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Micropaleontology

OC2

Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2023/2024

3 Semester

6

To know the main tasks of micropaleontology, principles of a systematic approach to the study of microfossils, and be able to work with equipment for micropaleontological research, apply laboratory methods of processing samples for different types of fossil remains, to identify and describe representatives of different groups of microfossils.

Full-time form

Absent.

Students are introduced to general information about micropaleontology as a science; the history of formation and its components are covered; general understanding of the main groups of microorganisms. The methods of processing of samples for extraction of calcareous, siliceous and organic-walled microfossils are also considered; students master the method of micropaleontological research and study the morphology, systematics, evolution and lifestyle of a number of groups of fossil organisms.

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Lectures, practical classes, consultations, self-work. Teaching methods are explanatory-illustrative, research, part-search and heuristic.

Control is carried out according to the modular rating system and provides for: passing of 11 practical classes (where students must demonstrate the quality of the acquired knowledge and solve the tasks set using the methods outlined by the teacher); passing of 4 individual practical classes (where students should demonstrate the quality of the acquired knowledge) and to solve the tasks without limiting the tools and techniques of solving the problem) and passed 2 written tests. The final grading is carried out in the form of a written exam. Scheme of grading: 1) Complex control work on microfossil groups - 20 points (cross-border score of 6 points) 2) Grading for work at practical classes - 40 points (passing grade is 24 points) 3) Exam in the form of the written test: maximum grade is 40 points, and the passing grade is 24 points.

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