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About the Course

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the evolutionary changes that occur when air-breathing terrestrial animals return to water. This course examines the diversity, adaptations, convergence, and phylogenetic relationships of extinct marine reptiles. Students will explore three major groups of marine reptiles: ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. Watch a preview of the course here: https://uofa.ualberta.ca/courses/paleontology-marine-reptiles...

Top reviews

JC

Apr 1, 2016

An excellent introduction to the sometimes overlooked marine predators that lived alongside the dinosaurs! A lot of detail is presented here, so be prepared to act like a sponge and soak it all up.

AS

Oct 4, 2022

Learned quite alot about Ichthyosaur and Mosasaur , piqued my interest in going for some advanced course in paleontology , Thank you for such a great course , Hats of the the team behind this .

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By Peter L

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Mar 20, 2018

This course had a lot of detail and it was presented in a way that made it easy to follow.

By Adam W M

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Feb 13, 2018

There are a few errors in the material because of more recent finds, but overall its great

By Concepción

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May 3, 2021

This course is very interesting, I learn a lot about marine reptiles, highly recommended!

By Jamie B

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Aug 4, 2017

Very informative and easy to understand, with key concepts repeated throughout the course

By Dimas D T S C

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Apr 29, 2016

just amazing i was looking for material in this are and had neverf ound , thanks alot =D

By Miguel G A

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Jul 15, 2021

es muy completo el curso te da información completa de los 3 tipos de reptiles marinos

By Kamila Åš

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Oct 13, 2020

A great course to inspire intrest in Paleontology! Had a great time and learned a lot.

By Charlotte T

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Apr 2, 2018

Great course, notes are well written and videos easy to understand. Very informative!

By Grant W G

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Apr 2, 2016

The course was very detailed and complete. I learned a lot. It was a very good course.

By Maria E O J

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Oct 25, 2020

ITS INCREDIBLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PREHISTORIC FAUNA I ENJOYED THIS COURSE A LOT

By Margaret C

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Aug 29, 2017

So interesting, I never knew Marine Reptiles of the Mesozoic could be to captivating.

By Sarah J

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Jan 28, 2020

I loved this course. I'm excited to do more courses with the University of Alberta !

By sweet c

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Jan 1, 2022

Para quienes quieran saber mas sobre paleontolopaleontología este curso es perfecto

By Sam W

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Sep 4, 2020

An excellent overview of marine reptiles. this is very informative I learned a lot.

By E01202696-AKSHAY T B F T

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Sep 25, 2020

Excelent course now I got many information about the species that amused me a lot.

By Stella R

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Sep 11, 2020

A very thorough introduction to the three main groups of ancient marine reptiles.

By Pritvik S

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Jan 13, 2018

Great course! Very well conceptualised. Extremely interesting. Simply loved it!

By Fran M

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May 13, 2016

another brilliant piece of entertaining and informative education from Alberta.

By Meghan E

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Apr 28, 2021

I enjoyed learning more about the different marine life and how they evolved.

By José J F H

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Apr 22, 2020

Un gran curso con el que se aprende mucho de una forma didáctica y sencilla.

By Larissa D

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Mar 29, 2018

Loved this course. I was able to learn a lot and never felt in over my head.

By Luke H

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May 30, 2017

Again another absolutely outstanding course from the University of Alberta!!

By JISHNA K S

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Jul 18, 2020

Very helpful section.. excellent presentation.. thanks for the whole team..

By Alexander S ( M

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Jan 19, 2021

After taking this course I have increased my knowledge of Marine Reptiles.

By Carmine C

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Apr 18, 2020

This is just as informative as the MOOCs on dinosaurs and their evolution!