- 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. 8209)
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, Caterina Adele Taddia, Francesca Gizzi, Maria Giulia
Caccia, Carlo Comandatore, Fabio Fiori
Prerequisites for participation:
- Possession of a diving license issued by any internationally
recognized diving agency (CMAS or WRSTC);
- Possession of a valid medical certificate of good health (issued
after 5/6/2016);
- 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 scientific diver
certificate will be issued at the end of the curse.
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
CALENDAR YEAR 2017
March 6, MONDAY, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, computer room of Zoology, Via Selmi 3, Bologna: PRELIMINARY MEETING FOR PRESENTATION AND LOGISTICS ORGANIZATION
March 13, 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 20, MONDAY, 8:00 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): DIVING, BASIC SKILLS UPDATE. THEORY LESSON - SCIENTIFIC DIVING AND UNDERWATER SURVEY.
March 27, MONDAY, 8:00 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): DIVING, DIVING COMPASS, UNDERWATER NAVIGATION. KNOTS; SEMINAR "THE INVOLVEMENT OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING" (www.steproject.org ).
April 3, MONDAY, 8:00, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): DIVING LESSON: TRANSECTS (USE OF METRIC ROPE, QUADRATS, CALIPER). THEORY LESSON: DIVING TABLES (AIR AND NITROX); THE ADVANTAGES OF OXYGEN ENRICHMENT; DIVE PLANNING.
April 11, TUESDAY, 19:30, "GHIGI" room,
Via S. Giacomo 9, Bologna: 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
May 8, MONDAY, 8:00 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): PRACTICAL NITROX DIVES; LIFT BAG. UNDERWATER SEXTANT. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
May 15, MONDAY, 6:00 AM, DEPARTURE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS (address: PIAZZA PORTA SAN DONATO, BOLOGNA): VISIT TO THE DIVING EQUIPMENT FACTORY SCUBAPRO, worldwide manufacturer and distributor of state-of-the-art diving equipment. In collaboration with Sarti Sport
May 22, MONDAY, 8:00 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): RESCUE. WRITTEN TEST.
May 23, TUESDAY, 6:30 PM, DEPARTURE FROM THE DEPARTMENT, VIA S. GIACOMO 9, BOLOGNA: VISIT TO THE HYPERBARIC CENTER IN RAVENNA (FACULTATIVE). Program: 1) seminar on "Dive Computers and new algorithms", Dr Pasquale Longobardi, director of the hyperbaric center; 2) students will then experience a hyperbaric chamber compression, 40 m depth, 39 minutes dive time with optical and acoustic tests for nitrogen narcosis
May 29, MONDAY, 8:00 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): UPDATE OF SCIENTIFIC DIVING TECNIQUES AND USE OF DIVER'S SAFETY BUOY TUBE. BRIEFING ON FIELD WORK AND SAMPLING; HOW TO DRAFT THE FINAL REPORT AND PERFORM THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF DATA.
June 5, MONDAY, SEA FIELD WORK IN LIVORNO (scientific dive: collection of data on population density and structure of corals). DEPARTURE FROM THE POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna), 6:00 AM.
Given the technical nature of the course, absences to lessons are not allowed.
Other info:
Readings/Bibliography
Texts / Bibliography
Educational material: English and Italian
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