Introduction to Fossils
Lecturers: Jens Lehmann
Combining short lectures with extensive practical work on fossil material, the course will cover on selected examples basic concepts of paleontology, including how fossils are formed and preserved, classified and identified and applied as indicators of age and environment. The course is a pre-requisite for being able to make use of fossils found in the field during field camps and mapping camps.
Understanding how fossils are formed, preserved, studied and applied.
Concepts and knowledge that is being practiced in the course are directly linked with the content of the theoretical lectures of the module and questions from both Introduction to Biology and Earth History may relate to the content of the practical.
written exam
See literature for the module.
1st SWS: Origin and preservation of fossils
2nd SWS: Trilobites and Graptolites
3rd SWS: Corals and reefs
4th SWS: Cephalopods
5th SWS: Bivalves und Brachiopods
6th SWS: Paleobotany
7th SWS: Microfossils
8th SWS:
9th SWS:
10th SWS:
11th SWS:
12th SWS:
13th SWS:
14th SWS:
Gesteinssammlung
Basic Data
05-BMG-EE2-3
Study Program
Bachelor Marine Geosciences
Module Name
Evolution of Earth and Life
Course Type
Exercise (E)
First Year of Study
1 CP
1 SWS
Summer Term
Course Language
English
Contact Person
Geosciences Collection
Prof. Dr. Jens Lehmann
GEO 5040R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65016
jens.lehmannuni-bremen.deGeosciences Collection
Prof. Dr. Jens Lehmann
GEO 5040R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65016
jens.lehmannuni-bremen.deLecturer
Geosciences Collection
Prof. Dr. Jens Lehmann
GEO 5040R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65016
jens.lehmannuni-bremen.deGeosciences Collection
Prof. Dr. Jens Lehmann
GEO 5040R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65016
jens.lehmannuni-bremen.de