SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Mammals

Lecture 3: Paleocene

Lecture 4: Eocene

Lecture 5: Oligocene

Lecture 6: Miocene

Lecture 7: Pliocene

Lecture 8: Pleistocene

Lecture 9: Holocene

COURSE FILMS

"Walking with Prehistoric Beasts"

WEB

Discovery Channel: Walking with Beasts

ASSIGNMENTS

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

DESCRIPTION

The journey of 'New Life' in the Age of Mammals, from the end of the dinosaurs to the emergence of man. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

D.K. "Animal."

Dawkins, Richard, "The Ancestor's Tale".

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

GRADING

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