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 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week and a laboratory three hours a week. May be offered in alternate years.