2020-2021 / SDOC0056-1

Precambrian paleobiogeology

Duration

10h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Doctoral training in sciences (BBMC)3 crédits 

Lecturer

Emmanuelle Javaux

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

this class includes readings and discussions on papers related to early life evolution, observation of microfossils, and redaction of a paper

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

-critical reading and understanding of papers related to precambria life, in english
-write a synthetic paper

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

a keen interest in the precambrian record
Master or PhD in sciences

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

round table, laboratory (microscopy)

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

discusssion session on scientific papers online (reading club)

Recommended or required readings

book: fundamentals of Geobiology Cambridge univ press 2012 (Knoll et al editors)
pdf of papers

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

term paper or research project

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

the schedule of this optional course will be adapted according to student number

Contacts

Prof Emmanuelle Javaux
ej.javaux@uliege.be