Theropod Dinosaurs: From Predators to Birds
Explore theropod evolution, bird origins & dinosaur-bird links. Learn anatomy, diversity & flight theories.
Explore theropod evolution, bird origins & dinosaur-bird links. Learn anatomy, diversity & flight theories.
Delve into the fascinating world of theropod dinosaurs and their evolutionary journey to modern birds with this comprehensive course. Led by renowned paleontologist Dr. Philip John Currie, you'll explore the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds. The course covers the entire evolutionary timeline, from early Triassic theropods to the survival and diversification of birds after the mass extinction event. You'll examine various hypotheses for the origin of flight and learn how recent discoveries have transformed our understanding of dinosaurs. Through engaging lectures, detailed anatomical studies, and exploration of key fossil evidence, you'll gain a deep understanding of how terrible lizards evolved into the feathered creatures that now dominate our skies.
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What you'll learn
Understand the anatomical link between theropod dinosaurs and modern birds
Explore the diversity and evolution of theropod dinosaurs across geological periods
Analyze the bird-like traits in various coelurosaur groups
Examine theories on dinosaur behavior, intelligence, and social complexity
Investigate hypotheses for the origin of flight in dinosaurs
Learn about the survival and diversification of birds after the mass extinction
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of theropod dinosaurs and their evolution into modern birds. Students will explore the anatomy and adaptations of birds, tracing their origins back to the earliest theropod dinosaurs. The curriculum covers the diversity of theropods from the Triassic to the Cretaceous periods, with a focus on coelurosaurs and their bird-like traits. Learners will examine key fossil evidence and scientific theories about dinosaur behavior, intelligence, and social complexity. The course also delves into the evolution of flight and the survival of birds through the mass extinction event. Through engaging lectures and assessments, students will gain a deep understanding of dinosaur paleontology and the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.
Bird Anatomy
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Survey of Non-Avian Theropods
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Coelurosaurs I
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Coelurosaurs II
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Avian World
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Dinosaur Paleobiology at the University of Alberta
Dr. Philip J. Currie is a Professor and Canada Research Chair of Dinosaur Paleobiology at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary. With a focus on dinosaur growth, variation, and the evolutionary relationships of carnivorous species, his research aims to deepen the understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems in regions such as Dinosaur Park in Canada and Mongolia's Nemegt Formation. A graduate of the University of Toronto and McGill University, Dr. Currie has published extensively, including 170 scientific articles and 15 books, and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to paleontology. He teaches the course Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology, sharing his passion for dinosaurs with a broader audience.
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