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| GEOL0275-1 | Introduction to paleontology
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| Duration : | 10h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Emmanuelle Javaux |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| An introduction to paleontology. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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 |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| general geology |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| -laboratory sessions illustrating the topics studied in class (observations of microfossils, fossil plants and invertebrates; visit of palynology and thin section laboratories) |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| -10h of class
- lab sessions |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| powerpoint presentations online |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| -written examination (class and lab) |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. E. Javaux: EJ.Javaux@ulg.ac.be |
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