SUBJECT

Title

Palaeoenvironmental reconstruction based on ostracod studies

Type of instruction

lecture

Level

Doctoral

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Part of degree program

Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences

Credits

Recommended in

Semesters 1-4

Typically offered in

Autumn/Spring semester

Course description

This course presents and explore the use and application of ostracod studies in palaeoenvironmental reconstruction. The preparation methods of their carapaces, the skeletal anatomy, taxonomy, biology and mode of life of ostracods will be reviewed. With the help of case studies applications of ostracod faunas in palaeoecology, palaeoceanography and environmental science will be featured.

Readings

Jones, P.J. & McKenzie, K. G. (1993): Ostracoda in the Earth and Life Sciences. Taylor & Francis, 740p.
Whatley, R. C., & Maybury, C. (Eds) (1990). Ostracoda and Global Events. London: Chapman and Hall, 621p.
Morkhoven, F. P. C. M. van, (1962-63), Post-Paleozoic Ostracoda. Amsterdam-London-New York, Elsevier Publishing Co., v. 1-2, 478p.