Paleontology Course
Enhance paleontology expertise through hands-on field techniques, fossil analysis, stratigraphy, and laboratory methods. Tailored for geology and geography professionals aiming to reconstruct ancient environments and produce impactful, research-ready outputs with strong data foundation.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical journey in paleontology, covering field mapping, stratigraphic logging, fossil sampling, taphonomy, paleoecology, biostratigraphy, and geochemical analysis. Participants will learn to prepare detailed reports, digital data sets, and public outreach materials like fossil trail guides.
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Develop skills
- Design effective paleontology field surveys including mapping, section logging, sampling protocols, and safety measures.
- Analyse fossil collections to determine past ecologies, climates, and depositional settings.
- Utilise taphonomy and sedimentology principles to understand fossil preservation and geological history.
- Employ laboratory and biostratigraphic techniques for accurate strata dating and timeline construction.
- Develop engaging public displays and fossil trail panels from complex geological findings.
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