Field Palaeontology 3

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EART 3002
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Course ID
200452
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of the techniques and steps involved in the search, survey, excavation, preparation, curation and management of invertebrate and vertebrate fossils and sites.

Course learning outcomes

  • Recognise sedimentary deposits capable of preserving fossils and apply the principal elements of fossil excavation
  • Prepare a basic fieldtrip for a palaeontological excavation
  • Learn how to extract, annotate (context recording), prepare, preserve and catalogue fossils
  • Understand the multidisciplinary nature of modern palaeontology and the importance of collaborative research
  • Communicate aspects of palaeontological discovery and heritage to their peers and the community in accessible language

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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