JT
May 4, 2024
An engaging and interesting walk through the theropod family tree. It takes in the major non-avian species whilst looking at the traits that took them down the path to modern birds. Very much enjoyed.
MC
Mar 14, 2018
This course was great! It explains everything clearly, and it keeps you involved by asking questions about the material, and keeps you amused with some interesting anecdotes. Highly suggested by me!
By William V
•Apr 25, 2020
This course is interesting and exciting for everyone that loves birds and animals, generally speaking, because the things that everybody learns here are important for understanding all the why and how of birds and evolution.
By JoaquÃn I C C
•Jan 19, 2019
Demasiado bueno y muy informativo, y con la facilidad de que todos los vÃdeos están subtitulados ayuda mucho a la comprensión de la información. Se lo recomiendo a todos los amantes de los terópodos y dinosaurios en general.
By Timothy O
•Jun 9, 2016
This was a great introductory class and I learned a lot. The instructor was great seemed personable, interesting and very into the subject matter. I learned I haven't been pronouncing anything correctly after all these years
By Mel
•Aug 19, 2017
Paleontology courses from The University of Alberta have always been excellent. This one is no different.
My only quibble is that the video quizzes tend to ask questions about concepts before the information is presented.
By Janiel F
•May 2, 2020
It is one of the best classes i' ve had the pleasure to take. The material is very interesting, the pictures are very well drawn, the quizzes are very well made, and the teachers seem to like what they're talking about.
By Wendy L
•Jul 27, 2017
For a very complex subject, this was a thoroughly enjoyable and easily understandable course. I appreciate the easy to follow commentary plus the more detailed class notes for reference and followup. Excellent course!
By Juan P
•Oct 31, 2020
Again, this courses of paleontology given by the University of Alberta are awesome. The instructor is so funny and the topics are really interesting. This course was really useful for a class I'm taking in college.
By Elena M
•Feb 28, 2016
The instructor was superb in his knowledge of the subject matter and in his ability to explain complex concepts so as to be understood and remembered. Fascinating course...I did not want it to end!!!! Thank you
By Llelani C
•Jan 24, 2019
Lecture material very comprehensive, well explained, and engaging. The notes are detailed, yet easy to understand.
The diagrams assist in understanding, with information depicting the structures being discussed.
By Leonardo M
•Jul 24, 2022
This is a very interesting course that introduced perfectly all what I needed to know to understand these creatures and further in the future find my way to make my own researches about these amazing creatures.
By Shweta M
•Jun 30, 2020
Loved hearing from the presenters. Both of them clearly love the subject and this transcends to their lectures as well and transcend through the screen to us as students learning from them. Enjoyed this course!
By Jeffrey M
•Jun 26, 2022
Great stuff! I learned a lot about dinosaurs, their downfall and the rise of birds in a very easy-to-learn environment. The educators are very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I enjoyed learning this way!
By Carolina
•Nov 16, 2017
Excelent course, as a biology student I learned a lot of new information that is not provided at my univeristy, and at the same time it is comprehensable for every person, very well illustrated and explained!
By Javier E S A
•Nov 17, 2020
Hi, with this course I could understand more about dinosaurs and birds evolution, really goods professors Philip John Currie and Scott Persons. If you search for a dinosaur only you must watch to the sky!!!!
By David J P O
•Dec 2, 2020
This course was very informative. The instructors delivered really well. I was impressed with how the course was constructed and built for understanding rather than memorizing several groups of animals.
By James T
•May 5, 2024
An engaging and interesting walk through the theropod family tree. It takes in the major non-avian species whilst looking at the traits that took them down the path to modern birds. Very much enjoyed.
By Richard S
•Mar 16, 2022
I found the material intereting and presentation easy to follow. The amount of material presented is alot. However, with the focus on development and progression of traits it was not overhelming.
By Cristina M
•Jun 17, 2022
This course is amazing, I've previously took the dino 101 course and this one was just as wonderful, it's a shame is so short, but I've enjoyed it and learn immensely. I highly recommend it.
By hippo d
•Sep 11, 2021
Very good job to summarise a large academic information to an interesting lecture. I cannot help see all the content continuously. The lecture notes are also very good for beginners.
By Conor O
•Apr 20, 2020
Really well presented, content accessible for beginners and those with prior knowledge, and amazing course notes that can be downloaded to look at any time. Would highly recommend.
By Ragnar L
•Jul 24, 2023
Excellent course, fun course, very informative. The enthusiasm of both instructors was infectious. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in dinasaurs and/or birds.
By Kristen D
•Apr 5, 2017
This was a fantastic course, full of information and evidence.
I loved the tutors. Very well presented and not complicated despite the subject matter.
Do take this course.
By Alexandra M
•Jun 28, 2020
Fab course! Would recommend to anyone interested in palaeontology. I'm a geology student and the level of the course is ideal, not too simple but not too overly complex.
By Julio R
•May 7, 2017
An amazing course! It is very interesting, and can be easily understood. Also, the way in what the course is made, with such a great rythm, didactics, and great tutors.
By Luis J P M
•Apr 11, 2022
It's an amazing course, I'm an independent filmmaker in Mexico, and it's been of great help as a reference while I'm writing a feature film screenplay about dinosaurs.