Vertebrate Paleontology is a preminent discipline among geological sciences: no need to remind its fundamental contribution to other geological disciplines, and among them plate tectonics.
This course provides basic concepts of vertebrate evolution and provides the student the chance to apply several theoretical concepts assimilated during the introductory course of paleontology. It will be highlighted the importance of fossils for age estimations, paleogeography and palaeoclimate/palaeoenvironmental reconstructions
This course provides basic concepts of vertebrate evolution and provides the student the chance to apply several theoretical concepts assimilated during the introductory course of paleontology. It will be highlighted the importance of fossils for age estimations, paleogeography and palaeoclimate/palaeoenvironmental reconstructions
scheda docente
materiale didattico
"Agnatha" and the origin of lower jaw: 3h
Chondrychtyes and e osteichthyes: 3h
Sarcopterygians and the origin of tetrapods: 3h
Amphibia: 3h
Anapsida: 3h
Diapsida: 3h
Dinosauria: 3h
Pterosauria vs. Aves: 3h
Sinapsida: 3h
Mesozoic mammals-Metatheria: 3h
Afrotheria and Xenartra: 3h
Boreoeutheria: 3h
Laurasiatheria: 3h
Euarchontoglires: 3h
Primates: 3h
Benton M.J. (2014) - Vertebrate Palaeontology. Blackwell Publishing
Additional references to be discussed during the classes will be selected among the most recent and/or controversial.
Mutuazione: 20402176 PALEONTOLOGIA DEI VERTEBRATI in Geologia e Tutela dell'Ambiente LM-74 ANGELONE CHIARA
Programma
Introduction, chordates, basal vertebrates: 3h"Agnatha" and the origin of lower jaw: 3h
Chondrychtyes and e osteichthyes: 3h
Sarcopterygians and the origin of tetrapods: 3h
Amphibia: 3h
Anapsida: 3h
Diapsida: 3h
Dinosauria: 3h
Pterosauria vs. Aves: 3h
Sinapsida: 3h
Mesozoic mammals-Metatheria: 3h
Afrotheria and Xenartra: 3h
Boreoeutheria: 3h
Laurasiatheria: 3h
Euarchontoglires: 3h
Primates: 3h
Testi Adottati
The reference textbook is:Benton M.J. (2014) - Vertebrate Palaeontology. Blackwell Publishing
Additional references to be discussed during the classes will be selected among the most recent and/or controversial.
Modalità Frequenza
CompulsoryModalità Valutazione
The exam will be based on the lectures' topics in order to evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts discussed during the lessons.