EPSc 125 - The Dinosaurs: "Facts" and Fictions

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Washington University in St Louis

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An introduction to the history of prehistoric life from its early beginnings about 3.5 billion years ago until the present. Emphasis is placed on the origin and evolution of dinosaurs and the stratigraphic and biological methods used by paleontologists to decipher their habits and relation to the Mesozoic world. In addition to the remarkable evolutionary history of dinosaurs, topics relating to the history of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals provide a summary understanding of the Earth's amazing pageant of past life.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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