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PB-F1: Palaeontological Research I (PB-F1)5.0 ECTS (englische Bezeichnung: PB-F1: Palaeontological Research I)
Modulverantwortliche/r: Emilia Jarochowska Lehrende:
Michael Heinze, Emilia Jarochowska, Theresa Nohl
Startsemester: |
WS 2017/2018 | Dauer: |
1 Semester | Turnus: |
jährlich (WS) |
Präsenzzeit: |
56 Std. | Eigenstudium: |
94 Std. | Sprache: |
Englisch |
Lehrveranstaltungen:
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Proxies in Paleoenvironmental Reconstructions (PB-F1)
(Vorlesung mit Übung, 2 SWS, Anwesenheitspflicht, Emilia Jarochowska et al., Mi, 12:15 - 13:45, ÜR Pal.)
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Labormethoden in der Paläoumwelt [PB-F1]
(Übung, 2 SWS, Michael Heinze et al., Di, 14:00 - 15:45, Lab. Pal.; Zeit nach Vereinbarung (Aushang beachten))
Empfohlene Voraussetzungen:
none, but the successful completion of 1. and 2. semesters of master studies is recommended
Inhalt:
a) Proxies in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions
Environmental parameters such as productivity, redox conditions or salinity can be approximated with quantitative data derived from the geological record. The course emphasizes quantitative, testable palaeobiological proxies which can be used to make predictions and assessed in terms of their accuracy and precision. Students identify the type of data and statistical methods (ordination techniques and regression analysis) to build their own proxies for environmental gradients.
b) Laboratory methods in palaeontology
The course introduces research devices and analytical methods available for palaeoenvironmental studies. Depending on the availability of individual devices, it is supplemented with small exercises involving:
Scanning Electron Microscopy
EDX analysis (energy dispersive X-ray analysis)
My-CT imaging/μ-CT imaging
MicroMill (microsampler)
Light microscopy including digital image analysis
Thin-section preparation and staining
Vacuum-casting
Lernziele und Kompetenzen:
The students are able to:
apply, compare and evaluate palaeobiological proxy data (e.g. ichnofossils, biofabrics, biomarker etc) in the deep time
derive proxies from actualistic models and explain the limitations of this approach
design a tailored study to analyse an environmental gradient using fossil data
apply the analytical tools available in reconstruction of palaeoenvironments in theory and in practice (see above)
master advanced laboratory methods in palaeontology
Literatur:
- Dickson (1966): Carbonate identification and genesis as revealed by staining
Dravis (1990): Carbonate petrography – update on new techniques and applications
Nielsen & Maiboe (2000) Epofix and vacuum: an easy method to make casts of hard substrate
Reed (2005): Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology
Armstrong, H. & Brasier, M. D. (2005) Microfossils
Seilacher, A. (2007) Trace Fossil Analysis
Buatois, L.A. & Mángano, M.G. (2011) Ichnology: Organism-Substrate Interactions in Space and Time
Hill, W., Wyse, G.A. & Anderson, M. (2016) Animal Physiology
Patzkowsky, M. & Holland, S.M. (2012) Stratigraphic Paleobiology
Green, O.R. (2001) A Manual of Practical Laboratory and Field Techniques in Palaeobiology
Bemerkung:
Obligatory for students majoring in Palaeobiology–Palaeoenvironments
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan: Das Modul ist im Kontext der folgenden Studienfächer/Vertiefungsrichtungen verwendbar:
- Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
(Po-Vers. 2017w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Masterprüfung | 1st Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-F1 Palaeontological Research I)
- Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
(Po-Vers. 2017w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Masterprüfung | 2nd Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-F1 Palaeontological Research I)
- Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
(Po-Vers. 2017w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Masterprüfung | 2nd Major: Earth Systems Research Lab (RL) | Modules as RL-V1 | PB-F1 Palaeontological Research I)
Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:
Proxies in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and Laboratory methods in palaeontology (Prüfungsnummer: 55911)
(englischer Titel: Proxies in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and Laboratory methods in palaeontology)
- Prüfungsleistung, Klausur, Dauer (in Minuten): 60, benotet, 5.0 ECTS
- Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %
- weitere Erläuterungen:
Written examination (60 min)
- Erstablegung: WS 2017/2018, 1. Wdh.: SS 2018
1. Prüfer: | Emilia Jarochowska |
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