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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 Reuben H

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Jul 13, 2023

Very Good course. Interresting, Interactive and approachable even with a limited prior understanding of Palaeontology.

By Felipe I R Y

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Jul 18, 2022

I like to see when the teacher is passionate about his area and knows how to explain it in a didactic and precise way.

By Barrie M

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Oct 9, 2016

No frills honest conjecture. Presentation material ocassionally looses to the tech but great with a chance of hiccups.

By Christine S

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Apr 7, 2020

Great lecturer and course material. Never thought I'd even be able to say Ichthyopterygian, much less pass with 100%.

By Jim C

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Feb 21, 2024

Excellent, very comprehensive course with outstanding supplemental materials. Dr. Persons is an excellent presenter.

By Preeti K

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Oct 10, 2022

The content provided by the instructor and the lectures are so informative. Thank you for such a great experience.

By Fernando R E

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Jul 21, 2016

Fantastic! I would love some more of this teaching approach on other animals groups! i.e. Pterosaurs, whales, etc.

By Valerie E L

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Mar 12, 2020

This course was thorough and easy to follow, with great resources to use and interactive sessions during lessons!

By Kahealani M

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Oct 31, 2019

i loved every bit of this course. it was great to learn and awesome to find out what was living before us humans.

By Randy C

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May 17, 2016

Excellent presentation of the information. I definitely have a much greater appreciation of these marine reptiles

By Christopher W

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Jul 6, 2022

It was amazing! Highly educational, never boring, definitely a must for reptile AND dinosaur lovers alike!

By Aiden c

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Jan 4, 2018

Amazing course, presenter really keeps your attention, it feels very supportive as you complete the course

By Hector R R R

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Jun 18, 2020

Esta muy bueno y asequible el curso, si algunos detalles en la traducción, pero por lo general exelente.

By Duncan S

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Aug 14, 2019

this course was very fun and engaging. I learned a lot and will defiantly recommend it to other people.

By Theresa W

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Sep 22, 2017

Awesome! I truly enjoyed this MOOC - I never was really into paleontology but now I want to learn more.

By winston m

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Mar 26, 2016

very well organised and stimulatingly presented .a whole new world is unfolded for the student.

By Madiha S

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Oct 25, 2022

it was the best course , and help more information me in future . Thank You coursera for this course

By T W

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Feb 27, 2020

Fascinating topic and very well presented. I learned a huge amount about these fascinating creatures.

By Sandra R S

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Jul 20, 2021

Very well organized and presented review of evolution of Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous sea life.

By Arunan S

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Mar 31, 2020

Very nice course gave a general understanding on the 4 categories of marine reptiles in paleantology

By Suzan H

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Mar 14, 2016

Very nice course. Well prepared and a lot of information to keep the interest alive in Paleontology.

By Gustavo M Z

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Jan 28, 2024

Excelent course, i enjoyed every moment of it. Really recommendable to people who love paleontology

By Sarah H

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May 10, 2020

Really good course, very informative and built up from basics to higher level. I really loved it.

By Wilsey G V M

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Aug 21, 2020

Very extense and precise informations, awesome material and method, it was simple a perfect MOOC

By Aditya S

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Apr 16, 2020

Very nice and amazing course. Thank you so much for making this topic very interesting to learn.