Recognize the main taxa of microfossils. A special attention is given to the geological implications of the presence of microfossils in the sedimentary rocks in relation with stratigraphy, palaeoecology, diagenesis, palaeoclimatology, ...
Understand the main geological concepts related to microfossils in rocks.
Several groups of microfossils are described and discussed: isolation techniques, systematics, evolution-stratigraphy, other applications for geologists (paleoecology, paleoclimatology, ...).
1. Introduction: Techniques used in micropaleontology-Systematics-Evolution-Stratigraphy-Paleoecology + Aims. 2. Spores and pollen grains. 3. Kysts of dinoflagellates 4. Foraminifera. 5. Radiolaria. 6. Charophytes - diatoms. 7. Other groups (ostracods, conodonts, acritachs, chitinozoans, nannofossils). 8. Introduction to GSSP.
Theoretical courses + practical works (including presentation of GSSP by each student).
Oral examination (theory 50% and practical works 50%).
Introduction à la micropaléontologie. G. Bignot. Gordon and Brench Science publishers.
Syllabus on WEBCAMPUS.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 3 | 3 |