Dino 101
Dinosaur Paleobiology

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Offered by University of Alberta. Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian ... Enroll for free.

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Taught by
Philip John Currie, PhD
Professor and Canada Research Chair, Dinosaur Paleobiology
and 14 more instructors

Offered by
University of Alberta

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r/Dinosaurs • post
74 points • BaisMa
[text] Dinosaur Paleobiology 101 course

Free course on Dinosaur Paleobiology 101! You only need to pay if you choose to get the certificate at the end. Classes begin Nov 26.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

>About this course: Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. Topics covered: anatomy, eating, locomotion, growth, environmental and behavioral adaptations, origins and extinction. Lessons are delivered from museums, fossil-preparation labs and dig sites. Estimated workload: 3-5 hrs/week.

r/Dinosaurs • comment
15 points • quienquiereleche

This Free MOOC is pretty awesome: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

r/Dinosaurs • comment
8 points • DinoGarret

The Universe of Alberta offers a great free online class called Dino 101

r/Paleontology • comment
17 points • CHzilla117

Coursera offers four free courses hosted by the University of Alberta:

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds https://www.coursera.org/learn/theropods-birds

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles https://www.coursera.org/learn/ancient-marine-reptiles

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution https://www.coursera.org/learn/early-vertebrate-evolution

r/booksuggestions • comment
2 points • vibrunazo

Not a book, but the university of Alberta has a free course on Paleobiology 101. They do recommend some textbooks throughout. They go through the basics of where the most current scientific understanding is on Dinosaur biology. And specially, how we know these, what the research is like. What the backstage of these discoveries look like etc. Highly recommend it.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

r/FossilPorn • comment
5 points • paleochris

There's still ways into the paleo-world, it's never too late.

Check out Coursera, there's loads of free, university-level paleontology courses, for instance this one: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

Then you can look at videos on youtube from the channels PBS Eons and Moth Light Media.

Buy some books, go to museums etc., find ways to keep learning. Go fossil hunting, and if you find something potentially significant (scientifically), donate it to a museum. Contributions like that by amateur paleontologists are always valued.

You can also volunteer at museums, either with fieldwork, or preparation of fossils. There are sometimes opportunities like that which are open to people who don't have university degrees in paleontology.

Also, once you feel you're up to it, you might even want to contribute to academic research... A good number of people with no uni degree in paleo managed to make great interpretations and discoveries, and sometimes got them published. Look up, for instance, names like Karl F. Hirsch, Joan Wiffen, Steve Etches..

Wish you all the best :)

r/Dinosaurs • comment
2 points • burakyener

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

r/Paleontology • comment
2 points • No_thanks_cheers

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

Maybe run through this free course as well. It covers the basics of alot of stuff and is really well set out and interesting too. It's presented by (and put together with) the leading Canadian palaeontologist Philip Currie. I'd really recommend it as a starting point.   

r/Dinosaurs • comment
1 points • ruhue

There is an amazing free course online. I can't recommend it enough. The University of Alberta in Canada has Dino 101 on Coursera!! It is really good - I did it and the other paleontology classes from the same university on there and it is fabulous.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

r/NoStupidQuestions • comment
1 points • slotsymcslots

Or this- https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

r/uAlberta • comment
1 points • whoknowshank

Ok. It might be a little tougher for you than others who have taken BIOL 108 and other bio courses in uni, but it’s still not difficult. You can preview it on Coursera if you wanted- it’s listed under Dino 101 and it is the exact same course content.

r/UBC • comment
1 points • hurricanezachary

Not quite what you're looking for, but here's a highly rated online course from the University of Alberta that looks right up your alley.

r/geologycareers • comment
1 points • Bearmountainwingy
r/polyamoryR4R • post
6 points • DemandingWhistle
44 [F4M] #PacificNorthwest - Playful sub looking for a cheerful, 38+ D-type who enjoys bad jokes, cooking, and sharing the minutiae of daily life. MUST LOVE DINOSAURS. :-)

I’m a brat and I’ll bring a lot of joy and humor to your life, but you’ll need all your wits about you and a good sense of humor. :-) I’ll probably test your patience here and there, but I usually gauge moods pretty well and I’ll know when enough is enough. Mostly, I just like to play. :-) I’ll want us to discuss and share everything (though I wish to be mindful of privacy for ourselves and other partners), not just kink. I want to know all about you so I can contribute to your life in a positive way (or drive you up the wall; whatever is appropriate in the moment! ;-).

I’m seeking someone strong enough to maintain boundaries and rules while still being playful. I’m obedience oriented, and your structure and rules will give me a place and a purpose in your life (and mine). I enjoy being given tasks, and I like it when my Dom takes over some decisions and exerts control. I like getting to know someone inside out, and the deep communication and honesty that come with a D/s dynamic are something I treasure.

I want us to have a base of shared interests along with some shared goals and new things to try together, both kinky and mundane. My regular activities include board games (Hive is my favorite), cooking/baking, photography, hiking, and creative writing. I enjoy reading tremendously, both paper and audio. I love puzzles of all sorts, except crossword puzzles. Those give me fits. I have a very tiny “garden” in planters just outside the front door of my apartment. So far no luck on a giant pumpkin, but there’s always next year, right? :-) I enjoy exercise and being physically active, and I’d prefer you share this quality.

You should already feel like a whole person who is, overall, happy with your life or actively creating the life you want. You’re emotionally available and interested in a lasting, long-term connection based on mutual respect and enjoying each other’s company in many venues (like a hike or the cupcake place or a rope class).

Regarding the dinosaurs, if you haven’t taken this class on dinosaurs, you're missing out! It's fascinating. :-) There are two other classes there about dinosaurs that I hope to take soon (maybe with you?). I like to learn new things.

I’m solo poly, an introvert (this is not the same thing as shy or afraid of people), and demisexual, so things with me will likely go a bit slower than you’re used to. I can’t submit to anyone I don’t know and feel safe with. That will take a little time. For this reason, I prefer you also be solo poly or already in an open relationship of some sort and looking for an additional partner. The eventual 24/7 D/s dynamic elements between us will probably need be exclusive for me to be happy.

Hard limits of note: Humiliation/degradation. Hitting/impact play. Choking/breath play.

Since I take all this quite seriously and hope to forge a real, lasting connection, I prefer that you be somewhat nearby or perhaps already travel to this area frequently. A hybrid of online/real-life would work, but I will want to meet in person at least occasionally (and at first that's likely only to be for board games and pizza). I'm in the Pacific Northwest.

Something interesting happened to you yesterday. Right? :-) Maybe you could write and tell me what that was. I’d also like to know your favorite dinosaur and three things you think are essential to being a good Dom.

r/Paleontology • comment
1 points • Gray_Hulk

I just found this really interesting course on Coursera. I signed myself up for it and we're going to do it together. She's super stoked.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101/

r/Dinosaurs • comment
0 points • jms14b

https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101?ranMID=40328&ranEAID=SAyYsTvLiGQ&ranSiteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-e0kbn8_HYmUMegNTklTkjw&siteID=SAyYsTvLiGQ-e0kbn8_HYmUMegNTklTkjw&utm_content=10&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=linkshare&utm_campaign=SAyYsTvLiGQ

This might be a good starting point for you. I did a class similar to this in person at my school that was interesting and kinda really thrusted me forward into the dinosaur world. Best thing about it is that this one is free

r/Paleontology • comment
1 points • Arkell-v-Pressdram

If online learning's your thing, the University of Alberta offers a few online palaeontology courses via Coursera that's geared towards general adult levels. Being based in Alberta dinosaurs are very obviously the most popular ones, but the other courses are pretty up to snuff. No mammals or invertebrate stuff though.

Courses offered:

- Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology (https://www.coursera.org/learn/dino101

- Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds (https://www.coursera.org/learn/theropods-birds)

- Paleontology: Marine Reptiles (https://www.coursera.org/learn/ancient-marine-reptiles)

- Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution (https://www.coursera.org/learn/early-vertebrate-evolution)