Diving Technology for Aquatic Scientists
BIOL2013
5th - 17th June 2012



Prerequisites

This course is open to all Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences students who have completed Part 1 of their degree. Students wishing to do this course must first:

  1. Complete a medical questionnaire and, if indicated, a medical examination at the University Health Centre
  2. Pass a test of swimming competence
  3. Complete a Liability Waiver

Medical Clearance

Medical Forms are available for DOWNLOAD HERE. The completed form must be submitted at the time of the Swim Test.

Swim Test

Students shall successfully perform the following tests:

  1. Swim underwater without swim aids for a distance of 25 meters without surfacing.
  2. Swim 400 meters in less than 12 minutes without swim aids.
  3. Tread water for 10 minutes, or 2 minutes without the use of hands, without swim aids.
  4. Recover a weight from 2.5 metres of water.

The swim test will be held at the University Swimming Pool on Thursday, April 12, 2012, starting at 2pm.

The test will be REPEATED on Thursday May 24, 2012 starting at 2pm. (This session is for repeats only. No first-time test takers will be allowed on this date).

Liability Waiver

Forms are available for DOWNLOAD HERE. The completed form must be submitted at the time of the Swim Test.

Contact

If you require any additional information, or have any questions, about this course, please contact:

Dr. Judith Mendes
judith.mendes@uwimona.edu.jmContact details