MBIO1300 Introduction to Scuba Science Lab Fee

Term: Fall 2025

This is the lab fee for the MBIO1300 Introduction to Scuba Science course for the Fall 2025 semester. This lab fee is in addition to your credit hour fees associated with this course.  Lab fees cover many of the additional costs that accompany the process of becoming a certified scuba diver including: 

• Scuba equipment rental for the semester
• Air filling of scuba cylinders
• Lake entrance fees
• Diving charter boat fees
• Divemasters/Instructors

PADI Open Water Diver certification is issued upon successful completion of this course. 

LAB FEE

• $650

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

Due to the popularity of scuba courses, instructor schedules and issued materials the following policies are in place:

• Drop during 1st week of term/full semester (100% refund)     
  • Monday, August 18 - Sunday, August 24, 2025 
• Drop during 2nd week of term/full semester (75% refund)     
  • Monday, August 25 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
• Drop during 3rd week of term/full semester (50% refund)     
  • Monday, September 1 - Sunday, September 7, 2025

For more information please contact Kimmy Schmutz, Associate Director for Scuba Diving at (954) 699-6083 or kimberly.schmutz@nova.edu.