Historical geology 1300-OGHC2-GEP
Classes:
1. Stratigraphic classification: stratigraphical and geochronological units; lito-, bio-, chronostratigraphy.
2. Stratigraphic and radiometric age.
3. Interpretation of sedimentary features.
4. Interpretation of salinity and bathymetry of sediments.
5. Palaeogeographic reconstructions.
6. Magnetostratigraphy, Chemostratigraphy
7. Systematic review of systems: basic sections, basic facies, recognition of fossils, reconstruction of paleogeography
8. Reconstruction of processes forming Caledonian, Variscan and Alpine Mountains in Poland and in Europe.
9. Interpretation of specific facies and features: alum shales, graptolitic shales, anoxic deposits, stratigraphically condensed sections, cyclic sediments, coal and evaporitic formation, etc.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
After the course, the student is capable of distinguishing in stratigraphic order the main stages of evolution of present-day Europe (with particular attention drawn on Poland), with focus on palaeogeographic , biotic and facies evolution. Based on facts, he is capable of analyzing the evolution of sedimentary environments of selected areas of Europe with regard to geotectonic and biotic transformations in selected stratigraphic intervals. He knows how to determine and date the basic fossils from all Phanerozoic systems. He is capable of interpreting orogenic phenomena based on analytical data. He is capable of unifying data from various fields of geology in order to recognize the history of selected areas of Europe in selected stratigraphic intervals.
Assessment criteria
Writtren semestral examinations.
Practical placement
none
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