Study program:
Paleontology (VII semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Micropaleozoology |
Instructors:
Prof. Nevenka Đerić |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 4 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
This class will cover the basic knowledge on general characteristics, as well as stratigraphic and paleogeographic distribution of the biostratigraphically important microfossils. |
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to distingush important microfossils, particularly those crucial for biostratigraphical and paleoecological investigations, acording to their morphological features. |
Content:
Theory teaching
The tasks of micropaleontology. The importance of the microfossils in biostratigraphy, paleoecology and paleogeography. A presentation of the various microfossil groups of zoological origin by discussing their morphology, taxonomy, mode of life, environments and stratigraphic distribution. Practical teaching
Identification of microfossils from different unknown samples of sedimentary rocks. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Sudar M., 1989: Mikropaleontologija – interna skripta. - Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Beograd
- Armstrong A., 2005: Microfossils. - Malden
- Haq, B. U. & Boersma, A., 1998: Introduction to Marine Micropaleontology, Elsevier, New York
- Bignot, G., 1985: Elements of Micropalaeontology, Graham & Trotman Lim., London
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures, seminar paper and working groups. Work in binocular lenses and microscope. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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3 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 50 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 15 | | Written tests | 20 | | Seminars | 10 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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