Quaternary Paleontology and Geology

Code 060DD
Credits 6

Learning outcomes

Knowledge of the evolution of the concept of Quaternary and events used to define the limits and allocation. Knowledge of the main tools used for absolute and relative dating in the Quaternary. Knowledge of the evolution of the Quaternary climate and its influence on the environment and the fauna. Knowlegde of the sea level variations during the Quaternary. Understanding of the relationship between the evolution of marine and continental faunas of the Mediterranean Basin and the evolution of paleogeography and climate of the area in the Plio-Pleistocene. Knowledge of the insular mammal faunas with particular reference to the main mediterranean islands.