Evolution of terrestrial Ecosystems during the Cenozoic
| Title | ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ ΧΕΡΣΑΙΩΝ ΦΥΤΟΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΩΝ ΣΤΟΝ ΚΑΙΝΟΖΩΙΚΟ ΑΙΩΝΑ / Evolution of terrestrial Ecosystems during the Cenozoic |
| Code | PS1 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023087 |
Programme of Study: DiPMS PALAIONTOLOGIA-GEŌVIOLOGIA (2023-sīmera)
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makropalaiontología | Elective Courses | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
| Class ID | 600290736
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600290736
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/enrol/index.php?id=18137
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The student will distinguish the global biogeography based on the distribution of flora and its evolution in geological time, understand and identify basic vegetation types based on their main floral content, classify basic types of macrophytic fossils, become familiar with palaeobotanical-polyanological methods and their applications in climate reconstruction.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Modern ecosystems and dynamics, biogeographic zones, vegetation zones. Vegetation evolution and global environmental changes in the palaeobotanical record: mass extinctions/lasting populations/refugia. Palaeovegetation in the European and Mediterranean area during the Cenozoic Era. Palaeobotanical methods/Palynology. Reconstruction of palaeovegetation, palaeoclimatic applications.
Keywords
biogeogrpahy, palaeobotany, palynology
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Multimedia
- papers & book chapters
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 | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 55 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 5 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
20-11-2023
