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| OCEA0042-1 | Introduction to marine Micropaleontology and palynology (marine microfossils)
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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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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| Micropaleontology is the study of organic-walled and mineralized microfossils. The main groups of marine microfossils are described as well as examples of their applications in paleoecology, paleogeography, paleoclimatology, and paleooceanography. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| general knowledge of main marine microfossils (acritarchs-prasinophytes, dinoflagellates, chitinozoans, foraminifers, ostracodes, siliceous microfossils, conodonts), their paleobiology, and illustrate their applications in paleoecology, paleogeography, paleoclimatology, and paleooceanography. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| observation of different groups of microfossils with microscope and binocular and visit of palynology, thin section and lectronic microscopy laboratories |
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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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| theoritical and lab exam |
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Contacts :
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| Emmanuelle Javaux Ej.Javaux@ulg.ac.be |
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