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Systematic Paleontology

Study program:
Geology (II semester -BsC)
Name of subject: Systematic Paleontology
Instructors:
Prof. Nevenka Đerić, Bojana Đorđević
Status: Compulsory
ECTS: 5
Prerequisites: -
Course Objectives:
This class will cover the basic knowledge on the most important groups of fossil flora and fauna, as well as on the principles of taxonomy and classification.
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to recognize characteristic fossils and to use them for orientation in geologic time.
Content:

Theory teaching
The principles of classical, evolutionary and phylogenetic systematics. Taxonomy and characteristics of fossil plants. Introduction to body structure of the most important fossil invertebrate and vertebrate taxa, also considering their evolution, biostratigraphy and palaeogeography.

Practical teaching
Determination of the most important fossils.

Suggested Reading List:
  1. Mitrović J., Pavlović M., 1980: Palaeozoologija.- Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Beograd.
  2. Mihajlović Đ., 2000: Paleobotanika. – skrpita, Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Beograd
  3. Boardman, R.S. et al.: Fossil Invertebrates. Blackwell Sci.Publ., Palo Alto, 1987
  4. Carroll L. 1988: Vertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution, WH Freeman, New York.
  5. Đerić N., 2013: Praktikum iz sistematske paleontologije - Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Beograd.
Conduct of the Course:
Lectures - powerpoint presentation. Lab practicals will focus on the identification, anatomy, preservation, occurrence and paleoecology of the fossil groups.
Fund hours:
Lectures Exercises Other forms of teaching Study research
2 2 0 0
Assessment:
Final Exam ECTS
Oral Exam60

Classwork Assessment ECTS
Class Participationа5
Practical Classes5
Written tests30
Additional Assessment Criteria: -


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