Alberta University - Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution
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Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution at Coursera Overview
Duration | 7 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution at Coursera Course details
- Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origin of vertebrates. Students will explore the diversity of Palaeozoic lineages within a phylogenetic and evolutionary framework. This course examines the evolution of major vertebrate novelties including the origin of fins, jaws, and tetrapod limbs. Students also explore key Canadian fossil localities, including the Burgess Shale (British Columbia), Miguasha (Quebec), and Man On The Hill (Northwest Territories). Watch a preview of the course here: https://uofa.ualberta.ca/courses/paleontology-vertebrate-evolution
Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution at Coursera Curriculum
The Phanerozoic Begins
Course Preview Video
1.1 Vertebrate Origins
1.2 Vertebrate Environments
1.3 Diversity of Early Vertebrate Life
Instructional Staff
Meet Your Presenter: Scott Persons
Course Glossary
Acknowledgements
Interactive Learning Objects
Lesson 1 Course Notes
Module 1 Assessment (Graded)
Learning to Swim
2.1 Our Fish-like Ancestors
2.2 Early Fish Types & Anatomy - Part 1
2.2 Early Fish Types & Anatomy - Part 2
Lesson 2 Course Notes
Module 2 Assessment (Graded)
Learning to Bite
3.1 Evolution of Jaws - Part 1
3.1 Evolution of Jaws - Part 2
3.2 Placoderms
Lesson 3 Course Notes
Module 3 Assessment (Graded)
Learning to Walk
4.1 Introduction to Osteichthyes
4.2 The Lobe-Finned Fishes
4.3 Primitive Tetrapods
Lesson 4 Course Notes
Module 4 Assessment (Graded)
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