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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	GEOL0205-1   Micropaleontology Duration :   20h Th, 30h Pr Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in geological sciences, 3rd year First semester 4 Holder(s) :   Emmanuelle Javaux Language :   French language Course contents :   general knowledge of main microfossil groups , modern analytical methods in micropaleontology, and illustration of their applications in paleobiology, paleoecology, paleogeography, paleoclimatology, paleooceanography, astrobiology, biostratigraphy and lithogenesis. Course objective :   chapter headings: * 1: introduction and fossilisation-taphonomy * 2: origin and evolution of life in the Precambrian - astrobiology * 3: palynology * 4: acritarches-prasinophytes * 5: dinoflagellates * 6: chitinozoans and scolecodonts * 7: foraminifers * 8: ostracodes and other calcareous microfossil * 9: siliceous microfossils and conodonts * 10: applications of micropaleontology (student presentations) Workshops :   observation of different microfossil groups with microscope and binocular, oral presentation of a scientific paper, and visit of palynology, thin section and electronic microscopy laboratories Written notes :   powerpoint presentations online (MyULg) Assessment :   marking: 65% theory 25% praticals 10% understanding and oral presentation of a scientific article in front of the class Contacts :   Prof. E. Javaux Geology Department, B18 allée du 6 Août, 17 Sart-Tilman Liège 4000 04 366 5422 ej.javaux@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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