Course Summary
Explore the fascinating world of ancient marine reptiles with this course. Learn about their evolution, anatomy, behavior, and extinction.Key Learning Points
- Discover the diversity of ancient marine reptiles and their adaptations to life in the ocean
- Understand the latest research on the evolution and biology of these fascinating creatures
- Gain insights into the impact of environmental change on marine reptiles and their ultimate demise
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the evolution and diversity of ancient marine reptiles
- Gain knowledge of their anatomy, behavior, and ecology
- Explore the factors that led to their extinction
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Interest in marine reptiles and their biology
- Basic knowledge of biology and evolution
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Dinosaurs 101
- The Rise of Mammals
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- David Attenborough
- Neil Shubin
Related Books
Description
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
Outline
- 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)
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fascinating world of ancient marine reptiles with this engaging course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of the subject matter and expert instructors. However, some users have noted that the course can be challenging for beginners and that the quizzes can be difficult.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive coverage of the subject matterPros from User Reviews
- Expert instructors
- Engaging lectures
- Interactive quizzes
- Access to additional resources
- In-depth exploration of different species
Cons from User Reviews
- Challenging for beginners
- Quizzes can be difficult
- Requires a significant time commitment
- Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
- Some technical issues with video lectures
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