2009 Course Handbook
BIOL380: Applied Palaeontology and Biogenic Sediments
This unit aims to illustrate, with pertinent examples, the way that fossils (especially microfossils) can be utilised to investigate past environments, palaeoclimate, ecology, biostratigraphy, faunal turnover and extinction, and exploration for natural resources. This is a practical unit where students are introduced to and gain experience with using fossil and recent materials to solve important scientific problems. The unit is especially useful for students interested in biodiversity and conservation, palaeontology, environmental science, quaternary geology, archaeology and exploration geosciences.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: | 2010 - offered in 2010 |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Glenn Brock |
| Prerequisites: | GEOS235 or GEOS312 |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | GEOS394, GEOS397 |
| Unit Designations: | Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Biological Sciences |