Diploma in Palaeobiodiversity
Diploma in Palaeobiodiversity
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The systematic study of all fossil animal/plant groups with special focus on palaeoenvironmental investigations; palaeoecosystems and climate changes in earth’s history; environment organism interaction; comparison of modern and ancient sedimentary environments; palaeoecology and palaeobiogeography are incorporated into ‘Palaeobiodiversity’. Archaeological research conducted so far has revealed the evidence of artefacts, fossils and subfossils of flora and fauna. These fossils can be categorised according to the geological time scale. Similarly, cultural, religious, social and economic aspects related to archaeology should also be considered in addition to the biological aspects for a holistic approach of conservation and sustainable use of Palaeobiodiversity.
Duration: 12 Months
Medium: English and Sinhala
Number of Credits: 30 credits
Lecturing: On Classroom & Distance Learning (Zoom)
Level: SLQF level 3 (Sri Lanka Qualification Framework), NVQL 5 (National Vocational Qualification Level)
The minimum admission requirement is the General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) or an equivalent qualification. A foundation course followed by passing an aptitude test or completion of NVQ level 4 or accredited work experience or accredited prior learning may also be considered an equivalent qualification for admission to SLQF level 3 in a particular field of specialization.
The applications can be obtained from the Administration office of the PGIAR
Duly completed applications should be sent to:
The Assistant Registrar (Academic),
Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology
407, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07.
Please indicate “DIPLOMA IN PALAEOBIODIVERSITY” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
General Introduction to Palaeobiodiversity and Related Fields.
Course Code: DPPB 0301
Course Content:
Introduction to Palaeobiodiversity
Concepts of Palaeobiodiversity
Time Scales
Plate Tectonic and Speciation (Flora & Fauna)
Mass Extinction
Palaeobiodiversity Research in Sri Lanka
Literature Surveying and usage of Library
Palaeobiodiversity sites in Sri Lanka
Palaeobiodiversity Action Plan in Sri Lanka
Recreating the Past
Human Evolution
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Palaeobiodiversity and Related Fields.
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/ Discussion Classes/ Presentation/ Field Lessons and Laboratory Studies.
Assessments: End of course written examination of MCQ and/ or structural Essays and/ or Assignments and/or presentations and/ or Activities.
Rocks, Minerals and Weathering Processes
Course Code: DPPB 0302
Course Content:
Introduction to Rocks & Minerals, and their Formation
Fossil Bearing Rocks
Weathering and Earth Processes
Major Geo Subdivisions of Sri Lanka
Rocks and Mineral of Sri Lanka
Gemology
Fossil and Fossilization Processes
Global Sea level changers & its Impact on Land, Flora & Fauna
Sea Level Changing in Sri Lanka
Vegetation types of Sri Lanka
Shell-middens of Sri Lanka
Survey and mapping in Archaeology
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Rocks, Minerals and Weathering Processes
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/ Discussion Classes/ Presentation/ Field Lessons and Laboratory Studies.
Assessments: End of course written examination of MCQ and/ or structural Essays and/ or Assignments and/or presentations and/ or Activities.
Palaeontology and Living fossils
Course Code: DPPB 0303
Course Content:
Biogeographical Zone of the World
Biogeography in Asia & Animal Migratory Routes, Living Fossils
Biogeography in Sri Lanka – Plants, Snails, Birds
Biogeography in Sri Lanka – Amphibian, Reptile, Fish
Biogeography in Sri Lanka – Mammals
General Introduction to Palaeontology
Types of Fossils by Era
Jurassic Period of Sri Lanka & Classification of Jurassic Fossils
Miocene of Sri Lanka & Classification of Miocene Fossils
Pleistocene of Sri Lanka & Classification of Pleistocene Fossils
Fossil Collections and curations
Fossil Displaying and Museums
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Palaeontology and Living fossils
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/ Discussion Classes/ Presentation/ Field Lessons and Laboratory Studies.
Assessments: End of course written examination of MCQ and/ or structural Essays and/ or Assignments and/or presentations and/ or Activities.
Palaeo-human Diversity and Cultural Evolution
Course Code: DPPB 0304
Course Content:
General Introduction to Prehistory in Sri Lanka
Concept & Evolution of Culture
Asian Tribal people & Their Culture
Stone tool tradition (Global)
Sri Lanka Stone tool Variation
Bone Tool tradition
Zooarchaeology
Zooarchaeological Interpretations of cave sites in Sri Lanka
Palaeobotany and plant Domestication
Animal Domestication
History of Art in Prehistoric world
Ancient and Modern Art
Settlement Archaeology in Sri Lanka
Iron Technology in Sri Lanka
Ornaments and Rituals in Prehistoric Sri Lanka
The Legends of Nittawo
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Palaeo-human Diversity and Cultural Evolution
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/ Discussion Classes/ Presentation/ Field Lessons and Laboratory Studies.
Assessments: End of course written examination of MCQ and/ or structural Essays and/ or Assignments and/or Presentation and/ or Activity.
Tourism and Palaeobiodiversity
Course Code: DPPB 0305
Definition of tourism, The Nature of tourism, The component of tourism
Legislation and ordinance of tourism in Sri Lanka
Palaeobiodiversity & Eco tourism in Sri Lanka
New Trends in Palaeo tourism
Potential of Palaeobiodiversity tourism in Sri Lanka
Palaeobiodiversity and Cave tourism
Nature tourism in Archaeology
Heritage management of Palaeobiodiversity sites.
Palaeobiodiversity & Law
Environmental law in Sri Lanka
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Tourism and Palaeobiodiversity
Course Content:
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/ Discussion Classes/ Presentation/ Field Lessons and Laboratory Studies.
Assessments: End of course written examination of MCQ and/ or structural Essays and/ or Assignments and/or Presentation and/ or Activity.
Laboratory Studies
Course Code: DPPB 0306
Course Content:
Identification of Rocks
Jurassic period of Sri Lanka & Classification of Jurassic fossils
Miocene period of Sri Lanka & Classification of Miocene fossils
Pleistocene period of Sri Lanka & Classification of Pleistocene fossils
Identification of Stone tools
Identification of Bone tools
Laboratory Studies (Zooarchaeology)
Fish remains
Snails
Bird bones & Reptiles Bones
Mammals
Human & Primates
Storage methods – Cleaning, Labeling, Preserving of Faunal materials
Technical Drawings
Bone measuring techniques
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Laboratory Studies
Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/ Discussion Classes/ Presentation/ Field Lessons and Laboratory Studies.
Assessments: End of course written examination of MCQ and/ or structural Essays and/ or Assignments and/or practical test and/or Presentation and/ or Activity.
Field Studies
Learning Outcomes: Obtain training for students to apply the theoretical knowledge gained, in a practical context.
Course Content: Field visits and training, workshops.
Methods of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/ Tutorials/Discussion Classes/ Presentations/ Field Lessons/ Practical Studies/ Sites visits/Assist the students for an independent investigation of interest subject areas.
Assessments: End of the course submits the report to the Course Coordinator.
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