EESC V1401 Dinosaurs and the History of Life: Lectures 3 pts.Not offered in 2009-2010. Given in alternate years. Suggested preparation: basic high school science and math. Dinosaurs: a spectacular example of a common, highly successful form of life, dominant for 135 million years. Where did they come from? Why were they so successful? Why did they die out? A basic introduction to the interface between geology and biology. Science Requirement: Partial Fulfillment.