Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

Description

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course that provides an in-depth look at the evolution of birds. This course investigates theropod dinosaur anatomy, diversity, and evolution in relation to the origin of birds. Students investigate various hypotheses regarding the origin of flight.

Syllabus :

1. Bird Anatomy

• The Link Between Birds and Dinosaurs
• Bird Anatomy

 

2. Survey of Non-Avian Theropods

• Triassic Theropods
• Jurassic Theropods
• Cretaceous Theropods

 

3. Coelurosaurs

• Early Coelurosaurs 
• Bird-Like Traits in Coelurosaurs
• The Dinosaur Renaissance
• Bird-Like Characteristics

 

4. The Avian World

• Understanding the Evolution of Birds
• Survival of the Neornithes

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