Unit information: Research Methods in Palaeobiology in 2008/09

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Unit name Research Methods in Palaeobiology
Unit code EASCM0002
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1A (weeks 1 - 6)
Unit director Dr. Braddy
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This unit provides mainly practical training in techniques widely used in research into Palaeobiological topics. It includes preparation of macro- and microfossil specimens, statistical techniques to analyse palaeontological data, recording of palaeontological data in the field, production of publication-quality figure, and transferable skills useable outside palaeontology (e.g. photography, statistical software).