PB-F1: Palaeontological Research I (PB-F1)5.0 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: PB-F1: Palaeontological Research I)
(Prüfungsordnungsmodul: PB-F1 Palaeontological Research I)

Lehrveranstaltungen:

• • [PB-F1] Proxies in Palaeoenvironmental Reconstructions
    (Vorlesung, 2 SWS, Emilia Jarochowska, Mi, 12:15 - 13:45, Zoom-Meeting)
  • [PB-F1] Laboratory Methods in Palaeontolgy
    (Übung, 2 SWS, Michael Heinze et al., Di, 14:00 - 15:45, Zoom-Meeting)

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen:

none, but the successful completion of 1. and 2. semesters of master studies is recommended

Inhalt:

a) Proxies in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions
Environmental parameters such as productivity, redox conditions or salinity can be approximated with quantitative data derived from the geological record. The course emphasizes quantitative, testable palaeobiological proxies which can be used to make predictions and assessed in terms of their accuracy and precision. Students identify the type of data and statistical methods (ordination techniques and regression analysis) to build their own proxies for environmental gradients.
b) 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

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

The students are able to:

• apply, compare and evaluate palaeobiological proxy data (e.g. ichnofossils, biofabrics, biomarker etc) in the deep time

• derive proxies from actualistic models and explain the limitations of this approach

• design a tailored study to analyse an environmental gradient using fossil data

• apply the analytical tools available in reconstruction of palaeoenvironments in theory and in practice (see above)

• master advanced laboratory methods in palaeontology

Literatur:

• Dickson (1966): Carbonate identification and genesis as revealed by staining

• Dravis (1990): Carbonate petrography – update on new techniques and applications

• Nielsen & Maiboe (2000) Epofix and vacuum: an easy method to make casts of hard substrate

• Reed (2005): Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology

• Armstrong, H. & Brasier, M. D. (2005) Microfossils

• Seilacher, A. (2007) Trace Fossil Analysis

• Buatois, L.A. & Mángano, M.G. (2011) Ichnology: Organism-Substrate Interactions in Space and Time

• Hill, W., Wyse, G.A. & Anderson, M. (2016) Animal Physiology

• Patzkowsky, M. & Holland, S.M. (2012) Stratigraphic Paleobiology

• Green, O.R. (2001) A Manual of Practical Laboratory and Field Techniques in Palaeobiology

Bemerkung:

Obligatory for students majoring in Palaeobiology–Palaeoenvironments
In winter term 20/21 the examination will be held as an open-book exam.

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:

1. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1st Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-F1 Palaeontological Research I)
2. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 2nd Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-F1 Palaeontological Research I)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Proxies in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and Laboratory methods in palaeontology (Prüfungsnummer: 55911)

(englischer Titel: Proxies in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and Laboratory methods in palaeontology)

Prüfungsleistung, Klausur, Dauer (in Minuten): 60, benotet, 5.0 ECTS

Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %

weitere Erläuterungen:
This winter term 20/21 the examination will be held as an open-book exam.

Erstablegung: WS 2020/2021, 1. Wdh.: SS 2021

1. Prüfer:

Emilia Jarochowska

Termin: 12.02.2021, 12:30 Uhr, Ort: online