Biofacies and Palaeoecology
This course explores fundamental concepts of ecology and palaeoecology, palaeoecological and palaeoenviromental interpretations, dynamics and structure of palaeocommunities.
Form
1.5-hour lecture once a week.
Credits
2.5 ECTS
Type
Regular course
Evaluation
Written report (10 pages max). Students should identify biofacies and fossils, perform quantitative evaluation of the fossil community and interpret its ecology, paleoenvironment, taphonomy, etc.