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Palynology
Morphology and taphonomy of fossil pollen, especially with reference to Quaternary sediments. Use of pollen analysis to reconstruct paleoenvironments. Emphasis on field sampling, laboratory analyses and interpretation of results.
Instructor: Emily W.B. Russell
Texts
- Huntley, B., and Webb, T., 1988, Vegetation History: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht.
- Moore, P.D., and Webb, J.A., An Illustrated Guide to Pollen Analysis
Syllabus
Week # |
Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction and brief history of palynology |
| 2 |
Structure, sculpture and texture of pollen |
| 3 |
Taphonomy of pollen: from plant to sediment; sediment types |
| 4 |
Sampling and processing procedures |
| 5 |
Analyzing and presenting data |
| 6 |
Dating the sediment |
| 7 |
Construction and interpretation of pollen diagrams |
| 8 |
Temporal and spatial scales in palynology; synthetic techniques |
| 9 |
Archaeological applications |
| 10 |
Northeastern North American Pleistocene records |
| 11 |
European Pleistocene records |
| 12 |
Other Pleistocene records |
| 13 |
Contributions of palynology to paleoclimatology |
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