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'''Contact Person''': Fabrizio Frontalini, email <fabrizio.frontalini(at)uniurb.it>

The 6th Course on Foraminifera is designed to provide an overview of the Taxonomy, Ecology, Biodiversity and Geological History of Benthic and Planktonic Foraminifera. This intensive course is intended for students interested in Micropalaeontology, Palaeoceanography, Palaecology, and Climate History. The aim is to provide a primer on the study of foraminifera and examples of how foraminifera can be used as palaeoenvironmental and palaeoceanographical proxies. We review the current classification schemes of the foraminifera, discuss Ecology and Life History, and use case studies to investigate the geological history of the group with lab sessions.

'''Course Structure'''<br/>
Three distinct courses are planned: <u>Larger Benthic Foraminiferal Course</u> (5-9 June), <u>Smaller Benthic Foraminiferal Course</u> (10-14 June) and <u>Planktonic Foraminiferal Course</u> (15-18 June).

'''Teaching Format'''<br/>
The course consists of lectures and practical classes covering the taxonomy, distribution, and ecology and paleoecology of foraminifera. Microscope lab sessions provide the opportunity for participants to learn the foraminiferal genera and species, and view Cretaceous to Neogene foraminifera assemblages from Petroleum Exploration areas and ODP sites as well as Quaternary and modern assemblages. Course materials include numerous reprints of classic papers.

'''Lecturers'''<br/>
Prof. Michael A. Kaminski, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia)<br/>
Dr. Fabrizio Frontalini, DiSTeVA, Urbino University (Italy)<br/>
[http://wzar.unizar.es/perso/alegret/ Prof. Laia Alegret], University of Zaragoza (Spain)<br/>
[http://users.unimi.it/micropal/petriz/PMR.htm Prof. Maria Rose Petrizzo], Milano University (Italy)<br/>
Dr. Claudia Cetean, Fugro Robertson Ltd (UK)<br/>
[http://scitec.uniurb.it/disteva/ordinari/coccioni.html Prof. Rodolfo Coccioni], DiSTeVA, Urbino University (Italy)<br/>
[http://www.earthsystem-school.unimore.it/personaledettaglio.php?user=papazzoni Prof. Cesare Andrea Papazzoni], University of Modena e Reggio Emilia (Italy)<br/>
Prof. Geraint Wyn Hughes, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia)<br/>
[http://www.univie.ac.at/Palaeontologie/PERSONS/Johann_Hohenegger_EN.html Prof. Johann Hohenegger], University of Vienna (Austria)<br/>
[http://www.univie.ac.at/Palaeontologie/PERSONS/Antonino_Briguglio_EN.html Dr. Antonino Briguglio], University of Vienna (Austria)<br/>
[http://www.bgs.ac.uk/staff/profiles/9275.html Dr. Sev Kender], British Geological Survey (UK)<br/>

'''Registration'''<br/>
<u>Early registration (application sent and payment before February 9th, 2013)</u><br/>
''PhD/MSc Students'':<br/>
One course £290<br/>
Two courses £450<br/>
Full courses £570<br/>
''Academic/Industrial staff '':<br/>
One course £380<br/>
Two courses £600<br/>
Full courses £750<br/>

<u>Late registration (application and payment sent after February 9th, 2013)</u><br/>
''PhD/MSc Students'':<br/>
One course £330<br/>
Two courses £540<br/>
Full courses £700 <br/>
''Academic/Industrial staff'' :<br/>
One course £430 <br/>
Two courses £710 <br>
Full courses £860 <br/>

For more information including course outline, accommodation and reviews from past participants, please check the [[media:6th_ISF.pdf‎|First Circular]] and [[media:Leaflet_6th_Course_-_International_School_on_Foraminifera.pdf‎|leaflet]] or contact Dr Fabrizio Frontalini <fabrizio.frontalini(at)uniurb.it>

[[media:6th_ISF_Application_Form.pdf‎ |Application Form]]