About the summer school
The main goal
The main goal of the course is to give students a coherent knowledge of paleontology as well as to be familiar with the most important fossil groups used in micropaleontology and invertebrate paleontology. Students will have an opportunity to work with authentic fossil material from collections of the Novosibirsk State University and to visit laboratory and collections of Trofimuk institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics. In order to be familiar with one of the most important part of paleontological study students will be accompanied for one day along sections of quarries of Novosibirsk Region.
Application requirements
The course is recommended for students interested in Natural Sciences
Good command of English is required
Skills and competences students will gain
- Basic knowledge on theoretical paleontology
- Ability to recognize main microfossil and invertebrate faunal groups
- Basic knowledge on the methods and safety in a paleontological laboratory
- Ability to work with section in field conditions
Important dates
- February 1 Application Start
- April 24 Application Deadline
- June 5 Payment Deadline
- July 1 Program Start
Mandatory fees
Application fee
Who may apply?
- All students who are currently enrolled at college or university level institutions
- Sufficient English proficiency
Program Fee
- Tuition fee
- Study materials
- Cultural activities
- Field trips
- Certificate
Travel, insurance, meals and personal daily expenses should be paid individually
For all universities: $520
For more information click "Further official information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://sgfjeunes.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/paleontology-siberian-summer-school-2017/