VERTEBRATE PALEOBIOLOGY

Course objectives

Expected learning outcomes Understanding the most important evolutionary steps of the vertebrate commnuities in the framework of the natural history of the Earth. Dublin Descriptors

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RAFFAELE SARDELLA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Syllabus The Origin of Vertebrates. From Fish to Amphibians, from Amphibians to Reptiles Evolution, diffusion and extinction of Dinosaurs The Origin of Birds Origin and evolution of Mammals Adaptations and paleoecology of Neogene-Quaternary Mammals
Prerequisites
First level degree and/or equivalent skills in natural sciences, geology and biology
Books
M. Benton - Paleontologia dei vertebrati R. Sardella – Storia della vita sulla Terra. Il Mulino R. Sardella – L’era glaciale. Il Mulino R. Sardella – Storie di mondi scomparsi. Il Mulino
Frequency
2 hours lesson two times a week
Exam mode
Oral exam
Lesson mode
Power point presentations, direct observation of fossils in aula or in the museum
RAFFAELE SARDELLA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Syllabus The Origin of Vertebrates. From Fish to Amphibians, from Amphibians to Reptiles Evolution, diffusion and extinction of Dinosaurs The Origin of Birds Origin and evolution of Mammals Adaptations and paleoecology of Neogene-Quaternary Mammals
Prerequisites
First level degree and/or equivalent skills in natural sciences, geology and biology
Books
M. Benton - Paleontologia dei vertebrati R. Sardella – Storia della vita sulla Terra. Il Mulino R. Sardella – L’era glaciale. Il Mulino R. Sardella – Storie di mondi scomparsi. Il Mulino
Frequency
2 hours lesson two times a week
Exam mode
Oral exam
Lesson mode
Power point presentations, direct observation of fossils in aula or in the museum
  • Lesson code1041962
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseSciences and Teaching of Natural Systems
  • CurriculumCurriculum unico
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDGEO/01
  • CFU6