The diving classes offered at MLML are:

MS 105 Marine Science Diving 
MLML/CSUMB Summer Marine Science Diving - AAUS course
MS 272 Subtidal Ecology 
MS 273 Marine Ecology of the Gulf of California  

 
MS 105 Marine Science Diving
 
This course is designed to familiarize certified recreational divers with scientific diving techniques, and to qualify participants to dive under the auspices of MLML and the CSU. The topics covered include diving physics, physiology, decompression, nitrox, night diving, specialized diving modes, and research diving. Students will receive NAUI and MLML certifications upon completion of the course. 
Prerequisites: Upper division Science major status, thorough physical examination, and ability to pass a swim test. 
Note: Science major credit for CSUF and SJSU undergraduate students only. Enrollment is limited to 8 students 
Instructors: 
flag.gif Diana Steller, Diving Safety Officer

Sample syllabus - Fall 2005 MS105 class

  
 
Sample Course Outline for MS105
Lab Lecture
Week 1 Swimming Evaluation, Scuba Skills (pool) Introduction to the course, administration, auxilliary equipment, exposure suits
Week 2 Scuba skills, rescue (pool) Diving physics and physiology
Week 3 Ocean scuba checkout Dive tables, dive planning, dive computers
Week 4 Navigation and air consumption Environment and marine life
Week 5 Boat dives, light salvage Nitrox diving
Week 6 Transects for common biota Scuba cylinders and regulators
Week 7 Marking a site, U/W tools Underwater photography and video
Week 8 Kelp Transects Rescue and emergency procedures
Week 9 Rescues Midterm Exam
Week 10 Video Transects, photo quadrats Oxygen administration, CPR film and handouts, CPR practical
Week 11 Class project Modes of scientific diving: Blue water, polar, large vessel
Week 12 Class project Altitude diving, research diving
Week 13 Class projects No lecture
Week 14 R/V John Martin, photo/video Scientific diving, AAUS, MLML regulations
Week 15 Nitrox dives, Hopkins deep reef No lecture
Week 16 Night Dive Final Exam
     
 

MS 272 Subtidal Ecology:

This course covers the ecology of nearshore rocky subtidal populations and communities with emphasis on kelp forests. It includes lectures and discussions of original literature, field work with SCUBA including group projects on underwater research techniques and community analysis, and individual research on ecological questions chosen by the student. 
Prerequisites: MLML diver certification and marine ecology (knowledge of marine algae, invertebrates, and statistics recommended). 
Note: Offered spring semesters only 
Instructor: 
Flag.gif Mike Graham, Ph.D and Diana Steller , Ph.D
 
 Sample Course Outline for MS272
Lab Lecture
Week 1 Intro, Site Location Marking, Sampling  Diving Procedures,U/W Photo, Kelp Forests
Week 2 Physical/Chemical Factors Organisms and Habitats 
Week 3 Kelp Forest Community Structure Group Sampling Exercise 
Week 4 Energetics and Succession Group Sampling Exercise 
Week 5 Algae Oral Project Presentations, Organism Exam 
Week 6 Algae, Written Project Proposals Due Projects
Week 7 Midterm Exam Projects
Week 8 Kelp Forest Invertebrates Projects 
Week 9 Invertebrates Projects
Week 10 Kelp Forest Fish Projects
Week 11 Fish Projects
Week 12 Kelp Forest Birds and Mammals Projects 
Week 13 Kelp Forest Use and Management by Man  Projects
Week 14 Guest Lecturer Projects
Week 15 Oral Presentation of Projects
Week 16 Final Exam, Project Papers Due

 
MS 273 Marine Ecology of the Gulf of California

TBA
Prerequisites: MLML diver certification and marine ecology (knowledge of marine algae, invertebrates, and statistics recommended). 
Note: Offered spring semesters only every other year
Instructor: 
Flag.gif Diana Steller , Ph.D
 



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