Paleontologia de Vertebrados

Main objectives:

-to acquire advanced knowledge of paleontology and evolution of vertebrates, with emphasis on fish, reptiles, and mammals, including general competences under i) anatomy and osteology, ii) classification, systematics and taxonomy, iii) procedures and mechanisms of evolution .

Specific objectives:

- to acquire knowledge on the origin and evolution of the major vertebrate groups.

- to be able to understand and discuss concepts about vertebrate paleontology.

- to acquire knowledge about the vertebrate groups most common in Portugal: fish, crocodylomorphs, dinosaurs, and mammals.