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Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of Alberta
  • Offered by

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Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds. Students explore various hypotheses for the origin of flight. Watch a preview of the course here: https://uofa.ualberta.ca/courses/paleontology-theropod-dinosaurs

Modules

Course Preview

    • 1 Videos
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  • Course Preview Video

Introduction - Please Begin Here

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

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

Bird Anatomy

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Assessment (Graded)

2 Videos

  • 1.1 The Link Between Birds and Dinosaurs
  • 1.2 Bird Anatomy

1 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Course Notes

Survey of Non-Avian Theropods

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 2 Assessment (Graded)

3 Videos

  • 2.1 Triassic Theropods
  • 2.2 Jurassic Theropods
  • 2.3 Cretaceous Theropods

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  • Lesson 2 Course Notes

Coelurosaurs I

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 3 Assessment (Graded)

4 Videos

  • 3.1 Early Coelurosaurs - Part 1
  • 3.1 Early Coelurosaurs - Part 2
  • 3.1 Early Coelurosaurs - Part 3
  • 3.2 Bird-Like Traits in Coelurosaurs

1 Readings

  • Lesson 3 Course Notes

Coelurosaurs II

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 4 Assessment (Graded)

3 Videos

  • 4.1 The Dinosaur Renaissance
  • 4.2 Bird-Like Characteristics - Part 1
  • 4.2 Bird-Like Characteristics - Part 2

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  • Lesson 4 Course Notes

Understanding the Evolution of Birds

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 5 Assessment (Graded)

3 Videos

  • 5.1 Understanding the Evolution of Birds
  • 5.2 Survival of the Neornithes - Part 1
  • 5.2 Survival of the Neornithes - Part 2

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  • Lesson 5 Course Notes

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Explore the fascinating origins of birds in "Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds." This foundational science course from Coursera, led by expert instructors, delves into theropod anatomy, diversity, and evolution. Over five lessons, uncover hypotheses on the origin of flight. Available with Starter and Professional subscription options, it's perfect for enthusiasts and students alike.

Philip John Currie, Ph.D
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Philip John Currie, Ph.D