Paleontology Course
This course equips learners with essential skills in paleontology, from fieldwork and fossil analysis to public communication, fostering a comprehensive understanding of Earth's ancient life and environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Paleontology Course provides a focused, practical journey from fieldwork to laboratory analysis and community engagement. You will learn to interpret maps and stratigraphic columns, plan effective field expeditions, record geological sections, and collect fossils methodically. Develop expertise in taphonomy, paleoecology, biostratigraphy, and geochemical techniques, then communicate your findings through concise reports, digital databases, and captivating educational displays on fossils.
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Develop skills
- Design paleontology fieldwork involving mapping, stratigraphic logging, sampling, and safety measures.
- Analyze fossil collections to deduce paleoecology, ancient climates, and environmental conditions.
- Apply taphonomy and sedimentology principles to understand fossil preservation and burial processes.
- Employ laboratory and biostratigraphic techniques to date rock layers and construct detailed timelines.
- Produce accessible, public-oriented fossil trail exhibits based on complex geological information.
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