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Dinosaurs: A Natural History

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.		 University Hall Y02-2310 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2310
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course considers dinosaurs, their evolution, and our understanding of their fossil record. Students will examine the geologic record and the tools used by paleontologists to determine: geologic ages and ancient environments; evolutionary history and extinctions; dinosaurian biology and behavior; and their survival as birds. Mechanisms of global change ranging from plate tectonics to asteroid impact will be discussed.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

University Hall Y02-2310

Enrolled / Capacity

101 / 100

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Christopher White

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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