Introduction to macrofossils and microfossils, including basic aspects of taxonomic theory, classification and principles of nomenclature; a review of the major palynomorphs, such as pollen, spores, chitinozoans and acritarchs; particular emphasis will be placed on the industrial application of these forms to aid palaeoenvironmental and biostratigraphic determinations as applied primarily to oil and gas exploration and production.

Pre-requisites: GEOL203