Paleontology Course
This course offers hands-on training in palaeontology, covering fieldwork, fossil analysis, and public outreach to understand Earth's ancient history.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Palaeontology Course provides a practical journey from fieldwork to laboratory analysis and community engagement. You will learn to interpret maps and rock layers, plan effective field expeditions, record geological sections, and collect fossils methodically. Develop expertise in fossil preservation, ancient ecosystems, rock layer dating using fossils, and chemical testing of rocks, then turn your findings into straightforward reports, digital records, and captivating displays for fossil sites.
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Develop skills
- Plan palaeontology field activities: mapping, recording rock layers, collecting samples, and ensuring safety.
- Examine fossil collections to deduce ancient ecosystems, weather patterns, and surroundings.
- Employ fossil preservation and rock studies to explain how fossils were saved and buried.
- Utilise laboratory and fossil-based techniques to date rock layers and construct detailed timelines.
- Produce straightforward, community-friendly panels for fossil trails using scientific rock data.
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