Program Overview

General Paleontology Program

Overview

The General Paleontology program is designed to introduce students to the essential terms, principles, and applications of paleontology. The program provides a comprehensive review of the main fossil groups, including Monera, Protista, Funghi, Plantae, Avertebrata, and Vertebrata.

Course Details

• Code: 36201
• ECTS: 7.0
• Lecturers in charge: doc. dr. sc. Karmen Fio Firi
• Lecturers: Valerije Makarun, mag. geol. - Practicum
• Take exam: Studomat
• Load:
  • Lectures: 45 academic hours
  • Practicum: 45 academic hours
  • Note: Load is given in academic hours (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Description

The program aims to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts and principles of paleontology, including the study of fossils and their applications. Students will gain a broad understanding of the main fossil groups and their characteristics.

Literature

• Understanding fossils, Doyle, P., Wiley, Chichester, 1996.
• Opa paleontologija, skripta, Sremac, J., PMF, Zagreb, 1999.
• Principles of Palaeontology, Raup, D.M., Stanley, S.M., Freeman, San Francisco, 1978.
• Invertebrate palaeontology and evolution, Clarkson, E.N.K., Blackwell publishing, 2008.

Semester Details

• Mandatory course - Regular study - Geology
• Semester: 1

Consultations Schedule

• doc. dr. sc. Karmen Fio Firi:
  • Location: 019 GPZ
  • Note: For consultations related to course enrollment or additional information during the semester.