Earth Sciences (ERTH)
Department of Earth Sciences
Faculty of Science
ERTH 3112 [0.5 credit]
Paleontology and Evolution of Lower Vertebrates
An introduction to fossil vertebrates, including fish, amphibians and reptiles, concentrating on anatomy, functional morphology, origins, evolution and systematics; and, transitions into new adaptive zones and associated environmental factors.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2001, or concurrent enrolment; or permission of the Department
Lectures two hours a week and a laboratory three hours a week.