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RECR 161: Scuba Diving: Basic

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 2

Description:

Provides training toward certification as an open water SCUBA diver. Emphasizes snorkeling (free diving introduction) and SCUBA skills. Covers safe diving skills, the physics of diving, equipment care and maintenance, diving fitness, underwater navigation, record keeping, and other basic SCUBA knowledge. Qualifies students for open water certification by Scuba Schools International (SSI). Requires strong swimming skills, high comfort level under water and physical and mental conditioning compatible with SCUBA industry diving safety standards. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Activity-Based
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 002, CRN 13337, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 75242, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2024, Section: 002, CRN 22909, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2023, Section: 001, CRN 76661, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 16710, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 80085, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 20449, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 86005, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 24444, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 17008, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2019, Section: 002, CRN 81631, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 20156, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 74397, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 14125, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 75624, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 18012, Instructor: Thomas Wood
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 78681, Instructor: Gregory Justice