First-Year Seminar (101-6-03)

Topic

Dinosaurs in College

Instructors

Laura J Panko
847/491-8914
1908 Sheridan Road

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G28: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

What is the academic study of dinosaurs all about? In this seminar we will examine both recent scientific research on dinosaurs, as well as how studying a subject like dinosaurs as a college student is different from the teaching and learning processes familiar to you from high school.

Learning Objectives

After taking this class students will be able to describe the scientific definition of Dinosauria as well as the methods by which hypotheses about dinosaurs are tested. Students will be able to engage with and distinguish between primary scientific literature and other types of sources, and apply the variety of writing and study skills needed by students to be successful in college

Teaching Method

Discussion plus a variety of in-class and Canvas exercises. Short lectures as needed for background.

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated primarily on writing assignments plus short oral presentations and other individual and group exercises, some in-person and some on Canvas. A final term paper will be due during exam week.

Class Materials (Required)

Book - Dinosaurs Rediscovered: The Scientific Revolution in Paleontology, by Michael J. Benton. Copyright 2019. Publisher: Thames & Hudson. ISBN-13 of paperback edition: 9780500295533. Price varies by format (hardcover, paperback, new, used, e-book are all acceptable). Estimated price of paperback (new) is $17.00. Other required readings will be shared at no cost through the Canvas course site.

Class Attributes

WCAS First-Year Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for First Year & Sophomore only
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required