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May 03, 2024
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GEOL 462 - Micropaleontology (4 units)
Study of microfossils, chiefly Foraminiferida and Ostracoda. Consideration of other groups including spores and pollen and nannofossils.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a basic understanding of the oceanographic parameters controlling marine microplankton distribution and sedimentation patterns in the modern oceans.
2. recognize which marine microfossil groups are appropriate for dating various rocks of various ages in the fossil record and which are applicable in addressing paleoclimatologic and paleoecologic questions.
3. process a variety of sediments and rocks for microfossils and know which group or groups you are likely to get from each type of sample.
4. demonstrate an introductory knowledge (family and genus level) of microfossil taxonomy for the groups covered.
5. demonstrate a basic understanding of the oceanographic parameters controlling marine microplankton distribution and sedimentation patterns in the modern oceans.
6. recognize which marine microfossil groups are appropriate for dating various rocks of various ages in the fossil record and which are applicable in addressing paleoclimatologic and paleoecologic questions.
7. process a variety of sediments and rocks for microfossils and know which group or groups you are likely to get from each type of sample.
8. demonstrate an introductory knowledge (family and genus level) of microfossil taxonomy for the groups covered.
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