Palaeontology II 1300-WPIIW-OG
Basic information on morphology, systematics, preservation and evolutionary history of fossil vertebrates and their practical meaning for the Earth sciences. Basic information on micropalaeontology. Fossil microorganisms: foraminifers, radiolarians, ostracods, conodonts, scolecodonts and microfossils of echinoderms and vertebrates. Basic information on palaeobotany: algae and examples of higher fossil plants.
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Learning outcomes
Student recognises the placement of vertebrates in the animal world and the evolution of vertebrates from agnathans to Homo sapiens. Can list and describe the major events in the history of vertebrates, such as the development of jaws and paired fins, conquest of the land and adaptation to flight. Knows the structure of vertebrate skeleton and recognises skeletal tissues. Possesses basic knowledge on fossil microorganisms and the meaning of microfossils for Earth sciences, and on the ancient world of plants.
Assessment criteria
Three written tests; evaluation concerns the knowledge of the material from the lecture and accessory materials (scripts, digital presentation).
Practical placement
none