BIOL 5665 - Computational Paleobiology

This course examines the methods scientists use to 'put flesh on the bones' of extinct animals. It is designed to give students the quantitative tools needed to build computational models that reconstruct the biology of extinct organisms as well as to teach them how to frame hypotheses, select appropriate methods for investigating hypotheses, analyze data, write a scientific paper, and communicate findings as an oral presentation. The class emphasizes project-based learning. The course includes a field trip and the dates are TBA. Instructor's permission is required. It is recommended that CHEM 1210, MATH 1210, PHYS 2210, BIOL 3310, BIOL 3320 be completed prior to or concurrently with this course.