This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. The course familiarizes divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of underwater photography. This course is intended to serve as a safe and supervised introduction to techniques used in the underwater environment. Nationally recognized certification as an advanced scuba diver is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. Completion of this course enables the diver to be certified as a PADI underwater photographer, at a nominal additional cost.