Learning objectives
<br />The objective of the course is to give a deeper knowledge on Foraminifera and their use in various fields of geological sciences.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />- Biology and ecology of foraminifera<br />- Test morphology and diagnostic features for taxonomic classification of foraminifera<br />- Foraminifera systematic at generic level <br />- Application of Foraminifera in paleoecology, paleoceanography, paleoclimatology and biostratigraphy<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />1) Brasier M.D.,1980. Microfossils. Gorge Allen & Unwin LTD<br />2) Haq B.U. and Boersma A., 1980. Introduction to Marine Micropaleontlogy. Elsevier<br />3) Murray J.W., 1993. Ecology and paleoecology of benthic foraminifera. Longman Scientific &Technical<br />4) Sen Gupta B.K., 1999. Modern Foraminifera. Kluwer Academic Publishers
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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