autumn 2017 GEO-3122 Micropalaeontology - 5 ECTS

Application deadline

Single course applicants from Nordic countries: June 1st for the autumn semester. 

Single course applicants from outside the Nordic countries: 15th April for the autumn semester.


Type of course

This course is available as a single course.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years duration, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other programme for basis of admission. Application code: 9371.

Course content

The most important microfossil groups will be presented with respect to their systematics, ecology, evolution and stratigraphy. Marine microfossils will be focused on, in particular the foraminifera. The exercises will demonstrate microfossils, sample preparation and identification.

Recommended prerequisites

GEO-1001 Introduction to geology, GEO-2007 Historical geology / Stratigraphy

Objectives of the course

Students will have an overview and knowledge of the most important microfossil groups with respect to their systematics, ecology, evolution and stratigraphy.  Students will aquire skills in sample preparation and identification of microfossils.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

16 hours lectures, 24 hours exercises, and field studies.

Assessment

Oral examination. Grading scale: Letter grades A-F, whereof F is fail. Admittance to the examination requires approved course work and field report. There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Textbook: Armstrong, H.A., and Brasier, M.D. Microfossils. Second edition 2005, Blackwell Publishing. Lecture handouts Reading list: General: Chapters 1-4, p. 3-33 Radiolaria: ch. 1, p. 3-7 and ch. 16, p. 188-198 Dinoflagellates, ch. 10, p. 80-92 Coccoliths, ch. 14, p. 129-140 Diatoms, ch. 17, p. 200-208 Ostracods, ch. 20, p. 219-246 Foraminifera, ch. 15, p. 142-184

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 5
  • Course code: GEO-3122