Advanced Macropalaeontology
| Title | ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΕΣ ΜΕΘΟΔΟΙ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ MAKΡΟΠΑΛΑΙΟΝΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Advanced Macropalaeontology |
| Code | PS3 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015468 |
Programme of Study: DPMS PALAIONTOLOGIA-GEŌVIOLOGIA (2023-sīmera)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makropalaiontología | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Class ID | 600245504
|
Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600245504
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/enrol/index.php?id=18182
- Other: myfiles.auth.gr
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
To familiarize the student with modern practices and methods of analysis of macropaleontological data
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
3D scanning - photogrammetry, tomography (X-ray, magnetic, etc.), electron microscopy, ancient DNA analysis, geometric morphometrics, dental micro- and meso- wear methods, geochemical analytical techniques, isotopes, dating, histology-microstructure of skeletal elements.
Keywords
3D scanning, Fotogrammetry, CT scanning, ancient DNA, geometric morpholmetric, dental wear methods
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
- Report (Formative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
20-11-2023
