Historical geology

The aim of this course is to get acquainted with the historical development and evolution of the Earth's crust and our planet, starting from the cosmic phase up to modern times.

Knowledge of students in the field of natural sciences - physics, mathematics, chemistry, geology. Knowledge from engineering sciences for understanding the Earth's environment, recognizing and dealing with environmental hazards during the exploitation of natural resources while preserving the environment. Understanding and applying the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of geology. Aggregation, interpretation and independent presentation of data, taking into account the moral and ethical principles of studying nature. Work independently or in a team composed of experts from different profiles. Improving your knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the development of science throughout your life. Analyzing and interpreting the results of conducted research and testing and solving specific problems based on the same results.

Introducing students with the objectives and conception of the course Historical Geology.
Principles of Historical Geology and historical development.
Historical-geological research methods (lithological, tectonic, geophysical, paleoclimatic, isotopic geochronometry) introduction, and possibilities of their applications.
The basic characteristics of the development of life on Earth. Possibilities of the application of paleontological methods in stratigraphic research. Stratigraphic classification, terminology, and nomenclature. Formations in stratigraphy.
History of Earth's development: cosmic and geological phases. Earth in the Archaic and Proterozoic (lithological, tectonic, biostratigraphic and paleogeographic features).
Paleozoic. Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian: classifications based on major lithological, tectonic, biostratigraphic, paleogeographic and paleoclimatic features in Stratotype Points. Occurrences in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Evolution of the Earth during the Mesozoic. Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous main lithological, tectonic, biostratigraphic, paleogeographic and paleoclimatic features in Stratotype Points and in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Evolution of the Earth in the Cenozoic: Paleogene (Paleocene, Eocene, and Oligocene), Neogene (Miocene and Pliocene) and Quaternary in Europe. The main lithological, tectonic, biostratigraphic and paleogeographic characteristics and phenomena in BiH.

1. Rabrenović, D., Knežević, S. and Rundić, Lj., 2003: Historical Geology. – Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, 266 pgs., Belgrade

2. Ganić, M., 2016: Historical Geology - exercise textbook. - University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, ISBN 978-86-7352-313-2

3. Jankičević, J., 1989: Historical Geology – Precambrian, „Science Book“, 111 pgs., Belgrade

4. Wicander R. & Monroe J. S.,2000: Historical Geology-Evolution of Earth and Life through time. Brooks/Cole, UK, 580

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5. Stanley, S.M., 1999: Earth System History. W.H. Freeman & Cp., New York, 615 pgs.

   (Original)

Class activities - 5 points
Practical classes - 15 points
Tests/colloquiums - (2 colloquiums of 15 points each) total 30 points
Final exam - 50 points
Total: 100 points

Lectures are held in the form of oral presentations (PP and video). Practical tasks are done (exercise textbook), which includes various tasks, among others, and drawing stratigraphic columns. Preparation of independent tasks is planned, with practical work in the stratigraphic collection.