Micropalaeontology-Invertebrate Palaeontology

Course Information
TitleΜΙΚΡΟΠΑΛΑΙΟΝΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ-ΠΑΛΑΙΟΝΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΑΣΠΟΝΔΥΛΩΝ / Micropalaeontology-Invertebrate Palaeontology
CodeNGGG 633E
FacultySciences
SchoolGeology
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorOlga Koukousioura
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600025121

Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)

Registered students: 0
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSElective Courses635
TEKTONIKĪ GEŌLOGIA KAI STRŌMATOGRAFIAElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)635
Class Information
Academic Year2024 – 2025
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Class ID
600267350
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1) Recognize the basic principles and laws governing micropaleontology and invertebrate paleontology 2) Identify the major groups of microfossil and invertebrate organisms, how they evolved, their ecological preferences, life history and environmental significance 3) Relate the evolution of micro-organisms and invertebrate macro-organisms to key geological-geomorphological and climatic changes in the history of the planet and their importance as biostratigraphic indicators
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction in Micropaleontology, historical evolution of Micropaleontology, Basic groups of microfossils, way of life of microorganisms. Foraminifera (benthic and planktonic), Ostracoda, Coccolithophores, Radiolaria, Diatoms, Silicoflafellates, Dinoflagellates. Morphology and classification of microfossils Invertebrate Paleontology, Ichnology. Description and systematics of Sponges, Coelenterata, Bryozoa, Brachiopoda, Worms, Mollusks, Arthropods, Echinoderms, Graptoliths Importance and use in Stratigraphy and Paleontology
Keywords
Micropaleontology, Invertebrate Paleontology, Evolution, Biostratigraphy, Paleoecology / Paleoenvironment
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Interactive excersises
  • Book
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
Description
1) The teacher uses computer and lecture presentation software in lectures 2) The teacher communicates with students through email 3) The class evaluation is rerformed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures26✓✓
Laboratory Work26✓✓
Fieldwork15✓✓
Reading Assigment25✓✓
Project15✓✓✓
Written assigments15✓✓✓
Exams3✓✓
Total125
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
  • Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Μικροπαλαιοντολογία και Γεωπεριβάλλον, κωδικός βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 22769096
Additional bibliography for study
Συρίδης Γ.: Θεωρητικές και Εργαστηριακές σημειώσεις ΑΠΘ Τσουκαλά Ε.: Σημειώσεις Μικροπαλαιοντολογίας, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας ΑΠΘ 2009, σ. 186 Δερμιτζάκης Μ. & Γεωργιάδου Δικαιούλια Ε.: Εισαγωγή στη Θαλάσσια Μικροπαλαιοντολογία, 1985, σ. 712
Last Update
29-10-2024