Splash Biography
WILLIAM GEARTY, Yale Graduate studying Paleontology and Evolution
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Major: Geology and Geophysics College/Employer: Yale Year of Graduation: 2014 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
William Gearty is a Yale graduate of the class of 2014. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)F1117: From Humans to Dinosaurs: The Evolution of Vertebrates in Sprout Summer 2014 (Jul. 12 - Aug. 02, 2014)
This course will cover topics in vertebrate evolution and paleontology such as dinosaurs, fish and humans! This course is divided into four separate classes which will each include fossil and/or zoological specimens from the Peabody Museum.
F1132: Consciousness: Who Has It And What Does It Mean? in Sprout Summer 2014 (Jul. 12 - Aug. 02, 2014)
What is consciousness? How does consciousness develop? What are the consequences or moral obligations of consciousness? We will approach these questions and more as we attempt to understand the nature of consciousness in humans and other animals.
S543: Understanding Human Evolution in Sprout Fall 13 (Oct. 05 - 19, 2013)
Where did we come from? What did our ancient ancestors look like? Are we really descended from apes like Charles Darwin said? What sets humans apart from other hominids? The answers to these questions and more will be discussed.
S544: The Real Jurassic Park in Sprout Fall 13 (Oct. 05 - 19, 2013)
In 1993, Jurassic Park was released and set a new standard for the appearance and morphology of dinosaurs. Today, through the discovery of exquisite Chinese fossils and the hard work of many scientists, we now know much more about the morphology, physiology, and behaviors of dinosaurs, most of which contradicts those found in the 1993 film. In this class, we will discuss what we think dinosaurs really looked like and how we think they behaved in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
A502: Topics in Vertebrate Evolution: The First Land Vertebrates in Splash Summer 13 (Jul. 06 - 27, 2013)
This course will cover topics in vertebrate evolution and paleontology such as the evolution of dinosaurs, the evolution of fish and early land vertebrates, the evolution of mammals, and the evolution of humans! This course is divided into four separate lectures which together provide a solid understanding of the diversity of vertebrate evolution over the course of past 525 million years.
A503: The Real Jurassic Park in Splash Summer 13 (Jul. 06 - 27, 2013)
In 1993, Jurassic Park was released and set a new standard for the appearance and morphology of dinosaurs. Today, through the discovery of exquisite Chinese fossils and the hard work of many scientists, we now know much more about the morphology, physiology, and behaviors of dinosaurs, most of which contradicts those found in the 1993 film. In this class, we will discuss what we think dinosaurs really looked like and how we think they behaved in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. The class will also cover the phylogenetic connections between non-avian dinosaurs and birds that have ultimately allowed us to make certain inferences about these Mesozoic creatures.
D504: The Origin of Life in Splash Summer 13 (Jul. 06 - 27, 2013)
Where did we come from? What did the first organisms look like? This class will attempt to explain the origin of life through the assessment of our current knowledge of the topic.
B527: Topics in Vertebrate Evolution: Dinosaurs and Birds in Splash Summer 13 (Jul. 06 - 27, 2013)
This course will cover topics in vertebrate evolution and paleontology such as the evolution of dinosaurs, the evolution of fish and early land vertebrates, the evolution of mammals, and the evolution of humans! This course is divided into four separate lectures which together provide a solid understanding of the diversity of vertebrate evolution over the course of past 525 million years.
C528: Topics in Vertebrate Evolution: Mammals in Splash Summer 13 (Jul. 06 - 27, 2013)
This course will cover topics in vertebrate evolution and paleontology such as the evolution of dinosaurs, the evolution of fish and early land vertebrates, the evolution of mammals, and the evolution of humans! This course is divided into four separate lectures which together provide a solid understanding of the diversity of vertebrate evolution over the course of past 525 million years.
D530: Topics in Vertebrate Evolution: Humans in Splash Summer 13 (Jul. 06 - 27, 2013)
This course will cover topics in vertebrate evolution and paleontology such as the evolution of dinosaurs, the evolution of fish and early land vertebrates, the evolution of mammals, and the evolution of humans! This course is divided into four separate lectures which together provide a solid understanding of the diversity of vertebrate evolution over the course of past 525 million years.
S326: The Real Jurassic [Park] in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 06, 2013)
In 1993, Jurassic Park was released and set a new standard for the appearance and morphology of dinosaurs. Today, through the discovery of exquisite Chinese fossils and the hard work of many scientists, we now know much more about the morphology, physiology, and behaviors of dinosaurs, most of which contradicts those found in the 1993 film. In this class, we will discuss what we think dinosaurs really looked like and how we think they behaved in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. The class will also cover the phylogenetic connections between non-avian dinosaurs and birds that have ultimately allowed us to make certain inferences about these Mesozoic creatures.
S327: Natural Disasters in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 06, 2013)
Natural disasters wreak havoc on our world. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and hurricanes can devastate large areas and huge populations. To truly understand these events, we must understand the geological, environmental, and energetic processes that allow for such destruction. Ultimately, we will discover the beauty of these natural disasters when they can be observed and prepared for.
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