Geology 304 - Field Study of Marine Carbonate Environments

Institution:

Dickinson College

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Description:

An intensive off-campus field course examining the biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes and patterns in modern and ancient tropical marine carbonate environments. Human impact on these fragile environments will also be considered. An in-depth examination of all major sub-environments on San Salvador Island, Bahamas will be followed by independent study research projects. Prerequisites: GEOL/ENST 221, BIOL 314, BIOL 321, GEOL 209, ENST 335 or ENST 340 and permission of the instructor. This course is cross-listed as Environmental Studies 304 and Biology 304. Offered every other year.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dickinson.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 243-5121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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