Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles is a four-lesson course offered by the University of Alberta. This comprehensive course delves into the evolutionary transitions of air-breathing terrestrial animals to the aquatic environment, focusing on extinct marine reptiles. Through engaging lessons, students will explore the diversity, adaptations, convergence, and phylogenetic relationships of ancient marine reptiles, including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. The course is designed to provide a deep understanding of the paleobiology and stratigraphic records of these fascinating creatures.
The course is led by expert presenters and includes interactive learning objects, course notes, and graded assessments for each module. Students will gain a solid grasp of the adaptations of aquatic tetrapods, as well as the diversity and paleobiology of ichthyopterygians, sauropterygians, and mosasauroids. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the evolutionary journey of ancient marine reptiles.
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This four-lesson course provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolutionary journey of ancient marine reptiles, including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. Dive into the adaptations, diversity, and paleobiology of these fascinating creatures.
This module provides an introduction to marine reptiles, covering the adaptations of aquatic tetrapods and the classification of aquatic amniotes. Students will also meet the course presenter, Scott Persons, and explore interactive learning objects to enhance their understanding.
Explore the diversity and paleobiology of ichthyopterygians in this module. Delve into the stratigraphic record of these ancient marine reptiles and gain insights into their evolutionary journey from air-breathing terrestrial animals to the aquatic environment.
Uncover the diversity, paleobiology, and stratigraphic records of sauropterygians in this module. Gain a deep understanding of the evolutionary transitions of these ancient marine reptiles and their remarkable adaptations to the aquatic environment.
Discover the diversity, paleobiology, and stratigraphic records of mosasauroids in this module. Gain insights into their evolutionary journey and the unique adaptations that allowed them to thrive in the ancient marine environment.
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