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Biostratigraphy

Study program:
Paleontology (VII semester -MsC)
Name of subject: Biostratigraphy
Instructors:
Prof. Nevenka Đerić
Status: Compulsory
ECTS: 4
Prerequisites: -
Course Objectives:
This class will cover the basic principles and methods of biostratigraphic research and application of the obtained results in biostratigraphic division of sediments.
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to establish systematic subdivision of a stratigraphic section into named units based on their fossil content.
Content:

Theory teaching
Definition and tasks of the biostratigraphy. Biostratigraphy and other geological discipline. Principles and methodology of the biostratigraphy. Biostratigraphic classification, terminology and nomenclature. Nature of biostratigraphic and other units. Time scale and biostratigraphic zonations.

Practical teaching
Biostratigraphy analysis - Kinds of Biostratigraphic Units (Fossil Zones): Taxon-range Zone, Concurrent-range Zone, Interval Zone, Lineage Zone, Assemblage Zone, Abundance zone.
Suggested Reading List:
  1. Anđelković M., Petrović M., 1973: Biostratigrafija. – Univerzitet u Beogradu, 735, Beograd
  2. Kauffman G. E. (ed.), 1977: Concepts and Methods of Biostratigraphy. – Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, 658, Stroudsburg
Conduct of the Course:
Power Point presentations. Exercise: Age interpretation based on fossils.
Fund hours:
Lectures Exercises Other forms of teaching Study research
2 1 0 0
Assessment:
Final Exam ECTS
Oral Exam60

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

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