古生物学 ：地质学专业术语，古生物生存在地球历史的地质年代中、而现已大部分绝灭的生物。包括古植物（芦木、鳞木等）、古无脊椎古生物（三叶虫）动物（货币虫、三叶虫、菊石等）、古脊椎动物（恐龙、始祖鸟、猛犸等）。古生物死后，除极少数（如冻土中的猛犸，中的昆虫）由于特殊条件，仍保存原有的组织结构外，绝大多数经过钙化、碳化、硅化，或其他矿化的填充和交替石化作用，形成仅具原来硬体部分的形状、结构、印模等的化石。

中文名：古生物

外文名：Paleontology

类    别：地质学专业术语

包    括：古植物等

在世界领域的古生物学研究领域里，该古生物专业下设在理科科学—生命科学分支。

2014/15 THE世界大学排名之澳洲生命科学专业排

　10月1日，2014-2015《泰晤士高等教育》世界大学排名新鲜出炉，同步发布的还有六大学科排名，包括工程与技术专业，艺术与人文专业，社会科学专业，临床医学/前临床试验/健康专业，生命科学专业，以及物理科学专业。　　

澳洲生命科学专业排名TOP100大学

《泰晤士高等教育》世界大学排名之生命科学专业排名涵盖广泛，涉及一系列细化的学科领域。生命科学专业排名基于路透社采集的数据而得出，考察的专业范围包括：

古生物学、农业、渔业和食品、解剖学和形态学、行为科学、生物学、生物化学和生物技术、生物物理学、生态学、进化和环境、昆虫学、林业、遗传学和遗传、免疫学、真菌学、寄生虫学、药理学和药店、生理学、植物科学、毒理学、兽医学、病毒学、动物学。

澳大利亚是世界上目前唯一一个古老生物物种保留最完整的国家，原因：

1 6500万年前大洋洲与大陆分离，是一种孤立、隔绝的海陆位置，阻隔了生物的传播，无大型的肉食动物，致使大陆上没有其它动物与它们进行生存竞争；

2 人类开发较晚，古老动物得以存活下来，同时澳洲对环境保护非常重视；

3 长期以来没有发生过大的褶皱运动，地壳一只比较稳定，自然条件比较单一，生物进化速度缓慢。

昆士兰大学

Bachelor of science  (Archaeological Science)理科科学（古生物科学）

http://planner.science.uq.edu.au/content/archaeological-science

What will I study?学习内容：

Study in the first year of the BSc will provide a broad science foundation, with the core courses in archaeological science providing the core theory and practical skills underpinning the discipline providing the prerequisite knowledge required to progress into second year. In second year, students who are interested in majoring in Archaeological Science will begin to focus their course selection in one of the key research strengths practiced by archaeologists at UQ. The third year courses round off the training in archaeology with courses that develop advanced skills and link together across the sub-fields of the discipline.

本科阶段，第一年提供理科科学的基础知识，包括古生物学的基础课程，帮助学生在第二年学习古生物学的理论与实践课程中打下基础。第二年，对古生物科学方向感兴趣的学生集中学习古生物科学的核心课程以及关键研究生方法，第三年将深入和完善学习古生物学专业课程。

Students may select courses from one of the following areas in the Archaeological Science major, or may develop their own focus within the major (it is recommended to discuss these with your Major Convenor): 在考古生物学方向，学生可以从以下方向选择一个具体的专业：

·         Archaeobotany and Zooarchaeology 古植物学与古动物学

·         Artifact Analysis古遗物分析

·         Geoarchaeology地质考古学

·         Human Evolution人类进化学

·         Human Osteology and Palaeopathology人类骨学与骨病理学

1st Year Study Planner第一年学习计划

What do the different requirements mean?

·         Compulsory for program – all students must complete this course核心课程

·         Prerequisite for major – course required for this major先修课程

·         Recommended – other science course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective推荐专业选修课

·         Elective - choose a Level 1 course that interests you选修课

1. Course is available in both semester 1 and 2.

2nd & 3rd Year Study Planner 第二年与第三年学习计划

The following are suggested study plans for this major and should be used as a guide to planning your program. Please refer to the course list to ensure you complete the major requirements.

What do the different columns mean?

·         Sem - Semester

·         Compulsory courses – compulsory for the major.

·         Key courses – electives from the major's course list.

·         Recommended courses – complements the major.

Choose a study plan选择一个学习计划

·         Archaeobotany and Zooarchaeology考古植物学与考古动物学

·         Artifact Analysis古遗物分析

·         Geoarchaeology地质考古学

·         Human Evolution人类进化学

·         Human Osteology and Palaeopathology人类骨学与骨病理学

·         Extended Major 可选第二专业

Archaeological Science (Single Major) - Archaeobotany and Zooarchaeology古植物学与古动物学方向：

1.Semester offering subject to change

Archaeological Science (Single Major) - Artifact Analysis

Archaeological Science (Single Major) - Geoarchaeology

Archaeological Science (Single Major) - Human Evolution

1. Semester offering subject to change.

Archaeological Science (Single Major) - Human Osteology and Palaeopathology

Archaeological Science - Extended Major

Careers in Archaeological Science 古生物学就业

Archaeological science develops a wide range of research, observation, analytical and critical thinking skills in its graduates which allow participation in the heritage sector but are also more widely applicable in a number of work environments. Australia has one of the largest and best remunerated archaeological professional communities in the world and its members work widely across industry and the public sector, often in cultural heritage industries. Authoritative information on the structure of Australian archaeology be found in recent survey results (Ulm et al. 2013. A Working Profile: The Changing Face of Professional Archaeology in Australia. Australian Archaeology 76, 34-43 (http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/23289/1/ulm_etal_2013b.pdf).

考古科学致力于环境生物以及世界遗产的发展研究、观察分析以及批判性思考。澳大利亚是最大的世界职业考古师协会会员国之一。

就业范围：遗产评估、大学讲师、研究、政府部门、博物馆、法医学

Commercial consulting: Most archaeological practitioners work for or run commercial cultural heritage consultancy services evaluating threats via development to cultural heritage assets (sites, landscapes etc) and conducting archaeological survey and excavation to mitigate those threats. Most consulting work is commissioned by large developers, including mining and construction companies, as well as government as part of infrastructure projects.

University teaching and research: Archaeology is a strong academic discipline in Australia and globally, with universities employing archaeologists as lecturers and research fellows. University careers require the development of strong research track records (publication, grant acquisition etc) beginning with, in the Australian system, Honours and PhD research degrees. The university sector is international and Australian-trained researchers work on projects and in institutions around the world. Jobs include permanent and contract lectureships and post-doctoral fellowships, which are usually obtained via competitive application.

Government: Archaeologists work in government departments developing public policy, regulating industry and as advisers to decision makers concerning archaeology and heritage issues. Government jobs require a sound knowledge of the legal and ethical basis of the profession, as well as methodological skills.

Museums: Archaeologists work in museums globally as research and curatorial staff managing and studying museum collections. Archaeological science is also a key skill set for material conservation work.

Forensic science: Archaeologists work commonly in forensic science as government employees or as consultants.

Australian archaeologists commonly work across sectors of the profession (e.g. working in university but undertaking heritage consulting) and there is a close link between those sectors. It is, therefore,  recommended that students gain knowledge of technical/methodological approaches, research foci and professional requirements during their degrees. Students who wish to develop an archaeological career should read the national benchmark for teaching in archaeology: By Degrees (http://www.australianarchaeology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/By-Degrees-Benchmarking-Archaeology-Degrees-in-Austrlaian-Universities.pdf), which specifies which skills and areas of knowledge are required for professional practice.

Many BSc graduates also enter into further research-based studies in Honours, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.

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具体专业与院校列表：

Bachelor of Archaeological Practice        Australian National University (ANU)     

Bachelor of Archaeological Practice (Honours) - Australian National University (ANU)

Bachelor of Archaeology     Macquarie University (Macquarie)

Bachelor of Archaeology -   Macquarie University (Macquarie) -

Bachelor of Archaeology     Flinders University

Bachelor of Archaeology -   Flinders University -

Bachelor of Archaeology     La Trobe University (La Trobe)         

Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours)  Flinders University       

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