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300338 SE Palaeobiology of vertebrates (2010W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Wöchentlich, Dienstags, 14:00 (s.t.), Neumayer-Saal). Erster Termin: 12.10.2010, letzter Termin: 25.01.2011. Termine am 26.10. und 02.11. (vorlesungsfrei) werden nach Absprache nachgeholt.

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This unit provides students with a basal understanding of the evolution of vertebrates from basal fish-like forms to mammals. They will learn the anatomy and phylogeny of key groups of fishes, amphibians, reptiles (including birds), and mammals.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination (30 min.) and oral presentation (15 min).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goal is to provide an introduction to the zoogeography, diversity, evolution and relationships of the vertebrates, and to discuss some current controversies concerning their biology and evolution.

Examination topics

Anatomical aspects will be covered in lectures and practical classes. Current controversies will be analysed based on selected and highlighted literature examples.

Reading list


Association in the course directory

MPB W-4

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