Marine Micropaleontology

Education facts

Code: MG0230

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge in marine micropaleontology, form the basis for further studies on the subject and provide support knowledge to students in other majors. The course includes studies of significant parts of the marine microfossil fauna and flora. An essential area of study concerns benthic and planktonic microorganisms and their importance for the interpretation of both present as well as ancient marine environments and climates. Micropaleontology is a key discipline for scientific interpretation, analyses and applications within environmental geology and petroleum geology.

Entry requirements

60 credits in the field of Earth Science is required. Alternatively; 60 credits in Marine Sciences and 15 credits in Earth Science.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Marine Micropaleontology

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 19 February 2027

  End date: 29 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %