Study program:
Paleontology (VII semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Invertebrate Paleozoology |
Instructors:
Prof. Katarina Bogičević, Bojana Đorđević |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 4 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Acquiring knowledge on morphological characteristics and systematics of invertebrates, as well as significant lower taxa, especially those that have a rich fossil record and a great biostratigraphical and palaeoecological significance. |
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge on fossil invertebrates, their characteristics and importance in biostratigraphy, evolution and palaeoclimatology. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Protozoa. Sponges. Corals. Annelida. Protoarthropoda, Arthropoda. Mollusca. Cephalopoda. Brachiopoda. Echinodermata. Graptolithina. Exotic and mysterious forms. Ediacara Fossils. Burgess Shales. Invertebrate fossils in the territory of Serbia. Practical teaching
At exercises, students acquire knowledge about the characteristic morphological properties of certain groups of organisms; they practice differentiating and recognizing the most important taxa. Visits to the Natural History Museum are also planned, as well as the presentation of illustrative scientific films. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Mitrović J., Pavlović M., 1980: Palaeozoologija.- Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Beograd.
- Clarkson E.N.K., 2003: Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution.-Blackwell Science, London.
- Kohanski-Devide V., 1964: Paleozoologija. - Školska knjiga, Zagreb
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures are followed by the presentation of contemporary visual presentations. On the exercises - work with fossil material from the Department of Paleontology. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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1 |
0 |
0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 50 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 10 | | Practical Classes | 10 | | Written tests | 30 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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