ERS 104 - Dinosaurs

A study of this fossil group emphasizing the paleontological methods scientists use to learn about the environments in which Dinosaurs evolved, lived, and their habits and behavior. Topics include: Origin, evolution, and characteristics of the principal groups of Dinosaurs, Dinosaur trace fossils, Behavior and biology, and controversial topics including “Warm-Blooded Dinosaurs”, the Origin of Birds, and Dinosaur Extinction. Two lectures plus one 2-hour laboratory each week, and a required field trip to the Triassic of the Connecticut River Valley and Dinosaur State Park. Laboratory and Field Trip.

Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement. Lec 2.

Prerequisites: ERS 101 recommended but not required.

Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

Credits: 3