Universität Wien

280142 VU MA-ERD-W-3.23 Vertebrate Evolution (PI) (2022S)

5.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 10 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Attention: The course will be always on Tuesdays from 09:00 - 12:00 in “Wilhelm Klaus” Saal, 2A225! The first course day will be on March 8, 2022!

07.03.: Introduction and origin of vertebrates
14.03.: Early fishes and the evolution of gnathostome characters
22.03.: Evolutionary history of cartilaginous fishes
28.03.: Evolutionary history of actinopterygian fishes
04.04.: Sarcopterygians and the fish-tetrapod transition
11.04.: Spring break
18.04.: Spring break
25.04.: Carboniferous tetrapods and the origin of amniotes
02.05.: Permian reptiles and synapsids
09.05.: Origin of mammals and the acquisition of mammalian characters (SAB)
16.05.: Basal archosauromorphs and the origin of crocodiles
23.05.: Mesozoic terrestrial and marine reptilomorphs
30.05.: Origin and evolutionary history of dinosaurs
06.06.: Palaeobiology of dinosaurs
13.06. Origin and evolution of birds
20.06.: Dawn of the age of mammals
27.06.: Ice ages, mammal extinctions and human evolution
28.06.: Written examination

  • Tuesday 01.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 08.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 15.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 22.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 29.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 05.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 26.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 03.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 10.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 17.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 24.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 31.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 14.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 21.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 28.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Paläontologie 2B311 3.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course offers the possibility to study the morphology and evolution of vertebrates in an exciting and active vertebrate research environment. The 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 and vertebrate palaeobiological topics, practice how to write short, high-impact papers and to effectively communicate research results to your fellow students and the public.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam: 40% (1.5 hour)
Practical exam: 30% (1.5 hours)
Coursework: 30% (essay of 2.500 words)
At least 50% of each examination are necessary to successfully pass the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Course examination material will be presented during the lectures.

Reading list

Benton, M. J. (2015). Vertebrate palaeontology (4th edition). Wiley-Blackwell, 480 pp.

Association in the course directory

UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04,

Last modified: Fr 01.04.2022 09:09