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BIOLOGY OF THE DINOSAURS

ZOOLOGY 275
Course Description

Biology, ecology and evolution of dinosaurs. Use anatomical correlates and phylogeny to understand physiology, adaptation, and evolutionary transitions. Examples include predator-prey interactions, the evolutionary transition to flight, and how late Mesozoic ecology gave rise to our modern world.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.17

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
94.92%

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A Rate
38.98%

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Class Size
59

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