Deborah Anderson

What is a paleontological species? part of Paleontology:Activities
In this specimen-based activity, students study ischyromyid rodent molar cusp morphology and develop their understanding of the morphological species concept as applied in paleontology.

Paleobiology part of Paleontology:Courses
A lecture and laboratory course exploring the evolutionary history of invertebrates and vertebrates by studying fossils, evolutionary, and geological concepts.

How can paleontological data be used to address a hypothesis? An exercise in critical thinking. part of Paleontology:Activities
Students are assigned two readings from primary source journals. Prior to class, students answer questions that accompany each reading in preparation for a classroom discussion. This particular set of readings was ...