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.
Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future
Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future
Instructor: Anthony J. Martin
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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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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2020
Excellent lecturer and selection of articles. Lecturer was very engaging and clearly is very passionate about the subject of this course.
EB
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Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
Excellent overview of pre-human extinctions and their relationship to the current human-initiated 6th extinction.
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Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020
Dr. Martin made this highly informative class a joy to watch. :0)
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