Palaeolimnological studies of Yunnan lakes (SW China) Qualification objectives: Students possess a comprehensive understanding of dynamic processes, climate and the interactions between palaeontologically relevant taxa in marine and continental ecosystems of the Phanerozoic; in both theory and practice, they are able to analyse these factors in the field, interpret them and present the results in an expert and professional manner. Contents: Detailed analysis and interpretation of marine and continental Phanerozoic ecosystems, focusing on the Quaternary, with regard to temporal/spatial changes in the interactions between communities, their habitats and the climate with reference to case studies from current research, primarily in China, and students'™ own project work, primarily in China. close