Earth Sciences - Dinosaurs
ERTH 2420 Dinosaurs
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students will consider the origin, evolution and extinction of non-avian dinosaurs. What are dinosaurs? Why were some dinosaurs so big? What did dinosaurs eat? How fast could dinosaurs run? Were dinosaurs good parents? To answer these questions, we will examine the nature of evidence gathered from dinosaur fossils and their surrounding rocks.
NOTES: This course may not be offered every year. Please consult spring timetable or Department on whether course will be offered.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES:
ERTH 1080.03 or any two of
ERTH 1060.03,
ERTH 1090.03,
ERTH 1091.03, or permission of instructor