Unit information: Mammalian Palaeobiology in 2008/09

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Unit name Mammalian Palaeobiology
Unit code EASCM0013
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2D (weeks 19 - 24)
Unit director Dr. Braddy
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

Origin and evolution of mammals; intepreting shape and form of ancient mammals from their skeletons; functional morphology - different modes of locomotion and diet among Tertiary mammals; mammalian evolution and palaeoclimates.