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Planktonic foraminifera of the Cretaceous

Training course

ImgRoma, November 29-30 , ISPRA, via Curtatone, 3 ISPRA organizes a course to illustrate the evolutionary processes of the planktonic foraminifera of the Cretaceous through the distinctive morphological features of different taxa, temporal distribution and their palaeoecological and paleoceanographic significance.The goal is to provide a practical working tool for those who work in thi sector and especially to those involved in geological survey and mapping.
The training activities is aimed at researchers, geologists of the Geological Services, the Regional and Provincial Agencies and other public bodies, as well as graduate and university students and students. The course, organized in two days, includes lectures combined with theoretical and practical activities using the microscope.