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Ano Letivo: 2013/14

Técnicas de Arqueologia

Stratigraphy and Palaeontology of the Quaternary

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6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 48,0 TP , Cód. 3008108.

Lecturer

(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona

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%)

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Teaching Method
Theoretical and practical classes

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