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Journey to the World of Dinosaurs: Fossils, Myths and Realities

September 7

The course «"Journey to the World of Dinosaurs: Fossils, Myths and Realities"» It is part of the 2026 University Extension Courses program «"Connect+ Expand your Knowledge.". It will be held in an asynchronous online format between September 7 and 18.

Goals:

  • Understand the basic principles of paleontology and the geological timescale.
  • Identify the main groups of dinosaurs and their characteristics.
  • Critically analyze the theories about its extinction and its relationship with current fauna.
  • To value paleontological heritage, especially in the Canary Islands context.
  • To encourage scientific thinking and intellectual curiosity.

The course is aimed at both university students interested in biology, geology, paleontology or scientific communication, and the general public interested in advances in science.

Academic Director: Penélope Cruzado Caballero. Full Professor, Department of Animal Biology, Soil Science and Geology, University of La Laguna.

Interview with the academic director

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE, COMPETENCE AND RECOGNITION BY ECTS CREDIT

The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all those who participate in at least 80% of the teaching hours. Likewise, those who successfully complete the independent student work will receive a certificate of attendance and achievement, which is also recognized for one ECTS credit.