Basics of palaeontology 6.1-Ppal
A. Lecture: Palaeontology as a basic discipline of geology. History of palaeontology and connection with other biological and geological disciplines. Geological time and the stratigraphic chart. Main methods. What are fossils and what is their significance. General characteristic of selected fossil groups of organisms. Biostratygraphy and correlation.
B. Laboratory: work with collections, description of fossil samples, characteristics of different types and stages of the presentation, main fossil groups.
Type of course
obligatory courses
Course coordinators
Term 2023/24-Z: | Term 2022/23-Z: | Term 2023/24-L: |
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
K_W02_/_P7S_WG interprets the complexity of processes and phenomena in nature, the solution of which requires an interdisciplinary approach
K_W08_/_P7S_WG interprets and assesses hypotheses regarding temporal and spatial conditions of biodiversity
K_W11_/_P7S_WG has in-depth knowledge of the selected specialty of biological sciences
Skills
K_U01_ / _P7S_UW selects and applies research techniques and tools adequate to the problems of the specialty of biological sciences studied
K_U02_ / _ P7S_UK fluent in the scientific literature of the biological specialty he is studying in his mother tongue, and speaks English at a level B2+
K_U06_ / _P7S_UW uses the acquired specialist knowledge to interpret the collected empirical data and present conclusions
Social competencies
K_K01_ /_P7S_KK aware of the complexity of biological phenomena and processes
K_K02_ /_P7S_KK consistently applies and disseminates the principle of strict, based on empirical data, interpretation of biological phenomena and processes in research work and practical activities
K_K03_ / _P7S_KR responsible for the equipment and own work and respects the work of others
Assessment criteria
A. Way of final evaluation:
• lectures: exam on a grade
• laboratory: credit on a grade
B. Form of testing:
• lecture: open test
• laboratory: grade based on few control tests during the course
C. Basic criteria
L: minimum 50% of the available score in exam
Lab: the final score based on the partial assessments, the quality of presentations and field research reports
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
A. obligatory literature:
A.1. used during lectures and laboratory sessions
M. Foote, A. I. Miller, D. M. Raup, S. M. Stanley. 2007. Principles of paleontology. WH Freeman
A.2. lectures for self-study
M. Benton, D. A. T. Harper. 2009. Introduction to paleobiology and the fossil record. John Wiley and Sons Ltd
B. additional literature
Rh. M. Black. 1988. The elements of Palaeontology. Cambridge University Press.
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