Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

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Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

About this course

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. Topics covered: anatomy, eating, locomotion, growth, environmental and behavioral adaptations, origins and extinction. Lessons are delivered from museums, fossil-preparation labs and dig sites. Estimated workload: 3-5 hrs/week.

What you'll learn

  • understand dinosaur anatomy
  • describe dinosaur feeding habits
  • explain locomotion in dinosaurs
  • discuss growth patterns and life cycles of dinosaurs
  • analyze environmental and behavioral adaptations
  • summarize theories on dinosaur origins and extinction

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