Morphology, Disparity, and Evolution of Theropod Teeth in the Late Cretaceous in Alberta

This course explores the morphology, disparity, and evolution of theropod teeth in the Late Cretaceous in Alberta. The learning outcomes include understanding the morphology of non-avian theropod teeth, recognizing patterns of evolution within formations, and examining changes in morphology through time. The course teaches skills such as data collection, discriminant function analysis, disparity graph analysis, and principal component analysis. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on case studies and visual aids. The intended audience for this course includes paleontologists, researchers, students, and enthusiasts interested in dinosaur evolution and morphology.