BL4278
Biology of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Vertebrates
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
It seems natural to use our understanding of extant biology to make inferences about the past. This allows us to test ideas about evolution and biodiversity in a wider context. Additionally, rewilding is an active but controversial strand of conservation biology that suggests that where keystone species have gone extinct, we should introduce an analogous species. Vertebrates fossilise well, and so offer a good foundation of source material. They are generally large and complex organisms, and we particularly focus on the large representatives of each taxonomic group; this allows us to explore the physical constraints on the functioning of organisms.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Biology Honours Adviser required
Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks).
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 130
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 35%
Coursework: 15%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Existing Coursework = 50%