G9431 Distributin of Cenozoic herpetofauna

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Běla Hrbková
Prerequisites
The course is devoted to those interested in evolution of terrestrial vertebrate assemblages within the Tertiary and Quaternary periods.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course summarizes up to date information concerning the investigation of Tertiary and Quaternary amphibian and reptile assemblages. Students get an idea on the distribution of Tertiary and Quaternary herpetofauna on the basis of the fossil material which was discovered in several localities. Participants will be familiar with the application of herpetological species as indicators of paleoenvironmental characterization of selected localities.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Výuka proběhne v podzimním semestru 2005/2006.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation.