Paleoenvironment Course
Gain mastery in paleoenvironment analysis by connecting sediments, fossils, artifacts, and dating techniques to actual landscapes. Develop strong reconstructions, minimise uncertainty, and produce clear professional reports that guide environmental research and management in Uganda and beyond.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Paleoenvironment Studies Course equips you with hands-on skills to interpret ancient landscapes using real field and laboratory data. You will learn to analyse sediments, terraces, fossils, pollen, charcoal, and artefacts, while mastering essential dating techniques to construct reliable chronologies. Through practical examples, practice effective sampling methods, stratigraphic logging, and holistic reconstructions for producing dependable paleoenvironmental reports suitable for research and management.
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Develop skills
- Archaeological interpretation: quickly read faunal, charcoal, and lithic evidence.
- Stratigraphy and sedimentology: clearly log valley deposits and terrace sequences.
- Chronology building: apply radiocarbon, OSL, and U-series dating to sites.
- Paleoenvironmental proxies: use pollen, fossils, and isotopes to infer past climates.
- Integrated reconstruction: combine field data into clear paleoenvironment reports.
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