With the completion of the winter semester, students of the module "scientific Diving I" have taken the first step towards scientific work in a new environment.
With the written examination for the module "Scientific Diving I" and successful participation in the lecture "Aquatic Ecosystems", the foundation stone for an internationally recognised qualification as a scientific diver has been laid.
The lecture focuses on the common language of all disciplines. A wide range of basic principles about the water ecosystem are covered. Ocean currents, geological developmental history, biological classes of marine life and environmental conditions under water are covered. Furthermore, the basics of underwater work, the possibilities of investigations as well as hydrochemical and thermodynamic measurement methods and challenges are discussed.
During the practical training in the Johannisbad, the students have several key tasks to practise. For example, the training includes distance diving and apnoea exercises as well as rescue excecises and knots. In addition, the scientific basics of underwater documentation are taught using a drawing board and underwater cameras. All these small documentary tasks are part of the grade for the "Scientific Diving I" module.
"If you want to see more than just blue water, this is the right place for you! Scientific diving gave me the opportunity to look at water from a scientific perspective. I was able to learn new working methods and gain new perspectives and knowledge by collaborating with students from a wide range of fields. Most of our planet is covered with water and we know the least about this part. This, and especially the ecosystems below the water surface, have always fascinated me," says Lea-Marie Pollok Master Geoecology, who completed the modules in 2023.
If you are interested in the course, you can take part in the summer semester if you fulfil the necessary requirements. More detailed information can be found here.
Enrolment in the course takes place at the beginning of the summer semester on the first two days of the lecture period in the foyer of the new canteen. If you have any questions about the course in advance, please feel free to write or call us.
