- Docente: Stefano Goffredo
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/05
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Biodiversity and Evolution (cod. 8419)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Sciences and Management of Nature (cod. 9257)
Learning outcomes
This course teaches the basic techniques for scientific underwater surveys. In the pool, underwater navigation exercises (compass and underwater sextant) and survey simulations (e.g. use of meter ropes, quadrats) are performed. The lecture topics include planning of air and NITROX (artificial oxygen enriched breathing mixtures) dives, sampling methods, and statistical analysis of data. Theoretical and practical knowledge also covers the prevention of accidents and rescue (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and rescue diving techniques). The course ends with a day-trip to perform underwater fieldwork in the sea through the realization of transects and the collection of biometric and population density data of benthic organisms. Collected data will be statistically elaborated by the students and the results will be presented as a scientific-article-styled report.
Course contents
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES (AAUS)
In collaboration with:
- Deakker - Olympic swimming pool
- PADI
- SCUBAPRO
- Marine & Freshwater Science Group Association
- American Academy of Underwater Sciences Staff (AAUS Diving Control Board Members): Erik Caroselli, Maria Giulia Caccia, Carlo Comandatore, Luana Morelli, Rocco Cannizzo, Giacomo Tedesco
Prerequisites for participation:
- Possession of a diving license issued by any internationally recognized diving agency (CMAS or WRSTC);
- Possession of a valid medical fitness certicate for scuba diving (issued after 30/6/2019). To get the medical certificate please call Sport Medicine Center in Bologna (tel. 051 555754), or the Iperbaric Center in Ravenna (tel. 0544 500152)
- Possession of personal diving equipment (5 mm wetsuit, hard sole boots, strap fins, weight belt, weights, mask, snorkel, gloves, hood).
Diving exercises at the pool will be performed in the morning, from 08:00 to 10:00. A lecture of about 2 hours is always performed after diving. There will be seminars in the afternoon / evening time in different dates from those dedicated to diving exercises.
Guidelines: AAUS, CEN, and ERC. Students are assisted at all times by an AAUS certified diving instructor and rescue personnel.
Certificate: a UniBo scientific diver certificate will be issued at the end of the curse. The PADI certificate "Scientific Diving Lab Diver" will also be issued.
2019 pics: swimming pool; field work
2018 pics: swimming pool; field work
2017 pics: swimming pool; field work
2016 pics: swimming pool; field work
2015 pics: swimming pool; field work
2014 pics: swimming pool; field work
2013 pics: swimming pool; field work
2012 pics: swimming pool; field work
2011 pics: swimming pool; field work
2010 pics: swimming pool; field work
2009 pics: swimming pool; field work
2008 pics: swimming pool; field work
2007 pics: swimming pool; field work
Research group holding the responsibility of the course: Marine Science Group
Info and registrations: stefano.goffredo@marinesciencegroup.org
PROGRAM YEAR 2020
March 9, MONDAY, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, computer room of Zoology, Via Selmi 3, Bologna: PRELIMINARY MEETING FOR PRESENTATION AND LOGISTICS ORGANIZATION
March 16, MONDAY, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, computer room of Zoology, Via Selmi 3, Bologna: THEORY LESSON - SCIENTIFIC DIVING AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES
March 23, MONDAY, 6:00 PM, THEORY LESSON - SCIENTIFIC DIVING AND UNDERWATER SURVEY.
March 30, MONDAY, 6:00 PM, SEMINARS: "THE INVOLVEMENT OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING" (www.DUEproject.org ); "Educational briefings in touristic facilities promote tourist sustainable behavior and customer loyalty" (www.http://glocaleducation.eu/).
April 1, WEDNESDAY, 19:30: Seminar "The Decompression: history, fisiopatology, strategies and new models"; Dr Enzo Spisni, Researcher in Physiology, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Bologna
April 6, MONDAY, 18:00: THEORY LESSON: DIVING TABLES (AIR AND NITROX); THE ADVANTAGES OF OXYGEN ENRICHMENT; DIVE PLANNING.
April 20, MONDAY, 18:00: THEORY LESSON: CORRECTION OF EXERCISES ON AIR AND NITROX TABLES.
April 27, MONDAY, 18:00: THEORY LESSON: CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION.
May 4, MONDAY, 9:00 AM: VIDEO ON "DIVING BASIC SKILLS REVIEW";
May 11, MONDAY, 9:00 AM: DIVING COMPASS, UNDERWATER NAVIGATION. KNOTS. LIFT BAG.
May 18, MONDAY, 9:00 AM: RESCUE VIDEO. WRITTEN TEST.
May 25, MONDAY, 9:00 AM: DIVER'S SAFETY BUOY TUBE. BRIEFING ON FIELD WORK AND SAMPLING; HOW TO PERFORM STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF DATA.
Given the technical nature of the course, absences to lessons are not allowed.
Other info:
Readings/Bibliography
NOAA and AAUS Manuals, scientific papers, handbooks
Educational material: English and Italian provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
HIGHLY PRACTICAL COURSE: the course emphasizes the practice of SCUBA exercises and skills, according to the international standards for scientific diving (www.AAUS.org)
Assessment methods
Evaluation and final grade
Final examination evaluates:
- Planning, preparation, and execution of scientific diving activities, according to international safety rules
- Main techniques for underwater biological sampling and survey
- Main statistical tests for the analysis of field data
- Prevention of accidents and first aid
The final mark will be calculated averaging the marks reported for SCUBA skills demonstrated during pool training, written exam, scientific diving skills demonstrated during field-work, and oral exam.
Teaching tools
Equipment supplied:
- Equipment provided to each student in personal use: SCUBA (BCD, regulator and bottle), compass and underwater sextant, dive computer, material for underwater surveys / transects.
- Other equipment: dummy for practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electronic analyzer of breathing gas, lift bag.
Links to further information
http://www.marinesciencegroup.org/
Office hours
See the website of Stefano Goffredo
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.