The Biological Diving Minor combines training in marine science and field biology with advanced study in SCUBA techniques. It is accessible to any major, but does require a basic foundation in the biological sciences along with SCUBA courses.

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Minor Requirements:

BIOL 111 - Introduction to Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Animal Physiology
BIOL 218 - Marine Biology
BIOL 322 - Field Biology (or MS 491)
MS 101 - Open Water Diver
MS 102 - Advanced Open Water Diving

Advanced Open Water Diver plus an additional 7 credits from:

BIOL 312 - Research Diver Techniques or MS 471
MS 103 - Rescue Diver
MS 104 - Divemaster
MS 105 - Diving First Aid, AEDs, Neurological Assessment, and O2 Provider
MS 106 - Underwater Digital Photography
MS 107 - Underwater Photography
MS 108 - Underwater Videography
MS 109 - Underwater Naturalist
MS 111 - Fish Identification
MS 112 - Research Diver
MS 113 - Enriched Air Diver
MS 114 - Wreck Diver
MS 115 - Underwater Navigator
MS 116 - Deep Diver
MS 117 - Night Diver
MS 118 - Underwater Search and Recovery
MS 119 - Boat Diver
MS 120 - Dive Propulsion Vehicle
MS 121 - Dry Suit Diver
MS 122 - Altitude Diver
MS 123 - Drift Diver
MS 124 - Peak Performance Buoyancy
MS 125 - Equipment Specialist
MS 201 - Assistant Instructor
MS 202 - Instructor Development

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