Stratigraphy and Palaeontology of the Quaternary
Master's Degree in Archaeological Techniques
ECTS; º Ano, , 0,0 T + 0,0 PL + 0,0 TP + 0,0 P + 0,0 TC + 0,0 S + 0,0 E + 0,0 OT + 0,0 O
Lecturer
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
On completion of this unit students will have understood the fundamentals of stratigraphy and chrono-stratigraphy of the quaternary. They will be familiar with the vertebrate evolution and be able to discriminate between Pleistocene and Holocene fauna.
Program
Concepts of stratigraphy. Chrono-stratigraphy of the Quaternary. Climatic variations. The ice ages. Palaeoclimatology of the Plio/Pleistocene. The Quaternary faunas. Introduction to Palaeontology. Vertebrate Palaeontology. Fossil records. Taxonomy. Fossilization processes and tafonomy.
Evaluation Methodology
Thematic report (50%) and final interdisciplinary exam (50%)
Bibliography
- Sousa, F. e Figueiredo, S. (2003). Elefantes Plistocénicos de Portugal. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: CPGP
- Cardoso, J. (1993). Contribuição para o conhecimento dos grandes mamíferos do Plistocénico Superior de Portugal.. (Vol. 1). Oeiras: C. M. Oeiras
- Benton, M. (2005). Vertebrate Palaeontology. (Vol. 1). Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
- MALATESTA, A. (1985). Geologia e paleobiologia dell?Era Glaciale. (Vol. 1). S / L: La Nuova Italia Scientifica.
Method of interaction
Theoretical and practical classes
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