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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	GEOL0275-1   Introduction to paleontology Duration :   10h Th, 10h Pr Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd year First semester 2 Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st year First semester 2 Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st year First semester 2 Holder(s) :   Emmanuelle Javaux Language :   French language Course contents :   An introduction to paleontology. Course objective :   the class will cover topics related to fossilization and application of fossils to diverse geological/paleobiological problems. -fossilization -fossils as rock builders -fossils as dating tools -fossils as witnesses of evolution and paleogeography in the phanerozoic -origin and evolution of life in the precambrian -fossils witnesses of crises -fossils as tools in petroleum industry Prerequisites :   general geology Workshops :   -laboratory sessions illustrating the topics studied in class (observations of microfossils, fossil plants and invertebrates; visit of palynology and thin section laboratories) Organization :   -10h of class - lab sessions Written notes :   powerpoint presentations online Assessment :   -written examination (class and lab) Contacts :   Prof. E. Javaux: EJ.Javaux@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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