2017-2018 University Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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GEOL 115 - Evolution: Dinosaurs to Darwin The origin, evolution, and ecology of dinosaurs are examined from a geologic perspective that recognizes continuity and change in the intriguing assortment of animals that once inhabited planet Earth. Controversies concerning dinosaur social behavior, physiology, extinction, and future cloning are considered in light of recent evidence. Development of evolutionary thought from pre-Darwinian ideas to the present and interactive exercises are emphasized. Discussions about the habits and habitats of pre-modern mammals, including humans, enhance appreciation for the common fate of dinosaurs and many mammal species that suffered extinction on our planet.
Credits: 1.00 Corequisite: None Prerequisites: None Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics Liberal Arts CORE: None
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