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University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EAS 207 - Mass Extinctions and Dinosaurs

★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) A discussion and description of the progression of life through time, with emphasis on important radiations and mass extinctions of life, and theories on why they occur. Evolution, radiation, morphology and life habits of dinosaurs are considered in detail. The evidence for asteroid impacts in the geologic record, their frequency and effect on the history of organisms through time. Origin and evolution of humans, and their impact on the biosphere. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Science course. [Faculty of Science]