LECTURE SCHEDULE

Topic 1: Triassic Period

Topic 2: What are Dinosaurs?

Topic 3: Dinosaur Evolution

Topic 4: Dinosaur Behavior

Topic 5: Dinosars become Birds

Topic 6: Searching for Dinosaurs

Topic 7: Jurassic Period

Topic 8: Certaceous Period

Topic 9: PK/T Boundary Extinction 

CLASS FILMS

"Walking with Dinosaurs"

WEB

BBC: Dinosaurs

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.

DESCRIPTION

Like the 'Middle Ages' in human history, the Mesozoic is the 'Middle Ages' in Life's history. Not in an absolute sense, but in a categorical one. This course explores life's journey on Earth during the Triassic, Jurassic and Certaceous Periods: the Age of Dinosaurs. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours. 

READING LIST

Barnes & Noble, "Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs".

Crichton, Michael, "Jurassic Park."

Bloom, Howard, "Global Brain".

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)