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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
PALE0209-1  Paleontology
Duration :  40h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Biology of organism and ecology, in-depth approach, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master in Biology of organism and ecology, didactic approach, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master in Biological SciencesPremier quadrimestre8
Holder(s) :  Philippe Gerrienne, Emmanuelle Javaux, Edouard Poty
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  This class includes three parts:

-partim paleozoology

-partim paleobotany

-partim micropaleontology
Course objective :  
  • partim paleozoology

Study of some groups of fossil animals.
  • Partim paleobotany


  • Partim Micropaleontology: this part of the class will include an overview of the main microfossil groups , the modern analytical methods used in micropaleontology, and their applications in paleobiology, paleoecology, paleogeography, paleoclimatology, paleooceanography, astrobiology, biostratigraphy and lithogenesis.
Prerequisites :  Basic knowledge of the morphology, physiology, systematics, ecology and biology of microorganisms, plants and animals
Moreover, a basic knowledge in geology is also requested.
Written notes :  -partim paleozoology: textbook on intranet

-partim paleobotany

-partim micropaleontology ; powerpoint presentations online
Contacts :  -partim paleozoology: Prof E. Poty, Bât. B18,
E.poty@ulg.ac.be

-partim paleobotany: Dr Ph. Gerrienne

-partim micropaleontology: Prof. E. Javaux EJ.Javaux@ulg.ac.be


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