Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction & Paleobiology
Explore dinosaur evolution, behavior, and extinction in this comprehensive course led by renowned paleontologists.
Explore dinosaur evolution, behavior, and extinction in this comprehensive course led by renowned paleontologists.
Delve into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with this comprehensive course from the American Museum of Natural History. Led by renowned paleontologists, including Dr. Mark Norell and Dr. Diego Pol, this course offers an in-depth exploration of dinosaur evolution, behavior, and extinction. Over six modules, you'll learn about dinosaur classification, fossil discovery and preparation, evolutionary relationships, paleobiology, and extinction theories. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, allowing you to analyze real specimens and data. You'll explore topics such as dinosaur physiology, social behavior, reproduction, locomotion, and population biology. The course also covers modern paleontological techniques, including phylogenetic analysis, computational methods, and demographic studies. By the end, you'll have a rich understanding of how paleontologists make discoveries about these ancient creatures and their world.
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What you'll learn
Understand the defining characteristics of dinosaurs and their evolutionary context
Explain the process of fossil discovery, excavation, and preparation
Interpret phylogenetic trees to understand dinosaur relationships
Describe the major groups of dinosaurs and their distinguishing features
Analyze dinosaur physiology, behavior, and sensory capabilities
Explain dinosaur reproduction, growth, and population dynamics
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to dinosaur paleobiology, covering their evolution, behavior, and ultimate extinction. The curriculum is structured into six modules, each focusing on different aspects of dinosaur studies. Starting with the basics of what defines a dinosaur and how fossils are discovered, the course progresses through topics such as evolutionary relationships, paleobiology, reproduction, locomotion, and extinction theories. Students will learn about modern paleontological techniques, including phylogenetic analysis, computational methods for studying dinosaur biomechanics, and demographic studies. The course emphasizes the application of scientific methods to understand prehistoric life, drawing on the latest research and discoveries in the field. Throughout the modules, students will engage with real-world examples and data, learning how paleontologists make inferences about dinosaur life and ecosystems.
What are Dinosaurs?
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The Dinosaur Family Tree
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Paleobiology of Dinosaurs
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Reproduction, Behavior, and Locomotion
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Dinosaur Demographics
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Dinosaur Extinction
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Diego Pol is an Argentinian paleontologist, and is a CONICET researcher working at the Paleontological Museum Egidio Feruglio (MEF) in Trelew, Chubut. He specialises in studying the evolution of dinosaurs and crocodiles from Patagonia.Diego has travelled across Argentina, and to Mongolia and the United States.Diego has helped describe a number of dinosaurs, and was one of the paleontologists from the MEF who described the largest dinosaur discovered, Patagotitan mayoru
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