Paleontology Course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of paleontology, covering fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and educational outreach to understand Earth's ancient life forms.

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 education. 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 convert your findings into straightforward reports, digital records, and captivating materials for fossil trails.
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Develop skills
- Design paleontology fieldwork involving mapping, stratigraphic logging, sampling, and safety measures.
- Analyze fossil collections to deduce paleoecology, climate patterns, and ancient environments.
- 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 clear, audience-friendly fossil trail displays using complex geological information.
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