Study program:
Paleontology (X semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Special Paleontology (Micropaleontology) |
Instructors:
Prof. Jelena Milivojević |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Student learn palaeontological research methods through individual practical work- by collecting fossil flora of a certain group of plants and the laboratory methods of preparing these types of fossil material for paleontological analysis. |
Learning Outcomes:
Students gain knowledge and skills in collecting, determination and describing certain groups of fossil organisms; their stratigraphic and palaeoecological characteristics and importance. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Methods of collecting, and methods of laboratory preparation for paleonthological analysis of a group fossil organisms that will be subject of the diploma thesis, conservation of palaeontological material, biostratigraphic and palaeoecological characteristics of a particular group of fossil organisms. Practical teaching
Independent laboratory work on preparation of fossil material of certain groups of fossil organisms for paleontological analysis. |
Suggested Reading List:
- M. Ercegovac, 1990: Mikropaleontologija, Mikropaleobotanika – naučna knjiga, 323, 266, Beograd
- Spajić O., Mitrović J., Sudar M. i Mihajlović Đ., 1984: Metode biostratigrafsko paleontoloških istraživanja. – Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, 403, Beograd
- Aktuelna stručna literatura o izabranoj grupi organizama.
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Conduct of the Course:
Practical work of students and mentor in the laboratory, independent laboratory students work in consultation with the supervisor. |
Fund hours:
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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 | 30 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 25 | | Seminars | 40 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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