Learning outcomes
Recognize the main taxa of microfossils. A special attention is given to the geological implications of the presence of microfossils in the sedimentary rocks in relation with stratigraphy, palaeoecology, diagenesis, palaeoclimatology, ...
Content
For each group of microfossils, we pay special attention to the following concepts: preparation of samples, systematics, evolution-stratigraphy and paleoecology.
Teaching methods
Theoretical courses + practical works.
Evaluations
Oral examination + communication of a paper dealing with applications of one group of microfossils.
Recommended readings
Introduction à la micropaléontologie. G. Bignot. Gordon and Brench Science publishers.
Language of instruction
French / Français
Location for course
NAMUR
Organizer
Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
Degree of Reference
Undergraduate Degree