This course introduces you to the five mass extinctions of the pre-human past, their causes and significance to the history of life on earth, and the current mass extinction happening during our time. We’ll also explore the history of paleontology and geological study and review the key players that influenced the science today.
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Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future
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Summarize extinctions as an important part of the history of life.
Identify the probable causes of mass extinctions in the geologic past (before humans).
Compare and contrast the Big Five mass extinctions with human-influenced extinctions.
Evaluate historical lessons and current trends to predict and prevent extinctions of the future.
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Introduction to Extinctions: Getting Started with the End
Human Awareness of Extinctions: A History
Mass Extinctions of the Pre-Human Past
Extinctions of Pre-History & Near-Present (Pleistocene Epoch & Late Holocene Epoch)
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Principais avaliações do EXTINCTIONS: PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE
Excellent overview of pre-human extinctions and their relationship to the current human-initiated 6th extinction.
Dr. Martin made this highly informative class a joy to watch. :0)
Bravo! A fascinating course, thank you. Dr. Martin speaks clearly and informatively with humour and insight. So many interesting subjects covered under the umbrella of "extinctions".
Terrific! Enlightening! Entertaining!
Thank you so much!
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