Marine Diving Technologies 331 Marine Diving Technologies Our world increasingly relies upon the resources and knowledge gained from the ocean and marine environment, our last frontier. This reality requires the Marine Diving Technologies Program to continue to provide the highest quality divers and marine technicians worldwide. The program is open to all interested students for both diving and non-diving classes. The program serves the needs of entry-level students, employees in the workforce and students seeking personal enrichment. Students can attend parttime or full-time in both diving and non-diving marinerelated classes. Graduates can pursue multiple marine career paths in marine and underwater technology, working above and below the water with many types of sophisticated marine data collection instruments, diving and life-supporting equipment. Santa Barbara City College s Marine Diving Technologies Program is recognized worldwide for its vocational excellence. It is the only community college degree program in the nation which is accredited by the Association of Commercial Diving Educators (ACDE), the International Diving Schools Association (IDSA) and the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). Santa Barbara City College pioneered formalized diver and technician education with the A.S. Degree curriculum in 1968. It was the recipient of the Exemplary Program Award in 1998 from the State of California Community Colleges Chancellor s Office. Students who enroll in the Marine Diving Technologies Program have options to obtain an Associate in Science Degree or Certificate in marine technology. Industry-based certifications meeting the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Commercial Diver Training -- Minimum Standard ANSI/ ACDE-01-1998 and the International Diving Schools Association (IDSA) standards are also available for the field of commercial diving. The training is designed to meet the needs of the marine construction, research and tourism industries. These multi-billion dollar marine technology industries are dynamic and require personnel who have a broad training base involving technical skills above and below the water. The Associate in Science Degree curriculum includes instruction in all phases of commercial diving, hyperbarics, bell/saturation diving, emergency medicine, boating and marine science, to name but a few. Teamwork and safety are the prime emphases of the training. There are virtually unlimited opportunities and challenges for the individual who desires an exciting and rewarding future researching the world s needs for resources, medicine, transportation, recreation, national defense and the extension of man s ability to work on and under the sea. Facility The MDT Program offers a most unique training environment. The college s state-of-the-art diving and welding facility provides students with a safe and comfortable training environment. SBCC is ideally situated on California s south-central coast, which facilitates open sea training in the Pacific Ocean. Career Opportunities Career opportunities and announcements are channeled directly through the Marine Diving Technologies Department, via an extensive contact system. Many employers solicit graduates during campus visits. The department also sponsors a seminar module each semester entitled Careers in Diving for group information exchange and recruiting. The faculty are available directly for career counseling, and advice may also be obtained from the campus Career Center for job preparation and planning purposes. Honors & Awards The department is fortunate to be able to award several scholarships each year. The Ramsey Parks Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize an outstanding student majoring in Marine Diving Technologies. It is named in memory of Ramsey Parks, founder and Director of the MDT Program from 1968 to 1980. The Tom Devine Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC), and the Nejat Ezal Memorial Scholarship are available for students who qualify. The Dr. Hugh Greer Memorial Scholarship Foundation was established in 2002 in memory of SBCC s long-time medical review officer. Financial aid is also available through the Financial Aid Office at 965-0581, ext. 2716. Alumni Association The Marine Diving Technologies Alumni Association was established by the department in 1995 to provide a communication and human resource link between graduates and the MDT Program. The Association was established to disseminate information about graduates, jobs, equipment and training issues related to diving technology. All students and graduates are eligible to join.
332 Marine Diving Technologies Department Office Marine Technology Building Secretary: Judy Lough (ext. 2426) Faculty & Offices Dan Vasey, Chair & Program Director (MDT, ext. 2992) Don Barthelmess (MDT, ext. 2427) Geoff Thielst (MDT, ext. 2718) Advisers/Counselor Liaison Counselor Liaison: Oscar Zavala (SS-131, ext. 2403) Degrees & Certificates Awarded Associate in Science Degree: Marine Diving Technician Certificate of Completion: Marine Diving Technician Skills Competency Award: Commercial Diving The Department also offers: ANSI Certification: Commercial Diver Training ADC Certification: Commercial Diving Skills Competency Award: Commercial Diving Department Requirements (18.3 units) MDT 107 Hyperbaric Chamber Operations...1.5 MDT 108 Rigging...1.6 MDT 109 Seamanship...2.1 MDT 111 First Aid for the Diving Professional...1.3 MDT 112 Introduction to Marine Welding...1.1 MDT 140 Principles of Surface-Supplied Diving...1.2 MDT 141 Commercial Diving Equipment...2.2 MDT 142 Surface-Supplied Ocean Diving...1.8 MDT 143 Mixed Gas Diving...1.7 MDT 145 Principles of Underwater Cutting and Welding...1.3 MDT 146 Advanced Underwater Cutting and Welding...0.6 MDT 152 Underwater Tools and Inspection...1.9 Students must complete the above courses with a grade of C or higher or credit in all courses. Certificate of Completion: Marine Diving Technician Department Requirements (35.5-37 units) MDT 101 Information and Introduction to MDT...0.3 MDT 104 Fundamentals and Practices of Diving...3.8 MDT 105 Advanced Scuba Techniques...1.7 MDT 106 Open Water Navigation and Rescue...0.5 MDT 107 Hyperbaric Chamber Operations...1.5 MDT 108 Rigging...1.6 MDT 109 Seamanship...2.1 MDT 111 First Aid for the Diving Professional...1.3 MDT 112 Introduction to Marine Welding...1.1 MDT 140 Principles of Surface-Supplied Diving...1.2 MDT 141 Commercial Diving Equipment...2.2 MDT 142 Surface-Supplied Ocean Diving...1.8 MDT 143 Mixed Gas Diving...1.7 MDT 145 Principles of Underwater Cutting and Welding...1.3 MDT 146 Advanced Underwater Cutting and Welding...0.6 MDT 147 Ocean Structures...0.9 MDT 148 Hydraulics I...1.3 MDT 150 Undersea Vehicle Operations...1.7 MDT 152 Underwater Tools and Inspection...1.9 MDT 154 Bell and Saturation Diving Procedures...2.2 MDT 160 Contemporary Topics / Careers in Diving...2.0 MDT 179 NITROX Diving...0.8 MDT 185 Marine Facility Maintenance / Operations...1.5 MDT 190 Assessment and Development of Diving Competence.... 0.5-2.0 Recommended Electives: AH 110 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic...5.0 BIOL 124 Biological Oceanography or... BIOL 142 Marine Science or ERTH 151 Physical Oceanography... 3.0-4.0 BIOL 125 Marine Biology...4.0 CNEE 150 Concepts of Electronics...4.0 CS 101 Computer Concepts...3.0
Marine Diving Technologies 333 DRFT 110 Mechanical Drawing I...3.0 MDT 162 Professional Involvement... 0.5-2.0 MDT 170 Underwater Photography...0.6 MDT 171 Technical Diving...0.5 MDT 172 Diving for Marine Sciences...0.7 MDT 173 Dry Suit Diving...0.8 MDT 174 Diving in Contaminated Environments...0.9 MDT 175 Night Diving...0.6 MDT 176 History of Diving...0.5 MDT 177 Scuba Refresher...0.5 MDT 178 Adv Dive Rescue for Law Enforcement & Public Safety Divers...1.2 MDT 180 Diver Medic...3.0 MDT 181 Heavy Gear Diving...0.3 MDT 182 Underwater Crime Scene Investigation...1.0 MDT 183 Water Survival Training...0.5 MDT 184 Professional Scuba Inspector (PSI)...0.5 MDT 200 Introduction to ROV Data Acquisition...1.0 MDT 201 Introduction to ROV Sonar...1.0 MDT 202 Principles of Subsea Acoustic Positioning...1.1 MDT 203 Applied ROV Sonar Operations...0.8 MDT 204 Advanced ROV Data Acquisition...1.5 MDT 205 Applied Subsea Acoustic Positioning...0.7 MDT 290 Work Experience in MDT... 1-4 MDT 299 Independent Study in MDT... 1-4 PE 134 Swimming for Conditioning...1.0 PHYS 101/101L Conceptual Physics or PHYS 101H Conceptual Physics, Honors...4.0 Associate in Science Degree: Marine Diving Technician The Associate Degree will be awarded upon completion of both department and college requirements. Department Requirements (58.5-61 units) AH 110 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic...5.0 BIOL 124 Biological Oceanography or BIOL 142 Marine Science or ERTH 151 Physical Oceanography... 3.0-4.0 BIOL 125 Marine Biology...4.0 CNEE 150 Concepts of Electronics...4.0 DRFT 110 Mechanical Drawing I...3.0 MDT 101 Information and Introduction to MDT...0.3 MDT 104 Fundamentals and Practices of Diving...3.8 MDT 105 Advanced Scuba Techniques...1.7 MDT 106 Open Water Navigation and Rescue...0.5 MDT 107 Hyperbaric Chamber Operations...1.5 MDT 108 Rigging...1.6 MDT 109 Seamanship...2.1 MDT 111 First Aid for the Diving Professional...1.3 MDT 112 Introduction to Marine Welding...1.1 MDT 140 Principles of Surface-Supplied Diving...1.2 MDT 141 Commercial Diving Equipment...2.2 MDT 142 Surface-Supplied Ocean Diving...1.8 MDT 143 Mixed Gas Diving...1.7 MDT 145 Principles of Underwater Cutting and Welding...1.3 MDT 146 Advanced Underwater Cutting and Welding...0.6 MDT 147 Ocean Structures...0.9 MDT 148 Hydraulics I...1.3 MDT 150 Undersea Vehicle Operations...1.7 MDT 152 Underwater Tools and Inspection...1.9 MDT 154 Bell and Saturation Diving Procedures...2.2 MDT 160 Contemporary Topics / Careers in Diving...2.0 MDT 179 NITROX Diving...0.8 MDT 185 Marine Facility Maintenance / Operations...1.5 MDT 190 Assessment and Development of Diving Competence... 0.5-2.0 PHYS 101/101L Conceptual PHYS or PHYS 101H Conceptual Physics, Honors...4.0 Recommended Electives: CS 101 Computer Concepts...3.0 MDT 162 Professional Involvement... 0.5-2.0 MDT 170 Underwater Photography...0.6 MDT 171 Technical Diving...0.5 MDT 172 Diving for Marine Sciences...0.7 MDT 173 Dry Suit Diving...0.8 MDT 174 Diving in Contaminated Environments...0.9 MDT 175 Night Diving...0.6
334 Marine Diving Technologies MDT 176 History of Diving...0.5 MDT 177 Scuba Refresher...0.5 MDT 178 Adv Dive Rescue for Law Enforcement & Public Safety Divers...1.2 MDT 180 Diver Medic...3.0 MDT 181 Heavy Gear Diving...0.3 MDT 182 Underwater Crime Scene Investigation...1.0 MDT 183 Water Survival Training...0.5 MDT 184 Professional Scuba Inspector (PSI)...0.5 MDT 200 Introduction to ROV Data Acquisition...1.0 MDT 201 Introduction to ROV Sonar...1.0 MDT 202 Principles of Subsea Acoustic Positioning...1.1 MDT 203 Applied ROV Sonar Operations...0.8 MDT 204 Advanced ROV Data Acquisition...1.5 MDT 205 Applied Subsea Acoustic Positioning...0.7 MDT 290 Work Experience in MDT... 1-4 MDT 299 Independent Study in MDT... 1-4 PE 134 Swimming for Conditioning...1.0 College Requirements: For complete information, see Graduation Requirements in the Catalog index. Admission Requirements for Marine Diving Technician Acceptance by the college does not guarantee acceptance into programs. Non-diving marine technology classes are open to all SBCC students. All of the following must be complied with for diving students: 1. Minimum age: 18. 2. Completion of required forms for admission to Santa Barbara City College contact the Admissions Office. 3. Completion of special application forms from Marine Diving Technologies for the programs. 4. Department diving physical exam requirements by a physician. 5. Certificate of Completion from a basic Scuba course from a nationally recognized agency. 6. Provide full Scuba equipment for ocean diving. 7. Attend an MDT orientation session online or on campus. 8. Completion of required waiver and release form. 9. Successful performance of the swimming tests in the presence of the college diving officer. Marine Science Certificate The Marine Science curriculum trains students interested in the fields of mariculture, boating and recreation, skin and Scuba diving, physical and biological oceanography, scientific research and marine science education. Satisfactory completion of the twosemester curriculum earns the student a Biological Sciences Departmental Marine Science Certificate. See the Biological Sciences section of this Catalog. Advising In addition to the college counseling staff, the Marine Diving Technologies Department Chairperson and staff are available to advise persons interested in this field. Information may be obtained by visiting or calling the department. Marine Diving Technician Course Descriptions MDT 100 Skin and Scuba Diving (1.8) CSU, UC* Introductory Scuba diving certification course taught under the standards of the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). Students obtain skills in basic diving techniques, physiology, skin and Scuba equipment. Laboratory sessions focus on acquisition and application of necessary water skills in skin and Scuba diving in a confined water (pool) environment. Practical application of diving skills evaluated in a minimum of five open sea dives. Successful students receive a lifetime certification as a Scuba diver from NAUI. (*UC Transfer Limit: MDT 100 and 105 combined with PE activity and HE 213: maximum credit, 4 units)
Marine Diving Technologies 335 MDT 101 Information and Introduction to Marine Diving Technology (0.3) Course Advisories: CNEE 153 Overview of marine diving and the SBCC Marine Diving Technologies modular curriculum. Assessment of swimming, diving and mathematical skills. Primary purpose is to provide information on the modular concepts, equipment requirements, fees and application process required for enrollment in the MDT Program. MDT 104 Fundamentals and Practices of Diving (3.8) Modular study of diving physics, physiology, dive planning and safety; stresses the importance of environmental and equipment-related situations. Computations utilizing various decompression profiles emphasized. MDT 105 Advanced Scuba Techniques (1.7) CSU, UC* Limitation on Enrollment: National Scuba certification by a recognized agency. Practical application of Scuba diving techniques and skill building in the confined water and open ocean environments. (*UC Transfer Limit: MDT 100 and 105 combined with PE activity and HE 213: maximum credit, 4 units) MDT 106 Open Water Navigation and Rescue Co-requisites: MDT 105 Limitation on Enrollment: National Scuba certification by a recognized agency. Practical application of navigation and rescue skills in the ocean environment. MDT 107 Hyperbaric Chamber Operations (1.5) Theoretical and practical application of hyperbaric chambers and treatment of diving and non-diving related accidents. Hands-on practice utilizing department s recompression chamber facility is the focus of laboratory activities. MDT 108 Rigging (1.6) Introduction to and practical application of basic rigging techniques, including knots, splices, block and tackle, and marlin spike. MDT 109 Seamanship (2.1) Modular study and application of small boat handling, maritime rules of the road and navigational principles and practices. MDT 110 Scuba Equipment Repair (2.1) Prerequisites: MDT 101 In-depth study and practical application of Scuba equipment operational theory and repair procedures. Students receive training on current models of major brands of diving equipment, including buoyancy compensators, cylinders, exposure suits and regulators. MDT 111 First Aid for the Diving Professional (1.3) Modular certification program in DAN oxygen administration, CPR for the professional rescuer, adult CPR and standard first aid, with emphasis as a first responder to diving-related accidents. Certification available through appropriate agencies, including the National Safety Council (NSC), American Red Cross and the Divers Alert Network (DAN). MDT 112 Introduction to Marine Welding (1.1) Introductory module on the theory, practical application and procedures of cutting and welding in the topside environment. Skills are acquired and developed in welding shop environment and in the MDT underwater training tank. Prepares students for MDT 145 which is taught in the welding booth and underwater training tank.
336 Marine Diving Technologies MDT 120 NAUI Assistant Instructor (1.5) Limitation on Enrollment: Compliance with agency student-to-instructor ratios and safety standards. Certification as a NAUI Master Scuba Diver and NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver or equivalent with 20 logged dives. NAUI diving leadership certification course which provides pool and ocean training in assisting diving instruction. Students gain exposure in actual basic Scuba instructional classes, including classroom, ocean and pool settings. Principles of teaching and learning theory emphasized. MDT 121 NAUI Divemaster (2.1) Limitation on Enrollment: Compliance with agency student-to-instructor ratios and safety standards. Certification as a NAUI Master Scuba Diver and NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver or equivalent with 25 logged dives. Advanced diving leadership program which trains diving leaders to organize and conduct dives for certified divers. NAUI Divemaster certification is the highest leadership rating and preparatory step before progression to NAUI Instructor. Successful candidates are eligible for certification by NAUI as a Divemaster. MDT 122 NAUI Instructor Preparatory Course (0.9) Limitation on Enrollment: Certification as a NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI Divemaster, or equivalent, plus 50 logged dives. Designed to prepare instructor candidates who are not certified in both NAUI AI and NAUI Divemaster or who are certified diving leaders from another dive agency. Course includes both instruction and evaluation. MDT 123 NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC) (5.0) Prerequisites: MDT 122 Limitation on Enrollment: Certification as a NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI Divemaster, or equivalent, plus 50 logged dives. Designed to train and qualify persons to train and issue certifications for skin and Scuba diving and provide a means by which they may become voting members of the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). MDT 140 Principles of Surface-Supplied Diving (1.2) Co-requisites: MDT 105 Limitation on Enrollment: Must be a certified diver by a nationally recognized scuba diving agency. Introductory module which exposes students to the various types of diving apparatus and procedures in confined water training tanks. Emphasis on tending, dress-in and operational procedures which parallel a surface-supplied diving operation. MDT 141 Commercial Diving Equipment (2.2) Co-requisites: MDT 140 Modular course which presents principles of operation and maintenance as applied to diesel engines, diving compressors and pneumatic tools. Particular emphasis is placed upon identification of the various fittings used in an industrial environment. In addition, the maintenance and repair practices and procedures relating to surface-supplied diving head gear and diving umbilicals are presented and applied. MDT 142 Surface-Supplied Ocean Diving (1.8) Co-requisites: MDT 140 Course Advisories: MDT 141 Study and practical application of advanced tethered diving working procedures and operational theory. Particular emphasis is placed on charting dive profiles, computing decompression schedules and organizing field operations. All lab activities conducted in open sea environments which simulate actual working conditions likely to be encountered in commercial diving. Students assessed an additional field trip fee for boat charters. MDT 143 Mixed Gas Diving (1.7) Co-requisites: MDT 142 Advanced modular study of the physics and application of specialized gas mixtures, gas diving apparatus, decompression tables and operational procedures.
Marine Diving Technologies 337 MDT 145 Principles of Underwater Cutting and Welding (1.3) Co-requisites: MDT 112 and MDT 140 Introductory module on the theory, practical application and procedures of welding and burning in the underwater environment. Skills are acquired and developed in a wet diving training tank. Prepares students for advanced techniques which are applied in the open sea environment. MDT 146 Advanced Underwater Cutting and Welding (0.6) Co-requisites: MDT 142 Advanced practical application in the use of underwater cutting and welding techniques in the ocean and open water environment. Students utilize foundational techniques in advanced surface-supplied ocean diving to perform a multitude of individual and team projects. MDT 147 Ocean Structures (0.9) Course Advisories: MDT 101 Modular study of ocean structures likely to be encountered in the marine industry. Focuses on nomenclature and types and construction of offshore platforms, pipelines and other subsea structures. MDT 148 Hydraulics I (1.3) Study of industrial fluid power mechanics with a practical laboratory component as related to marine equipment. Emphasis placed upon schematic design, interpretation and the role of hydraulic equipment and control systems as applied to subsea work systems, tools and work class remotely-operated vehicles. MDT 150 Undersea Vehicle Operations (1.7) Advanced module study of the technology and techniques which are being applied in subsea construction, exploration and research in today s marine industries utilizing undersea vehicles. Students able to acquire advanced skills in the operation of the departments ROVs in the confined and open sea environment. MDT 152 Underwater Tools and Inspection (1.9) Co-requisites: MDT 140 Modular study of techniques and tools used to collect data and perform work in underwater environments. Students utilize a variety of equipment in hands-on application including remotely-operated vehicles, subsea video cameras, ultrasonic equipment and other non-destructive testing devices. Students apply advanced diving skills in assembling and disassembling various underwater projects in an open sea environment. Special emphasis placed on inshore construction practices. MDT 154 Bell and Saturation Diving Procedures (2.2) Co-requisites: MDT 143 Intensive exposure to saturation diving theory and a practical application of skills in bell/saturation diving. Practical training in bell and saturation diving operations, equipment and procedures. Culminates with the performance of a round-the-clock saturation diving run in the department s saturation diving complex. MDT 160 Contemporary Topics and Careers in Diving (2.0) Course Advisories: MDT 101 Contemporary information relating to the variety of career opportunities for students enrolled in the Marine Diving Technologies Program. Serves as a group information exchange, with announcements and updates for students enrolled in the MDT Program. Indepth analysis is made by individuals on career paths, additional educational opportunities and tools and techniques to enhance success in the workforce and entry-level employment. MDT 162 Professional Involvement (0.5-2.0) Open-entry module designed to allow students enrolled in the MDT Program a means to access and participate in outside professional activities with the faculty and staff. Such activities include community educational outreach, professional diving demonstrations, seminars and related presentations.
338 Marine Diving Technologies MDT 170 Underwater Photography (0.6) Specialty modular course designed by the National Association of Underwater Instruction (NAUI) and Nikon. Includes an overview of photographic principles and theory in the topside and underwater environments. Applied diving skills using the Nikonos V underwater camera system are obtained in a confined and open water environment. Successful students receive specialty recognition from NAUI. MDT 171 Technical Diving Lecture-seminar and discussion of emerging technologies, techniques and risks associated with deep diving, caves/caverns, wrecks, mixed gas diving, etc., not directly related to recreational or commercial diving. Guest lecturers and topic experts in the technical diving arena discuss current equipment and techniques used in this field. MDT 172 Diving for Marine Sciences (0.7) Practical orientation workshop focusing on identification, monitoring, conservation and collecting techniques commonly used in aquatic biology. Portions of the course are designed to parallel content offered in the NAUI coral reef ecology specialty course. Successful students are offered specialty recognition through the National Association of Underwater Instructors. MDT 173 Dry Suit Diving (0.8) Limitation on Enrollment: Certification as a Scuba diver by a nationally recognized agency. Study of thermal considerations and drysuit diving in the recreational and commercial diving environments. Detailed look into thermal protection garments and types of drysuits. Introductory practical knowledge and skills obtained, using drysuits in a refrigerated training tank with follow-up application of acquired skills in the open ocean. MDT 174 Diving in Contaminated Environments (0.9) Course Advisories: MDT 142 Seminar for experienced diving professionals utilizing specialized surface-supplied gear for working in contaminated waters. Lecture sessions focus on presenting principles and practices of contaminated diving practices and procedures, as well as federal, state and local laws and regulations. MDT 175 Night Diving (0.6) Modular course that provides advanced certified divers the preparation and training for performing Scuba dives at night. The module is taught as a specialty course under the standards of the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). MDT 176 History of Diving Cooperative two-part seminar on the history of diving presented jointly by the MDT Department and the Historical Diving Society, USA. A lecture session explores the development of commercial, recreational and military diving gear from conception through present-day developments. Analysis of diving pioneers and techniques to be made. Keynote speakers from the unique historical roots of the Santa Barbara diving community featured at various times. Optional experience using equipment with historical significance, including the U.S. Navy Mark V helmet, to be applied in a confined water environment. MDT 177 Scuba Refresher Limitation on Enrollment: Certification as a Scuba diver by a nationally recognized agency. Designed as a non-certification course taught under National Association of Underwater Instructor (NAUI) standards which affords formal refresher training at the Scuba diver level for divers who need to reestablish proficiency due to diving activity.
Marine Diving Technologies 339 MDT 178 Advanced Dive Rescue for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Divers (1.2) Introductory course designed to provide members of public safety and law enforcement dive rescue teams training in the use of commercial lightweight diving apparatus in rescue/recovery operations. Satisfactory completion results in SBCC Advanced Dive Rescue Certification; optional N.A.U.I. Advanced Dive Rescue Card. MDT 179 NITROX Diving (0.8) Limitation on Enrollment: Certification as an advanced Scuba diver by a nationally recognized agency. Modular study of EANx NITROX mixtures used in diving. Two optional open water dives may be made upon successful completion of classroom portion. Certification through the International Association of NITROX and Technical Divers (IANTD) as a NITROX diver is available upon completion of the entire course. MDT 180 Diver Medic (3.0) Co-requisites: AH 110 Theoretical and practical application of hyperbaric chambers and treatment of diving and non-diving related accidents. Hands-on practice utilizing the department s recompression chamber facility is the focus of laboratory activities. Certification as a Diver Medic Technician (DMT) available through the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. MDT 181 Heavy Gear Diving (0.3) Skills Advisories: MATH 100 and Eligibility for ENG 100 Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a certified diver from a nationally recognized agency and provide a current physical examination report to the MDT Department using the department physical examination form. Introductory exposure to heavy gear diving using traditional heavy gear, including the U.S. Navy Mark-V and Kirby Morgan diving helmets in the confined water environment. Emphasis placed on tending, dress-in and operational procedures of surface-supplied heavy gear diving equipment. MDT 182 Underwater Crime Scene Investigation (1) Limitation on Enrollment: Student must provide the following: (1) appropriate medical history form attesting to the trainee s fitness for diving; (2) execution of required release and waiver; (3) proof of membership in a law enforcement or public safety agency; and (4) proof of diving certification from a nationally recognized training agency. Introductory P.O.S.T.-certified course designed to provide law enforcement personnel training in principles and practices of underwater crime scene investigation and evidence recovery. Satisfactory completion of the course results in certification sanctioned by the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) in underwater crime scene investigation. MDT 183 Water Survival Training Short-term intensive certification program for marine employees and trainees in water survival techniques. Training conforms to industry standards API RP T7, T4, and USCG Title 33 regulations for participants working in offshore marine environments. Trainees receive classroom and pool training in water survival techniques. MDT 184 Professional Scuba Inspector (PSI) Short-term intensive program for the proper handling, filling and inspection of high-pressure Scuba cylinders using visual and non-destructive training techniques. Successful trainees receive nationally recognized certification in visual inspection through Professional Scuba Inspectors (PSI). Covers OSHA-required employee training for hazardous materials where highpressure cylinders are handled, filled or inspected. MDT 185 Marine Facility Maintenance and Operations (1.5) Co-requisites: MDT 108 and MDT 141 Course Advisories: MDT 112 Short-term intensive modular course, which presents principles of operation and maintenance as applied to industrial marine facilities and associated equipment. Particular emphasis is placed upon the proper and complete execution of various tasks required in the marine workplace.
340 Marine Diving Technologies MDT 190 Assessment and Development of Diving Competence (0.5-2.0) Open-entry assessment module designed to provide evaluation and placement of students enrolled in the MDT Program. Students allowed to continue development of diving skills while enrolled in this module. Students use the module as a means to control self-paced instruction and skill mastery. MDT 200 Introduction to ROV Data Acquisition (1) Short-term intensive modular study of the techniques used to collect, store, process and report information from remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) operations. Students gain experience utilizing the C-Map Systems Mission Manager 5 automated video inspection system. Emphasis on exploring and utilizing the basic features of the software. MDT 201 Introduction to ROV Sonar (1.0) Introductory modular study of the principles and practices of ROV sonar operations. Students interpret sonar anomalies and gain exposure to the Kongsberg- Simrad MS-900 scanning sonar system. MDT 202 Principles of Subsea Acoustic Positioning (1.1) Introductory modular study of the principles and practices of ultrashort-baseline tracking, utilizing the ORE Trackpoint II Plus system. Students gain exposure to this acoustic positioning system. MDT 203 Applied ROV Sonar Operations (0.8) Co-requisites: MDT 201 Applied modular study of the principles and practices of ROV sonar operations. Students set up sonar systems, acquire data and interpret images, using the MS-900 scanning sonar system in actual marine environments. MDT 204 Advanced ROV Data Acquisition (1.5) Course Advisories: MDT 200 Short-term intensive modular study of the advanced techniques used with the Mission Manager 5 automated video inspection system. Students further develop experience utilizing the system. Emphasis on exploring and utilizing the advanced features of the software. MDT 205 Applied Subsea Acoustic Positioning (0.7) Course Advisories: MDT 202 Introductory modular study of the principles and practices of ultrashort-baseline tracking, utilizing the ORE Trackpoint II Plus system. Students gain exposure to this acoustic positioning system. MDT 251 General Marine Safety Orientation (0.4) Orientation to the general safety requirements and policies specific to the marine diving contracting industry. Emphasis on company drug and alcohol policies as related to USCG/DOT regulations and general safe industrial practices. MDT 252 Industrial Marine Contractor Training and Safety Certification (0.4) Short-term, intensive training and certification to prepare industrial and marine contractors for certification to work at offshore/onshore marine facilities. Training specific to offshore oil and gas drilling and production facilities and the general work environments of those facilities. Emphasis on environmental safety specific to hydrogen sulfide gas and impacts on wildlife and fisheries habitats. MDT 253 Marine First Aid and CPR (0.4) Industrial marine certification for marine contractor employees based on American Red Cross First Aid and Adult CPR programs. Supplemental training and certification in Oxygen Administration is provided. Certification from American Red Cross in Adult CPR and First Aid awarded to successful trainees.
Marine Diving Technologies 341 MDT 254 Confined Space Procedures (0.4) Industrial safety training for marine contractors who conduct operations in confined spaces. Training satisfies OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 requirements. MDT 255 Safe Industrial Practices I (0.2) Short-term, intensive industrial marine safety training on proper electrical safety and lockout/tag-out procedures. Forklift safety and operational procedures also covered. MDT 256 Industrial Rigging (0.2) Short-term, intensive module in rigging and material handling, with an emphasis on marine applications. Rigging safety, tools and techniques stressed. MDT 257 Industrial Fire Watch (0.2) Short-term, intensive module in fire safety and firewatch techniques used in the marine industry. The use of various types of industrial fire-fighting equipment, techniques and procedures. Emphasis on fire safety and hazard prevention during industrial marine operations. MDT 258 Marine Fire Safety (2.2) Short-term, intensive training based on IMO Resolution A437 (XI) Annex 2 recommendations for basic and advanced fire training. Credited toward USCG requirements for deck and engineer officer licenses. MDT 290 Work Experience in Marine Diving Technology (1-4) Course Advisories: MDT 101 Limitation on Enrollment: Must be a currently enrolled MDT student with a current physical exam (within one year). Supervised employment for MDT and related technologies majors whose career objectives, course study and employment complement each other. The student must be employed in an occupation directly related to the Marine Diving Technologies major. The student must also be enrolled in no less than seven (7) units, including Work Experience. MDT 299 Independent Study in Marine Diving Technology (1-4) Course Advisories: MDT 101 Limitation on Enrollment: Student must have completed 12 units at SBCC with a G.P.A. of 2.5 and a minimum of 6 units with a G.P.A. of 3.0 in the MDT Department. Advanced study of marine technology and related fields under the direction and supervision of MDT Department faculty. For complete information, see Independent Study in the Catalog Index. MDT 259 Level I Non-Destructive Testing (2.2) ASNT-approved training in basic non-destructive testing techniques (NDT) of the marine and diving industries. Emphasis on flooded-member detection, ultrasonic thickness magnetic particle inspection and cathodic protection techniques. Qualifies individuals to test for ASNT level I certification.