GE279 – Geology of Bermuda

Hi all! Currently hanging out in Bruce’s living room in his suite here at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).

This morning, we met up bright and early at Logan Airport in Boston to head out together. We had to leave one behind due to a passport issue, but fortunately she’ll be coming out later this week. After an easy trip through security and a 2-hour flight, we arrived safely in Bermuda with no problems whatsoever. Three taxis later, we found ourselves at BIOS. We toured the premises, ate lunch, and set out on an afternoon walk around the area…

GE279  Geology of Bermuda   
Three credit hours.  Rueger

Students will learn how the island of Bermuda, subjected to a variety of geologic processes, has evolved over the past two million years. They will be exposed to the scientific method and how geologists study the Earth, its materials, and its processes. During field and laboratory observations, students will investigate how organisms, including humans, and sedimentary processes have shaped Bermuda; how sediment is formed, moved, consolidated, and lithified; and the interrelationships between geology and biology. They will gain an appreciation of the complexities of living on an island and the anthropogenic impacts on a fragile ecosystem. Prerequisite: Geology 131, 141, 142, or 146.