Palynology

The course provides basic knowledge on methods and applications of pollen and spores studies. Topics are highly interdisciplinary ranging from botany, paleontology, archeology and Quaternary sciences.

Ability to read and interpret a Quaternary pollen record and compare it with other paleoclimatic proxies. Knowledge on pollen dispersal strategies of woody plants and herbs. Ability to evaluate the potential of different sediment types for paleoecological studies.