Paleoenvironment Course
Dive into palaeoenvironment analysis, connecting sediments, fossils, artefacts, and dating techniques to reconstruct past landscapes accurately. Develop strong interpretive skills, minimise uncertainties, and produce professional reports that advance environmental studies and resource management in New Zealand contexts.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Palaeoenvironment Course equips you with hands-on skills to interpret ancient landscapes from field and lab data. Master reading sediments, terraces, fossils, pollen, charcoal, and artefacts, while using essential dating techniques to construct reliable timelines. Gain expertise in sampling methods, stratigraphic recording, and synthesising data for precise palaeoenvironmental assessments.
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Develop skills
- Archaeological analysis: swiftly interpret faunal, charcoal, and stone tool remains.
- Stratigraphy and sediments: accurately record valley fills and terrace formations.
- Chronology construction: utilise radiocarbon, OSL, and U-series dating for site timelines.
- Palaeoenvironmental indicators: apply pollen, fossils, and isotopes to deduce past climates.
- Synthesis skills: integrate field evidence into comprehensive palaeoenvironment reports.
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