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Paleobiogeography - Selected Topics

Study program:
Geology (III semester -PhD)
Name of subject: Paleobiogeography - Selected Topics
Instructors:
Prof. Jelena Milivojević
Status: Optional
ECTS: 10
Prerequisites: -
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge on the distribution of organisms in the geological past and how that distribution explains their present appearance.
Learning Outcomes:
Student acquires knowledge of paleogeographic characteristics based on the spatial distribution of organisms in the geological past.
Content:

Theory teaching
Palaeobiogeographical terms. Paleoenviroment features of selected groups of organisms. Types of barriers. Types of palaeobiogeographical distribution. Reconstruction of continents position before the opening of the ocean based on the distribution of organisms in the geological past. Interpretation of climatic conditions by analyzing data on the distribution of the selected group.

Practical teaching
Practice accompanies lectures and are designed as independent work of students on particular fossil material.

Suggested Reading List:
  1. Aktuelna literatura koja obrađuje odabranu grupu fosilnih organizama (članci, monografije).
Conduct of the Course:
Practical work on specific fossil collection. The study of the relevant literature. Self Palaeobiogeographical conclusions about the characteristics of the study of fossil material.
Fund hours:
Lectures Exercises Other forms of teaching Study research
4 0 0 0
Assessment:
Final Exam ECTS
Oral Exam50

Classwork Assessment ECTS
Practical Classes20
Seminars30
Additional Assessment Criteria: -


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