Duration
Theory : 20h Th
Practice : 30h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Emmanuelle Javaux
Practice : Emmanuelle Javaux
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
Micropaleontology is the study of fossil microscopic remains of the 3 domains of life. In this class, the links bewteen biology and geology are strongly underlined, showing that a microfossil is much more than a dating tool (biostratigraphy), but allows to understand the biosphere evolution since its origins, questions of paleobiology, paleoecology, paleogeography, biogeochemical cycles, environmental problems of natural and anthropic causes, and astrobiology.
chapter headings:
* 1: introduction, modern analytical methods, and fossilisation-taphonomy
* next classses: paleobiology, paleoecology, evolution and applications of microfossils with organic, agglutinated, siliceous, or calcareous walls (microscopic fossils of bacteria, protists, plants, animals and fungi)
* last class: applications of micropaleontology (student presentations)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
At the end of this class, the student will be able to identify the main microfossil groups, and to understand modern analytical methods in micropaleontology, and their applications in paleobiology, paleoecology, paleogeography, paleoclimatology, paleooceanography, astrobiology, biostratigraphy and lithogenesis.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Theory
basic knwledge in geology and biology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory
observation of different microfossil groups with microscope and binocular, oral presentation of a scientific paper, and visit of laboratories
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Theory
face to face and online, Praticals face-to-face
Recommended or required readings
Theory
powerpoint presentations online (MyULg)
notes distributed at practicals
Theory
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
marking:
6o% theory
20% praticals (identification of microfossils with justification, stratigraphic distribution, composition)
20% understanding and oral presentation of a scientific article in front of the class
participation to practicals is mandatory
the theoritical exam will be an oral, face-to-face
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Theory
morning class: theory 9-12h
afternoon: practicals 13-17h
on thursdays, Q1
Contacts
Theory
Prof. E. Javaux
Geology Department, B18
allée du 6 Août, 14 quartier Agora
Sart-Tilman Liège 4000
04 366 5422
ej.javaux@uliege.be