Geology, full-time, second cycle degree (S2-GE-PAL)

Prepared on the basis of The Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 02 November 2011, on Qualifications Framework for Polish Higher Education Qualifications (Dz.U. no 253, item 1520)
Palaeontology:
1. Selected learning outcomes
- has knowledge on current stratigraphic methods, their origin and links with historical concepts of Earth’s crust development, understands the principles of applying relevant stratigraphic methods
- knows the internal structure, mineralogy of the skeleton, systematic position, and preservation state of selected groups of micro- and macrofossils, understands their role in biostratigraphy and palaeoenvironmental interpretation
- knows statistic methods used in correlation, recognition of cyclicity, classification of fossil assemblages and biometry of fossils
- demonstrates knowledge of mechanisms driving evolution, gets acquainted with examples of evolutionary processes in phyletic lineages of selected groups of organisms, gets acquainted with causes of mass extinctions
- can explain basic differences between various concepts of Earth’s crust development, select appropriate methods to solve stratigraphic problems, has basic knowledge on the main methods used in stratigraphic correlation
- distinguishes the most important groups of extinct micro- and macrofossils, knows their systematic position and details of their internal structure, understands the usability of particular fossil groups in biostratigraphy and palaeoenvironmental interpretation
- distinguishes and understands the cause-effect relations between morphology, behaviour and other organism properties and the environment in which it lives, attains a critical attitude to research results
- demonstrates practical skills of using equipment and tools, as well as knowledge on the types of agents allowing maceration of various rock types to acquire material for research.
2. Programme size in ECTS credits – at least 120; 4 semesters.
3. Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in courses requiring direct participation of teachers – 100
Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in courses in basic sciences – 50
Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in practical courses – 40
Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in elective courses – 120 (in master studies in Geology the student can choose from 9 specialties).