2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Diving
Minor in Diving
with options in scientific, recreational,
or leadership diving
Advisor
position vacant at press time
The Program
This minor within the university’s diving
program provides broad-based support
of subaquatic research, education, and
recreational activities. The minor has three
academic options: scientific, recreational, or
leadership diving. Each option has a required
sequencing of performance-based courses
that develops diver competency while maintaining
diver safety.
The courses and certifications within the
minor meet diving and training standards
of Humboldt State University, the National
Association of Underwater Instructors
(NAUI), and the American Academy of
Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
As a research, educational, and vocational
asset, the diving program is highly interdisciplinary.
Diving has been used by students,
faculty, and staff in the fields of marine biology,
oceanography, fisheries, wildlife, geology,
engineering, industrial technology, art,
business administration, physical education,
recreation administration, archeology, and
natural resources. The minor facilitates undergraduate
studies, advanced degrees, and
careers in government or private sectors.
Preparation
All courses require completed HSU diver certification
documentation prior to any diving,
including a university-approved medical exam
(Medical Evaluation of Fitness for SCUBA,
Surface-Supplied, or Free Diving).
Anyone diving under the auspices of the
university also needs current CPR and oxygen
provider certification or to be enrolled
in HED 120 (Responding to Emergencies-
CPRFPR) and PE 282 (DAN Oxygen Provider
Certification).
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
Scientific Diving Option
17 units:
PE 262 Beginning SCUBA
PE 282 DAN Oxygen Provider
Certification [required every
PE 362
PE 382
SCI 462
HED 120
two years]
Advanced SCUBA
Underwater Photography
Scientific Diving
Responding to Emergencies-
CPRFPR [required every
two years]
Recreational Diving Option
13 units:
PE 262 Beginning SCUBA
PE 282 DAN Oxygen Provider
Certification [required every
two years]
PE 362 Advanced SCUBA
PE 382 Underwater Photography
HED 120 Responding to Emergencies-
CPRFPR [required every
two years]
Leadership Diving Option
22 units:
PE 262 Beginning SCUBA
PE 282 DAN Oxygen Provider
Certification [required every
two years]
PE 362 Advanced SCUBA
PE 470 Rescue Diver
PE 472 Leadership Diving:
Assistant Instructor
PE 474 Leadership Diving:
Divemaster
HED 120 Responding to Emergencies-
CPRFPR [required every
two years]
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Economics
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Economics—with
pathways in Analytical Tools & Methods;
Business Economics; Economics,
Politics, & Society; Environmental & NR
Resource Planning & Policy; Individually
Designed
Minor in Economics
For the Certificate of study in Economic
Education, see Certificates of Study.
Department Chair
Erick Eschker, Ph.D.
Department of Economics
Siemens Hall 206
(707) 826-3204
www.humboldt.edu/~econ
The Program
The Economics major at Humboldt State
University is distinguished by its hands-on
approach and close faculty-student relationships.
Our “small urban” environment
is a wonderful place for Economics majors
to learn and make a difference in the community
through our many research and
service learning opportunities. Examples
include calculating the economic impact of
our annual Oyster Festival, helping prepare
the City of Arcata’s development strategy,
and preparing monthly estimates for the
Humboldt Economic Index. Students have
published papers with faculty on the local
gasoline market and local fisheries market,
and have researched sustainable energy
and real estate.
The Economics faculty is committed to
student learning as their first priority. We
don’t teach classes in large lecture halls and
even our introductory economics classes
are small. Advanced computer technology is
used throughout the curriculum. In the liberal
arts tradition, we emphasize learning, critical
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog