PB-V4: Palaeobiology II (PB-V4)5.0 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: PB-V4: Palaeobiology II)

Lectures:

• • [PB-V4] Biofacies and Palaeoecology
    (Übung, 2 SWS, Rachel Warnock, Mon, 14:00 - 15:30, ÜR Pal.)
  • [PB-V4] Laboratory Methods in Palaeontolgy
    (Übung, 2 SWS, Rachel Warnock)

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen:

none, but the module “PB-V1: Morphology, Systematics and Ecology of Invertebrates (or equivalent)” is recommended

Inhalt:

a) Laboratory methods in Palaeontology
The course introduces research devices and analytical methods available for palaeoenvironmental studies. Depending on the availability of individual devices, it is supplemented with small exercises involving:

• Scanning Electron Microscopy

• EDX analysis (energy dispersive X-ray analysis)

• My-CT imaging/μ-CT imaging

• MicroMill (microsampler)

• Light microscopy including digital image analysis

• Thin-section preparation and staining

• Vacuum-casting
  

b) Biofacies and Palaeoecology
Students perform a study identifying biofacies from outcrop data and fossils. The class covers the whole workflow from gathering fossils in the field to sample preparation, analysis and interpretation.

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

The students are able to:

• Explain the large-scale patterns in species abundance, diversity and distribution

• Understand and apply the key ecological models describing population dynamics and interactions within and between species

• Report, describe and apply palaeontological methods for the interpretation and reconstruction of ancient habitats and ecosystems

• Prepare and analyse fossil samples and present the results in a professional way

Literatur:

• Brown, James H. (1995) Macroecology. 269 pp., The University of Chicago Press

• Smith, F., Gittleman, J.L. & Brown, J.H. (2014) Foundations of Macroecology: Classic Papers with Commentaries. 800 pp. The University of Chicago Press

• Witman, J.D. & Roy, K. (2009) Marine macroecology. The University of Chicago Press

• Rosenzweig, M.L. (1995) Species diversity in space and time.

• Brenchley, P.J. & Harper, D, A.T. 1998. Palaeoecology. Ecosystems, environments and evolution.- 402 pp., Chapman & Hall

• Goldring, R.G. 1999. Field Palaeontology.- 191 pp, Longman

Bemerkung:

Obligatory for students majoring in Palaeobiology–Palaeoenvironments.

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:
Das Modul ist im Kontext der folgenden Studienfächer/Vertiefungsrichtungen verwendbar:

1. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2017w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1. Hauptfach: Angewandte Sedimentologie - Georessourcen (AS) | Module als AS-E2 | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
2. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2017w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1st Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
3. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2017w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 2nd Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
4. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2019w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1. Hauptfach: Angewandte Sedimentologie - Georessourcen (AS) | Module als AS-E2 | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
5. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2019w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1st Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
6. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2019w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 2nd Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
7. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1. Hauptfach: Angewandte Sedimentologie - Georessourcen (AS) | Module als AS-E2 | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
8. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1st Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
9. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 2nd Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Macroecology, Biofacies and Palaeoecology (Prüfungsnummer: 55721)

(englischer Titel: Macroecology, Biofacies and Palaeoecology)

Prüfungsleistung, Hausarbeit, benotet, 5 ECTS

Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %

weitere Erläuterungen:
Written report (Assignment max. 10 Pages)

Erstablegung: SS 2022, 1. Wdh.: SS 2022

1. Prüfer:

Wolfgang Kießling