Reef & Carbonate Sediment Study in Bermuda
Bermuda
August 11-25, 2008 (travel August 18-25; dates are tentative)
Geology 360/560
Faculty-led: Dr. Eric Hiatt, Harrington 310, 920-424-7001
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EXPLORE the oceanographic and environmental factors that affect coral reefs and carbonate sediment-producing organisms!
For a geologist, it is critical to understand the relationships between environments and the sediments (solid remains of organisms, such as stony corals, many forms of algae, mollusks (clams and snails), and single-celled calcifying organisms), because it is these sediments that later become carbonate rocks (limestone and dolostone). These relationships are important because much of our petroleum, natural gas, and even groundwater are derived from the pore spaces in carbonate rocks. Ultimately, the original environment in which these organisms lived provides the first order control of the size and distribution of this pore space that later becomes reservoirs for these vital natural resources.
EXPLORE global climate change as recorded in rocks and soils on Bermuda.
When the Pleistocene ice sheets advanced covering areas such as Wisconsin, the volcanic atoll that is Bermuda stood as much as 150 meters higher above sea level, and thick soils developed on the island. These soils contain the shells of well preserved land snails which were studied by the paleontologist Stephen J. Gould, and from which he developed the idea of punctuated equilibrium as a mechanism of evolution.
TRAVEL to the island of Bermuda.
During the trip we will be based at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR). We will spend about 6 hours per day in the water and/or visiting outcrops on land, about 3 hours per day in the laboratory studying samples that we collected during the day, and about 2 hours per day in a lecture room discussing the geology, hydrology, and oceanography of Bermuda.
More information and awesome pictures from the 2001 & 2004 trips!
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Dates
Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.
- Monday, August 11, 2008 from 9:00am - 3:00pm in Harrington Hall 217
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 9:00am - 3:00pm in Harrington Hall 217
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 9:00am - 3:00pm in Harrington Hall 217
Choose one:
Geology 360 (3 credits; syllabus)
prerequisite: consent of the instructor
Geology 560 (3 credits; syllabus)
prerequisite: consent of the instructor
Optional Course
All participants on group programs may choose to take International Studies 333 for one credit at no extra cost. Click here to see the syllabus for this course. If you enroll in this course, you will not be contacted about the coursework involved; assignments for this course should be done independently. Feel free to contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
The Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc.
17 Biological Lane,
Ferry Reach,
St. George's GE 01,
Bermuda
Tel: (441) 297-1880;
Fax: (441) 297-8143;
E-mail: webmaster@bbsr.edu
Participants stay in residence hall-like accommodations, with 2-4 participants per room, on the grounds of the BBSR. Meals are eaten on the back porch of Wright Hall overlooking Ferry Reach and Castle Harbour or in the dining room.
Take a Virtual Tour of the BBSR!
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (Delta Airlines).
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (Delta Airlines).
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: August 18, 2008 at 01:45
Departure Time: 02:00
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
August 18, 2008
04:00 Arrive Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport for check-in
07:15 Depart on flight 4543, Delta Airlines
10:18 Arrive Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport
11:45 Connect on flight 306, Delta Airlines
15:34 Arrive Bermuda
August 25, 2008
12:30 Arrive Bermuda International Airport for check-in
15:26 Depart on flight 307, Delta Airlines
17:26 Arrive Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport
18:55 Connect on flight 4232, Delta Airlines
20:09 Arrive Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: August 25, 2008 at 20:00
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Schedule
The Summer 2008 program will not be available until mid spring but should be very similar to the summer 2006 program. The summer 2006 program is available here for your reference.
Summer 2006 Program
August 11, 2006 (Monday)
9:00am - 3:00pm Classroom Lectures at UW Oshkosh in Harrington Hall 217
August 12, 2006 (Tuesday)
9:00am - 3:00pm Classroom Lectures at UW Oshkosh in Harrington Hall 217
August 13, 2006 (Wednesday)
9:00am - 3:00pm Classroom Lectures at UW Oshkosh in Harrington Hall 217
August 18, 2006 (Monday)
Travel to Bermuda
Orientation at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR)
5:00-6:00 PM Snorkeling practice
6:00 PM Dinner at BBSR
7:30-9:00 PM Lecture 1
August 19, 2006 (Tuesday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
8:30 Hike to Whalebone Bay (snorkeling) (sack lunch in the field)
2:00-5:00 PM In Laboratory (examine samples collected)
6:00 PM Dinner at BBSR
7:00-9:00 PM Lecture 2
August 20, 2006 (Wednesday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
8:00 AM-2:00 PM Boat to Castle Harbor (snorkeling) (sack lunch in field)
3:00-5:00 PM In Laboratory (examine samples collected)
6:00 PM Dinner at BBSR
7:00-9:00 PM Lecture 3
August 21, 2006 (Thursday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
8:00 AM -2:00 PM Boat to Harrington Sound (snorkeling) (sack lunch in field) and tour Bermuda Aquarium
3:00-5:00 PM In Laboratory (examine samples collected)
6:00 PM Dinner at BBSR
7:00-9:00 PM Lecture 4
August 22, 2006 (Friday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
8:00 AM -12:00 PM South Shore (snorkeling) (sack lunch in field)
1:00-5:00 PM Tour Hamilton Area
6:00 PM Dinner OFF BBSR campus
August 23, 2006 (Saturday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Boat to North Lagoon and Bailey's Bay (snorkeling) (sack lunch in field)
3:00-5:00 PM In Laboratory (examine samples collected)
6:00 PM Dinner at BBSR
7:00-9:00 PM Lecture 5
August 24, 2006 (Sunday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
8:00 AM -2:00 PM Boat to North Rock (snorkeling) (sack lunch in field)
2:00-5:00 PM Cave exploration
6:00 PM Dinner at BBSR
7:00-9:00 PM Wrap-up Lecture
August 25, 2006 (Monday):
7:30 AM Breakfast at BBSR
9:00 -11:00 AM Laboratory (wrap up and clean up lab)
11:30 AM Depart for airport
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
| °$1,660 - $1,830 based on summer 2006 fees. Estimates WILL BE REVISED for 2008. |
|
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$750 |
Airfare (based on 2006 fees; $630 - $750) |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$900 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Bermuda Dollar = BMD) (today's rate of exchange) |
|
BMD 50 |
Meals (occasional dinners--possibly 2; meals in airports) |
BMD 5 |
Local Transportation (bus fare) |
BMD 100 |
Personal Spending Money (BMD 50 - BMD 100) |
BMD 155 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$155 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 6/18/07 (today's rate of exchange) |
$2,885 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); airfare between a U.S. international airport and Bermuda International Airport; BBSR accommodations as listed on the itinerary; most meals (participants will be responsible for covering one or two dinners while in Bermuda & meals eaten in airports); local transportation costs and entrance fees as listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; 1 or 2 dinners plus meals eaten in airports; local transportation costs not associated with the itinerary; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
All applicants must interview with faculty leader Dr. Eric Hiatt, either before or after applying. Applicants are selected based the results of their interview.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Bermuda's Official Site of the Department of Tourism
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Molly Witt : Front Line Advisor - mchughm@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
*There is no need to dial an international code before calling Bermuda. You can dial the number exactly as you see it here.
Eric Hiatt, UW Oshkosh faculty leader for this program, can be reached at the accommodations listed above.
Bermuda Biological Station For Research; Address: Ferry Reach,
St. George’s GE01
Bermuda;
Phone: 1-441-297-1880*;
Fax: 1-441-297-8143*; reservations@bbsr.edu
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: July 14, 2008