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

Lehrveranstaltungen:

• • [PB-V4] Biofacies and Palaeoecology
    (Übung, 2 SWS, Rachel Warnock, Mo, 14:15 - 15:45, Zoom-Meeting)
  • [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. In the summer term 2021 Biofacies and Palaeoecology will take place online via Zoom, Laboratory methods in Palaeontology asynchron and the laboratory course in presence.

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:

1. 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)
2. Geowissenschaften (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2020w | NatFak | Geowissenschaften (Master of Science) | Gesamtkonto | 1st Major: Palaeobiology - Palaeoenvironments (PB) | PB-V4 Palaeobiology II)
3. 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 2021, 1. Wdh.: SS 2021

1. Prüfer:

Wolfgang Kießling