Alberta University - Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles
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Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles at Coursera Overview
Duration | 9 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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- Approx. 9 hours to complete
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Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles at Coursera Course details
- Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the evolutionary changes that occur when air-breathing terrestrial animals return to water. This course examines the diversity, adaptations, convergence, and phylogenetic relationships of extinct marine reptiles. Students will explore three major groups of marine reptiles: ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. Watch a preview of the course here: https://uofa.ualberta.ca/courses/paleontology-marine-reptiles
Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Marine Reptiles
Course Preview Video
1.1 Adaptations of Aquatic Tetrapods
1.2 The Aquatic Problem - Part 1
1.2 The Aquatic Problem - Part 2
1.3 Classifying Aquatic Amniotes
Instructional Staff
Meet Your Presenter: Scott Persons
Course Glossary
Acknowledgements
Interactive Learning Objects
Lesson 1 Course Notes
Module 1 Assessment (Graded)
Ichthyopterygians
2.1 Ichthyopterygian Diversity
2.2 Ichthyopterygian Paleobiology - Part 1
2.2 Ichthyopterygian Paleobiology - Part 2
2.3 Stratigraphic Record of Ichthyopterygians
Lesson 2 Course Notes
Module 2 Assessment (Graded)
Sauropterygians
3.1 Sauropterygian Diversity - Part 1
3.1 Sauropterygian Diversity - Part 2
3.2 Sauropterygian Paleobiology - Part 1
3.2 Sauropterygian Paleobiology - Part 2
3.3 Stratigraphic Record of Sauropterygians
Lesson 3 Course Notes
Module 3 Assessment (Graded)
Mosasauroids
4.1 Mosasauroid Diversity - Part 1
4.1 Mosasauroid Diversity - Part 2
4.2 Mosasauroid Paleobiology - Part 1
4.2 Mosasauroid Paleobiology - Part 2
4.3 Stratigraphic Record of Mosasauroids
Lesson 4 Course Notes
Module 4 Assessment (Graded)
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