Carleton Geology in the Bahamas

Every two years twelve Carleton students spend two weeks on San Salvador Island, Bahamas studying carbonate sedimentology, stratigraphy and diagenesis, and coastal geomorphology. Much of the time on the island is spent conducting independent research projects in small teams. Led by sedimentology professor Clint Cowan, the program includes complementary course and laboratory work on campus both before and after time on San Salvador.

General Program Description
GEOL 361 Syllabus
GEOL 362 Presentation Info & Schedule
Field Calendar

Contact info for parents and students
Travel Information
Island conditions & What to bring
Weather & Tides

Caribbean Oceanography & Climatology
Beach Dynamics
Early Diagenesis of Carbonates
Dynamics of Tides & Estuaries

Overview of San Salvador Island
Natural History of the Bahamas
Gerace Research Center
Photo Gallery

 

Site last modified 13 Sep 2002
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Questions? Email Clint Cowan