Unit name | Current Controversies in Palaeobiology and Macroevolution |
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Unit code | EASCM0001 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1A (weeks 1 - 6) |
Unit director | Dr. Cunningham |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
N/A |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The purpose of this unit is to discuss and debate controversial areas in palaeobiology. The main aims are:
The learning outcomes of this unit include the ability to:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Coursework 100%
Formative: Group presentations and discussion each week; a 500 word report of the topic discussed in the first week on which formative feedback will be given.
Summative: A 1500 word report on one of the other four topics.
No specific course text is required. Appropriate references will be provided each week on the controversy being covered, after the lecture.