Fossils and the history of life course

Delivered by Dr Peter Sheldon for the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education (ICE).

Course Overview
Suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous knowledge. You will see how fossils get preserved, sometimes in surprising detail, and learn how to recognise some common fossil groups. Our look at major events in the history of life will include the latest discoveries and discuss the significance of mass extinctions, such as when the dinosaurs died out. We will end by considering the influence of own species on the biosphere. There will be a chance to study many real fossils put out in the teaching room.

This course (with optional accommodation) includes 7 x 90-minute sessions delivered between Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime with plenty of opportunity for further conversations and networking during breaks and mealtimes.

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