EARTH 444
Analytical Paleobiology
This course emphasizes theory, quantitative methods, and hypothesis testing as applied to paleobiological questions. Topics include phylogenetic inference, morphometrics, evolutionary rates, biomechanics, and functional morphology. Laboratories provide exposure to introductory programming and relevant software. The course is offered at a level appropriate for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students.
Topics
- phylogenetic inference
- morphometrics
- evolutionary rates
- biomechanics
- and functional morphology
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Completion of an introductory paleontology course such as EARTH 418, or evolutionary biology such as EEB 390. (4). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Rackham credit requires additional work.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Analytical Paleobiology · 4 · Graduate credit