. "Vertebrate evolution (tetrapods)"@en . . "7.5" . "In the first year, students with 'Biogeosciences and Evolution' specialization should choose four courses out of these five specialization courses offered.\n\nThis course goal is To understand the development of terrestrial vertebrates during the history of the earth. A major focus is on feeding adaptations, in context of evolution, palaeogeography and palaeoclimatology.\n\nContent\nTaxonomy, comparative anatomy and phylogeny of major tetrapod groups will be discussed, from Paleozoic to Recent times. An important topic will be the physiological and morphological adaptations from an insectivorous or carnivorous lifestyle to a herbivorous lifestyle. The acquisition of herbivory in vertebrates is an important innovation, and is considered to be an important factor in the diversification of life on earth.\n\nEvolution of feeding adaptations in tetrapods will be discussed , in connection with evolution of plants and insects, palaeogeography and palaeoclimatology. In several hands-on exercises comparative morphology of skeletons (extant species) and functional morphology of skulls (extant and extinct species) will be studied. Also included is a visit to Naturalis Biodiversity Center.\n\nBy the end of the course, the student will have acquired:\nKnowledge and insight:\nAn advanced understanding of the evolutionary development of terrestrial vertebrates during the history of the earth, in context with evolution, palaeogeography and palaeoclimatology. An advanced understanding of the adaptation to diet as expressed in the morphology of skull and skeleton, and of convergent evolution due to dietary adaptations. \n>Acquired by reading of the literature, hands-on exercises, the discussions during the oral presentations, and the exam.\n \nApplication of knowledge and insight:\nthe student is capable of exploring the relevant scientific literature and information, and of critically examining, analyzing, and evaluating the information;\n- is able to use and analyze relevant information from other earth-sciences related disciplines (such as chemistry and biology);\n- has obtained the ability to analyse and interpret the data from the hands-on exercises at a high level, including data and information gathered from research-articles.\n>Acquired by the exam, the hands-on exercises, the discussions during the oral presentations, and by writing the report and essay.\n \nJudgement:\nthe student has obtained expertise of the underlying processes in the field of vertebrate evolution and evolution of the earth through time.\n>Acquired by the exam, the hands-on exercises, the discussions during the oral presentations, and by writing the report and essay.\n \nWritten communication skills\nthe student has developed writing and presentation skills and is able to produce written papers on vertebrate evolution in English.\n>Acquired by the writing of the report and essay.\n \nVerbal communication skills\nthe student has developed general listening and presentation skills, also for non-specialist audiences; is able to give an oral presentation, in English, using appropriate presentation techniques, and tuned to a specific public.\n>Acquired by the oral presentation and discussions during the oral presentations." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Other Biology Kas"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master of Earth, Life and Climate"@en . . "https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/earth-life-and-climate" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Topics you will study during this two-year programme include amongst others the origin and evolution of life, major transitions in earth’s history, dynamics of sedimentary systems, carbon sources and sinks, biogeochemical and geochemical cycles, climate change and its impact on natural environments such as glaciers, ice sheets, lakes, groundwater, wetlands, estuaries, and oceans. You will learn state-of-the-art reconstruction methods, modelling techniques, and laboratory experiments that has been developed and applied in a wide range of earth and beta science disciplines, such as biogeology, palaeontology, palynology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, environmental geochemistry, organic geochemistry, hydrology, physical geography, geology, biology, climate dynamics, marine sciences and palaeoceanography. You will utilise these skills in your own research project or internship in preparation for an international career in applied or fundamental research."@en . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2314.00" . "Euro"@en . "21736.00" . "Mandatory" . "Many graduates from the Earth, Life and Climate programme go on to find employment in research. Typical professional profiles of graduates include Geologist, Sedimentologist, Biogeologist, Physical Geographer, Stratigrapher, Paleoceanographer, Palaeoclimatologist, Geochemist and Hydrologist."@en . "4"^^ . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .