Study program:
Geology (IV semester -BsC)
Geophysics (IV semester -BsC) |
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Name of subject: Origin and Development of Life |
Instructors:
Prof. Jelena Milivojević |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge about the evolution of life on Earth. |
Learning Outcomes:
Students gain knowledge about the emergence, development and extinction of different groups of organisms through geological time, as well as changes in paleogeographic and paleoecological conditions in the Earth’s history. |
Content:
Theory teaching
The first forms of life. Theories about the origin of the first cell capable of division. The oldest known fossil groups. The most famous fossil biocenoze of nonskeletial organisms. The first evolutionary explosion. Great diversification and expansion of various marine organisms. The conquest of the mainland. The earliest land plants. The emergence of the first dinosaurs and early mammals. Mesozoic dominance of dinosaurs and other reptiles. Revival of the living world after the great catastrophe of 65 million years ago. Diversification of mammals. The emergence and development of man. Practical teaching
Practical work on the fossil material. Making presentations of independent student work. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Norman D., 1994: Prehistoric life, The rise of the vertebtates, MacMillan USA, 1-246.
- R. Moody., 1980: Prehistoric World. - Optimum Books
- J.Ch. Balouet., 1990: Extinct Species of the World. - Barrons, New York
- D. Lambert, D. Naish, E. Wyse., 2001: Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life. - A Dorling Kindersley Book, London
- S. M. Stanley., 1993: Exploring Earth and Life through Time. - W.H. Freeman and co., New York
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures with modern visual presentations and films, practical work on the fossil material, learning critical selection of data for creation of independent student work based on literature, preparation and presentation of individual works. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 30 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 10 | | Practical Classes | 10 | | Written tests | 30 | | Seminars | 20 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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