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| 1 | To develop diving techniques in relation to specialist technological practices and underwater group working |
| 2 | To explore the potential of the
aquatic environment for the creation of unusual and interesting
artifacts |
| 3 | To enable students to develop an appreciation of the application of Straw’s Law to flexible underwater structures |
| 4 | To develop group working and collaborative skills |
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able, at threshold level, to:
| 1 | Interpret, analyze and explain data and information relating to Health and Safety, Basket Diving Protocol and Straw’s Law |
| 2 | Evaluate the effects of an underwater environment on perception of colour and proportionality in general and standard shapes in particular |
| 3 | Calculate and appraise data relating to deformation points of standard structures at various depths |
| 4 | Select and employ a range of diving techniques appropriate for complex underwater manoeuvring including depth and direction changes |
Formal lectures will provide theoretical underpinning for Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3. Computer based basket shape simulation exercises will be held in the Diving Laboratory, these will be supplemented by group tutorials and support Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 4. Practical sessions in the diving pool will support Learning Outcomes 4 and 5.
A one-hour unseen end of unit, multiple choice examination will enable Learning Outcome 1 to be demonstrated. A laboratory report equivalent to 2500 words will be submitted in week 9 and will require analysis of colour perception, proportionality and deformation issues and will test Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4. Formative feedback on the introduction will be available in tutorial sessions in weeks 4 and 5. Evidence of attendance at, and participation in, construction of a woven basket will demonstrate Learning Outcome 5. Grade criteria will enable the level of performance in the assessments to be determined.
| 1 | Examination | 50 | |
| 2 | Coursework | 50 | A laboratory report equivalent to 2500 words |