Mathematic Evaluation of Paleontological data
| Title | Μαθηματική επεξεργασία παλαιοντολογικών δεδομένων / Mathematic Evaluation of Paleontological data |
| Code | GGGM159E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | George Koufos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001874 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600264444
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600264444
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
They can:
-analyzed palaeontological data
-calculate sstatistical parameters
-separate the studied material
-compare studied material for detrminations
-get palaeoecological and palaeoenvironmental results
-get palaeogeographical and palaeobiogeographical results
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Calculation of basic statistical parameters in paleontological samples. Using Excell for manufacturing various comparative diagrams of paleontological data. Multidimensional analysis (software PAST) for separating palaeontological material, comparison with other and for paleoecological and palaiobiogeografikal studies.
Keywords
Statistics, Palaiontology, Multivariate
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Description
Diverse
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Seminars | ✓ | ||||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ||||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ||||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral examination and practical applications of various statistical methods in fossils
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Hammer, O. & Harper, D. Paleontological Data Analysis, 2006 Blackwell.
2. ΚΟΥΝΙΑ, Σ. κ. α. Εισαγωγή στη Στατιστική. 1985 Εκδόσεις Γιαχούδη-Γιαπούλη
Last Update
30-05-2014
