Introduction to Paleogeography
Course code
MLG1711
old course code
MLG1711
Course title in Estonian
Sissejuhatus paleogeograafiasse
Course title in English
Introduction to Paleogeography
ECTS credits
2.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Major. To introduce the students to an interdisciplinary analysis of the principles of physical geography, physics, biology and archaeology. To reconstruct the development of landscapes and geospheres in the past and predict their future.
Brief description of the course
The concept of temporal-spatial scale and its application in paleogeography, methods for reconstructing Holocene environments, palaeoecological techniques. An overview of the modern advances in the field of paleoclimatology, pleistocene glaciations.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
Class work, academic reports on the given topic and discussions. Participation in class work is recommended, attendance of seminars and discussions is mandatory.
Class work, academic reports on the given topic and discussions. Participation in class work is recommended, attendance of seminars and discussions is mandatory.
Teacher
prof Jaan-Mati Punning
Prerequisite course 1