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Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 9 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Alberta
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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

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Introduction - Please Begin Here

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  • Instructional Staff
  • Meet Your Presenter: Scott Persons
  • Course Glossary
  • Acknowledgements
  • Interactive Learning Objects

Introduction to Marine Reptiles

    • 4 Videos
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  • 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

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  • Lesson 1 Course Notes

Ichthyopterygians

    • 4 Videos
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  • 2.1 Ichthyopterygian Diversity
  • 2.2 Ichthyopterygian Paleobiology - Part 1
  • 2.2 Ichthyopterygian Paleobiology - Part 2
  • 2.3 Stratigraphic Record of Ichthyopterygians

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  • Lesson 2 Course Notes

Sauropterygians

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • 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

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  • Lesson 3 Course Notes

Mosasauroids

    • 5 Videos
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  • 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

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  • Lesson 4 Course Notes

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Discover the fascinating world of ancient marine reptiles with this foundational course in Paleontology. Led by the University of Alberta on Coursera, delve into the evolutionary journey of ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs over four engaging lessons. Perfect for science enthusiasts, this 540-minute course offers in-depth insights into the adaptations and phylogenetic relationships of these remarkable creatures. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Michael Caldwell
Instructors

Michael Caldwell

Halle P. Street
Instructors

Halle P. Street