Date Posted: 06/15/2026
Req ID: 48588
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Number and Title: EEB390H1S - Vertebrate Paleontology: Major Transitions in Vertebrate History

Course description: The evolutionary history of vertebrates is recorded in their fossil record. Lectures highlight the origin and radiation of major vertebrate clades, and emphasize key events in vertebrate history, notably major ecological and evolutionary transitions, and mass extinctions. Lab practicals (at the Royal Ontario Museum) explore fossils that exemplify these themes.

Estimate of the course enrolment: 30

Estimate of TA support: 88 hours

Class schedule: Lectures (St. George campus) – Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm; and Labs (ROM) –...