading:          Your final course grade will be determined using the point scale below:

                                         383 - 390 = A
                                         374 - 382 = B
                                         365 - 373 = C
                                                <364 = F
 

                      THERE ARE NO EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS.  AS THE NEW SEMESTER
                      BEGINS, THIS IS THE TIME THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE  THINKING
                      ABOUT THE GRADE THEY WOULD LIKE TO EARN IN THIS COURSE.  THE
                      INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT  NEGOTIATE WITH A STUDENT AT THE END OF
                      THE SEMESTER REGARDING PERFORMANCE IN THE COURSE.

                     ESS MAJORS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST EARN NO LESS THAN A
                     "C" IN THIS COURSE TO FULFILL DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.

                     NON-MAJORS MUST EARN NO LESS THAN A "D" IN THIS COURSE TO
                     FULFILL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

                     Grades for this course are not posted, given over the phone or by e-mail.  A student may set
                     up an appointment the instructor at any time to discuss her/his progress in the course.  Final
                     grades are available online through UNCG Genie.
 

Required Text:                 All students are required to have the PADI Open Water Crew Kit.  This kit
                                       includes the text, dive logs, dive tables, and student record folder.  The kit
                                       is included  in the cost of the course and will be distributed to students during
                                       the first day of class.

Required Equipment:        Students need to come to the second lab class with the following:

                                                                  a set of fins, booties, a mask, and snorkel

                                       The Blue Dolphin Dive Shop has put together a package of these items at a
                                       special price for UNCG students.
                                       The instructor can advise you on these items or the student can call the dive
                                       shop at:

                                                        336.760.9226 or 336.632.9838.
 

Topical Outline:                Introduction

                                       Course Prerequisites
                                       The Underwater World
                                       Adapting to the Underwater World
                                       The Dive Environment
                                       Problem Management
                                       Dive Tables & Computer Procedures
                                      Future Training Opportunities
 
 
Academic Integrity Policy:

                                         UNCG students conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of
                                         academic integrity.  Students are expected to abide by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy
                                         in all of their classes.  Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty
                                         includes, but is not limited to, all forms of cheating, forgery, or plagiarism.  Students will not
                                         make, borrow or share copies of assignments or files with other students.  Copying, even
                                         electronically, constitutes cheating.

 N.B. It is understood that anything you turn in FOR A GRADE represents
 YOUR OWN WORK . ALL out of class assignments are to be completed
 INDIVIDUALLY  by the student unless otherwise directed by the instructor).

DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE ENFORCED ACCORDING TO THE
UNCG ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY.

IF A STUDENT HAS NOT READ THE UNCG ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
POLICY IT IS LOCATED AT
                                                             http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/studiscp/Honor.html
 

                                       ALL WORK TURNED IN MUST HAVE A SIGNED STATEMENT
                                        PERTAINING TO THE UNCG ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY, i.e.,

                                                 "I have read the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy, and I have abided by

                                                 Policy for  this assignment.
                                                  This assignment represents my own work."
                                                  Name: (print), Student I.D.:, Signed:, Date:.
 

Attendance Policy:
                                                 If a student misses the first class meeting without notifying the
                                                 instructor, the instructor will administratively drop the student from
                                                 the course. Students are expected to attend every class meeting and
                                                 actively participate in class (see Undergraduate Handbook). Students
                                                 will be marked absent if they come to class but do not participate,
                                                 unless they have the instructor's approval not to participate.  The student
                                                  is expected to stay in class for that session.

Record of attendance is taken in this class.
Sleeping in class, not paying attention or being disruptive in class, or being
late TWICE to class will constitute ONE absence.
If a student needs to leave class early, the instructor must be informed at
the beginning of class.

If you have any questions regarding this syllabus, please ask the instructor NOW!!!

                     Best wishes for a great semester and happy diving!!