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%)
Bibliography
- Benton, M. (2005). Vertebrate Palaeontology. (Vol. 1). Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
- Cardoso, J. (1993). Contribuição para o conhecimento dos grandes mamíferos do Plistocénico Superior de Portugal.. (Vol. 1). Oeiras: C. M. Oeiras
- Figueiredo, S. e Sousa, F. (2003). Elefantes Plistocénicos de Portugal. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: CPGP
- MALATESTA, A. (1985). Geologia e paleobiologia dellEra Glaciale. (Vol. 1). S / L: La Nuova Italia Scientifica.
Teaching Method
Theoretical and practical classes
Software used in class
