Dear all,

This semester I am lecturing Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction: Theories 
and Methods.  This course serves as an introduction to various methods of 
palaeoenvironmental reconstruction, from varves, palynology, phytoliths, 
plant macroremains identification (seeds and charcoal), diatoms, 
micromorphology, etc.  I present one method in each of my 12  3-hour 
lectures, with its theoretical background, its aim, its possibilities and 
limits, etc. It’s a very fast overview…

I would also like to introduce a practical side by giving my students 
exercises that they could realise during lab periods or at home. 
Unfortunately, we do not have enough microscope nor lab space for all, but 
nonetheless I think it could be interesting to do exercises using a 
projector, or even exercises on paper (using pictures, diagrams, etc.).  I 
would therefore be most grateful if any of you are willing to share any 
existing exercises or Power Points, or if anyone know of good online 
resources and exercise. Please reply directly to my address: 
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Many thanks in advance. With best regards,

Manon Savard
Assistant professor
Université du Québec à Rimouski

P.S.: I take the opportunity to thank all those who have helped me identify 
my Albanian mystery.  I had the chance to look it up in reference 
collection and it is indeed a fragment of a Pinus pinea cone! Many thanks 
again!


Manon Savard
Professeure
Module de géographie
Université du Québec à Rimouski
300, allée des Ursulines
Rimouski (Québec)
G5L 3A1

Téléphone +1 (418) 723 1986 ou 1-800-511-3382, poste 1225
Fax: +1 (418) 724 1847
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