Biostratigraphy and Biochronology

The aim of the course is to demonstrate the importance and usefulness of biostratigraphy and biochronology for the solution on complex geological problems, such as time calibration of stratigraphic successions, reconstruction of sedimentary basin evolution, the calibration of long range time correlations, and the definition of chronostratigraphic units of the Standard Global Chronostratigraphic Chart (International Commission on Stratigraphy). All the intermediate steps for the final achieving of these goals will be treated, from sampling of macro and microfossils, taxonomic analises, preparation of range charts and qualitative and quantitative analyses of biostratigraphic and biochronologic data.

Ability to select the best biostratigraphic or biochronologic tool for the time-calibration of stratigraphic successions. Knowledge on the usefulness of fossils in integrated stratigraphy, especially with as regards the integration with magnetostratigraphy, cyclostratigraphy and chemostratigraphy.