Study program:
Paleontology (VII semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Micropaleobotany |
Instructors:
Prof. Jelena Milivojević |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 4 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge about the basic micro-paleobotanical groups and their characteristics. |
Learning Outcomes:
Students gain knowledge on morphological characteristics of individual groups of plant microfossils, their biostratigraphic and paleoecological significance. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Basic characteristics of algae: Cyanophyta, Rhodophyta, Coccolithophoridaeae, Silicoflagellateae, Peridineae, Bacillariophyta, Chlorophyta, Charophyta. Microplankton- incertae sedis: Acritarch and Chitinozoa, their structure and stratigraphic distribution. Spores; morphological structure, review of descendants and their stratigraphic and botanical origin. Polen; morphological structure of Angiosperm`s and Gymnosperm`s pollen - overview of significant gender with reference to the stratigraphic and botanical origin. Paleopalynological complexes of Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic. Practical teaching
Microscopic identification of microfossils. |
Suggested Reading List:
- M. Ercegovac, 1990: Mikropaleontologija, Mikropaleobotanika – naučna knjiga, 323, 266, Beograd
- A. Armstrong., 2005: Microfossils. – Malden
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures with modern visual presentations. Includes work on a microscope where students acquire skills in identifying significant micropaleobotical groups. |
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 |
| Written exam | 50 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 15 | | Written tests | 30 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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