Palaeobiology of invertebrates 6.1-Pbez
A. Lecture: origin of invertebrates; The variability of fossilized sponges; corals; molluscs; trilobites; Echinodermata; Brachiopoda; Briozoa
B. Laboratory: Overview of accessible specimens of invertebrates; taxonomical features, biostratigraphical significance, palaeoecological reconstructions
Supplementary literature
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
K_W03_ identifies the diversity of organisms and the richness of structures and functions_ P7S_WG
K_W07_ interprets phylogenetic relationships between selected groups of organisms _ P7S_WG
K_W08_ interprets and assesses hypotheses regarding temporal and spatial conditions of biodiversity_ P7S_WG
K_W11_ has in-depth knowledge of the selected specialty of biological sciences_ P7S_WG
K_W13_ indicates the most important trends in the development of biological sciences in the field of the specialty of the selected study_ P7S_WG
Skills
K_U01_ selects and applies research techniques and tools adequate to the problems of the specialty of biological sciences studied _ P7S_UW
K_U02_ fluent in the scientific literature of the biological specialty he is studying in his mother tongue, and speaks English at a level C1_ P7S_UK
K_U06_uses the acquired specialist knowledge to interpret the collected empirical data and present conclusions_ P7S_UW
Social competencies
K_K01_ aware of the complexity of biological phenomena and processes_ P7S_KK
K_K02_ consistently applies and disseminates the principle of strict, based on empirical data, interpretation of biological phenomena and processes in research work and practical activities_ P7S_KK
K_K03_ responsible for the equipment and own work and respects the work of others _P7S_KR
Assessment criteria
A. Way of final evaluation:
• lecture: exam with a grad
• laboratory: credit with a grade
B. Form of testing:
• lec: exame with open questions
• laboratory: activity, presence, evaluation of reports, practical test from recognizing of specimens
C. Basic criteria
• lec: positive grade if number of points exceeds 50%
• lab: all reports correct and recognizing of more than 50% of specimens
Bibliography
A. obligatory literature:
A.1. used during lectures and laboratory sessions
Benton, M. & Harper. D. 2009. Introduction to paleobiology and the fossil record.
Clarkson, E.N.K. 1998. Invertebrate palaeontology and evolution.Willey.
A.2. lectures for self-study
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