280111 VU MA-ERD-17.27 Evolution of Vertebrata (PI) (2019S)

5.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und

Continuous assessment of course work

Weekly on Tuesday from 9:00 - 12:00 am
Start: 07 March, 2016
Room: 2A502 UZA II

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from We 13.02.2019 10:00 to We 27.02.2019 23:59
Registration is open from Fr 01.03.2019 10:00 to Th 14.03.2019 23:59
Deregistration possible until Th 14.03.2019 23:59

Details

max. 20 participants

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course hours are Tuesdays from 09:00 am to 12:00 am.

Tuesday 05.03. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 19.03. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 26.03. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 02.04. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 09.04. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 30.04. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 07.05. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 14.05. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 21.05. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 28.05. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 04.06. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 18.06. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Tuesday 25.06. 09:00 - 11:45 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

05.03.2019: Introduction: Beginning of Vertebrates
12.03.2019: Rector's Day
19.03.2019: Agnatha and the evolution of gnathostome characters
26.03.2019: The first Gnathostomata: Placodermi
02.04.2019: Evolution of cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes)
09.04.2019: Evolution of bony fishes (Osteichthyes)
16.04.2019: Spring Holidays
23.04.2019: Spring Holidays
30.04.2019: Sarcopterygians and the invasion of land
07.05.2019: Origin and evolution of Tetrapoda
14.05.2019: Origin and evolution of Amniota
21.05.2019: Evolution and palaeobiology of Sauropsida
28.06.2019: Synapsida, Therapsida and the origin of mammals
04.06.2019: Origin and evolution of Mesozoic marine reptiles
11.06.2019: Pentecost
18.06.2019: Avemetatarsalia and the evolution of dinosaurs
25.06.2019: Origin and evolution of birds + Written examination

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam: 60% (1.5 hour)
Oral Presentation: 40% (20 min talk)

Additionally:
Tuesday 13/08/20189: 09:00 - 10:30 hrs, Seminar Room Palaeontology 2B311 3.OG UZA II 2B311
Tuesday 27/08/20189: 09:00 - 10:30 hrs, Seminar Room Palaeontology 2B311 3.OG UZA II 2B311

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course highlights vertebrate palaeobiology topics including the evolutionary history of all major vertebrate groups and major events in vertebrate evolution. You also will learn about the science of vertebrate palaeobiology, have the opportunity to undertake research on exciting fossil vertebrates or vertebrate palaeobiological topics, and practice how to communicate research results to the public.

Examination topics

Content of lectures.

Reading list

Benton, M. 2014: Vertebrate Palaeontology, 4th Edition. 480 pp. Wiley-Blackwell.

Association in the course directory

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