Unit information: Current Controversies in Palaeobiology and Macroevolution in 2009/10

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Unit name Current Controversies in Palaeobiology and Macroevolution
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
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

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.