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GEO-3122: Micropalaeontology Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn
| Contents
The most important microfossil groups will be presented with respect to their systematics, ecology, evolution and stratigraphy. Marine microfossils will be focused on, in particular the foraminifera. The exercises will demonstrate microfossils, sample preparation and identification. | Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-1001 Introduction to geology, GEO-2007 Historical geology / Stratigraphy | Form of teaching
16 h lectures, 24 h exercises, 1 day field study. | Exam and assessment
Oral examination. Admittance to examination requires approved course work and field report. Letter grades (A-F).
| Contact person/lecturer
Stig Arne Holtedahl, tel: 77 64 44 65, e-mail: stig.holtedahl@ig.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Armstrong, H.A. and Brasier, M.D.: Microfossils. Second edition 2005, Blackwell Publishing | Homepage
http://uit.no/geologi/geo-3122/1
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Teaching autumn 2007
Feltundervisning: Torsdag 20. september. Foreleser og ekskursjonsleder: Steffen Aagaard Sørensen Eksamen:
Første frammøte: Onsdag 15.08.07 kl 1415 U-rom 4 Naturfagbygget
Responsible teacher:prof. Tine Lander Rasmussen | | Forelesninger | Teaching period:15.08.2007 to28.11.2007
Ansvarlig leder Steffen Aagaard Sørensen
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Foreleser Steffen Aagaard Sørensen
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