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. Braddy |
Open unit status | Not open |
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Co-requisites | |
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: to improve your knowledge of controversial subject areas; to improve your communication skills, particularly in oral presentations, and; to encourage independent assessment of the evidence for competing hypotheses.