- Docente: Stefano Goffredo
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/07
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Biodiversity and Evolution (cod. 9075)
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:
- Municipality of Bologna, Sports System of the City - Sports Sector - Culture and City Promotion Department
- Deakker - Olympic swimming pool;
- PADI
- SCUBAPRO
- Marine & Freshwater Science Group Association
- American Academy of Underwater Sciences Staff (AAUS Diving Control Board Members): Erik Caroselli, Carlo Comandatore, Luana Morelli, Rocco Cannizzo, Giacomo Tedesco, Michele Merlo, Fiorella Prada, Stefano Goffredo
MANDATORY 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 30/6/2020). 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.
2020 pics: pics not available because the course was taught exclusively online due to COVID emergency;
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 2021*
*The 2021 teaching calendar was designed with face-to-face lessons; it may be subject to changes due to the management of the COVID emergency.
MARCH 8, Monday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, online: PRELIMINARY MEETING FOR PRESENTATION AND LOGISTICS ORGANIZATION
MARCH 15, Monday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, online: THEORY LESSON - SCIENTIFIC DIVING AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES
MARCH 22, Monday, 8:55 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): DIVING, BASIC SKILLS REACTIVATE.
MARCH 24, Wednesady, 6:00 PM, ONLINE, THEORY LESSON - PROCEDURES FOR SCIENTIFIC DIVING.
MARCH 29, Monday, 8:55 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): DIVING, DIVING COMPASS, UNDERWATER NAVIGATION. KNOTS;
MARCH 31, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, ONLINE, SEMINAR "THE INVOLVEMENT OF CITIZENS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING" (www.DUEproject.org).
APRIL 12, Monday, 8:55 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): DIVING: TRANSECTS (USE OF METRIC ROPE, QUADRATS, CALIPER).
APRIL 14, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, ONLINE, THEORY LESSON: DIVING TABLES (AIR AND NITROX); THE ADVANTAGES OF OXYGEN ENRICHMENT; DIVE PLANNING.
APRIL 19, Monday, 8:55 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): PRACTICAL NITROX DIVES; LIFT BAG. UNDERWATER SEXTANT. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
APRIL 21, Wednesday, 7:30 PM, ONLINE: Seminar "The Decompression: history, fisiopatology, strategies and new models"; Prof. Enzo Spisni, Physiologist, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Bologna
MAY 3, Monday, 5:30 PM, ONLINE: Seminar by SCUBAPRO, worldwide manufacturer and distributor of state-of-the-art diving equipment. In collaboration with Sarti Sport.
MAY 5, Wednesday, 7.30 PM, CONFERENCE-SLIDE SHOW "FROM RECREATIONAL TO PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY"; Teacher: FRANCESCO SESSO, WORLD CHAMPION OF UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY (https://www.francescosesso.it/)
MAY 10, Monday, 8:55 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): RESCUE. WRITTEN TEST.
MAY 10, Monday, 4:30 PM, ONLINE: Seminar on "Dive Computers and new algorithms", Dr Pasquale Longobardi, director of the Ravenna hyperbaric center.
MAY 11, Tuesday, 5:30 PM: HYPERBARIC CENTER IN RAVENNA. Program: Students will then experience a hyperbaric chamber compression, 40 m depth, 39 minutes dive time with optical and acoustic tests for nitrogen narcosis.
MAY 17, Monday, 8:55 AM, OLYMPIC POOL (via dello Sport, Bologna): ADDITIONAL TRAINING ON SCIENTIFIC DIVING TECNIQUES AND USE OF DIVER'S SAFETY BUOY TUBE; BRIEFING ON UNDERWATER FIELD WORK AND SAMPLING; DELIVER OF EQUIPMENT FOR FIELD WORK.
MAY 19, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, ONLINE, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF DATA FOR FINAL REPORT.
MAY 24, Monday, SCIENTIFIC DIVING 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, all lessons are mandatory.
Other info:
https://www.sdseducational.org/corsi-sub-scientifici/
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.
Office hours
See the website of Stefano Goffredo