Quaternary Palaeoecology

elective courses

Pass a subject Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology.

Student should have the ability to recognize Quaternary deposits and demonstrate knowledge of stratigraphical units in the Quaternary. Basic knowledge in paleontology will facilitate the learning of the subject.

The subject presents palaeoecological changes in Quaternary Period. It is based on floristic and faunal analyses of Quaternary deposits. It describes

the most common groups of organisms found in these deposits and their application in climate and environmental studies of Quaternary. It teaches how to identify and describe fossil material and shows the possible ways of interpretation.

Altogether eight 2-hours-long meetings are planned. The course aims at presentation and description of the most common groups of organisms, the study methods, identification of fossil material and interpretation of the results. Selection of sites and sampling techniques are also presented and the laboratory works are discussed and applied for palaeoenvironmental reconstructions. Students prepare presentations and/or essays and discus with lecturer.

K_W06 knows modern instrumental analytical methods used in the study of mineral and organic substances, knows the advantages and limitations of individual methods, knows the importance of empirical research in the reconstruction of natural environments

K_W07 - knows the principles of operation and analytical capabilities of specific research equipment and the principles of optimal research planning with the use of available research facilities;

K_W13 – has knowledge of the principles of research planning with the use of research techniques and tools available in the unit and outside it. Knows the safety rules of working in the laboratory and during the fieldworks;

K_W14 - has in-depth knowledge of the connections between the fields of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the studied field of study with other fields of science and scientific disciplines of the area or areas from which the studied field of study has been separated, allowing for the integration of perspectives specific to several scientific disciplines.

K_U01 - uses advanced laboratory research techniques, knows how to use laboratory equipment, basic and advanced research equipment;

K_U04 - can independently analyze the collected scientific material, interpret the obtained research results and draw appropriate conclusions based on his own experience and the latest literature data;

K_U08 - can independently interpret the results of research and has his own opinion on differences in views; can efficiently use a variety of Polish and foreign professional literature and critically evaluate its content; is able to report the results of research and the state of knowledge relating to this research on the basis of the existing Polish and foreign literature using multimedia techniques; can write a research paper in Polish;

K_K01 - The graduate is ready to constantly improve his professional competences and find new technologies in order to solve research problems by familiarizing himself with professional literature and legal acts;

K_K02 - collaborates in thematic groups during field classes and during group chamber classes;

K_K07 - demonstrates responsibility for his own safety and that of others during laboratory work, during field courses and during professional practice;

Attendance in all meetings. Assessment of student’s works including reports, essays or presentations, and an assessment of the student's involvement. The student is obliged to present a short presentation summarizing the tutorial during a joint scientific session of all students and their tutors, held at the end of the academic year (June) in which the course is implemented.

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