中文：可視為古脊椎生物學之入門，除了認識重要的化石名稱及其地質、演化意義之外，也結合本地出產之化石群集作為研究的例子。本課程期望學生能夠了解化石資料如何幫助我們建立生物分類群的親緣演化關係，現行生物分類架構的思維，以及這門傳統學科在科學領域上的定位。

English：This course serves as an introduction to vertebrate paleontology. In addition to learning the names and significance—both geological and evolutionary—of key fossil groups, we’ll also explore fossil assemblages found locally as case studies. The goal is to help students understand how fossil evidence contributes to building phylogenetic relationships among organisms, how it shapes the way we think about biological classification systems today, and where this traditional field fits within the broader scientific landscape.

Chinese: It can be regarded as an introduction to vertebrate paleontology. In addition to understanding important fossil names and their geological and evolutionary significance, it also combines locally produced fossil clusters as examples for research. This course expects students to understand how fossil data can help us establish the genetic and evolutionary relationships of biological taxa, the thinking of the current biological classification structure, and the positioning of this traditional subject in the scientific field.

English: This course serves as an introduction to vertebrate paleontology. In addition to learning the names and significance—both geological and evolutionary—of key fossil groups, we’ll also explore fossil assemblages found locally as case studies. The goal is to help students understand how fossil evidence contributes to building phylogenetic relationships among organisms, how it shapes the way we think about biological classification systems today, and where this traditional field fits within the broader scientific landscape.

Johnson, Z., Underwood, C., Richter, M., 2019. Evolution and development of fishes.
Kardong, K.V., 2019. Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. 8th Edition.
Long, J.A., 2011. The rise of fishes: 500 million years of evolution. 2nd Edition.

Johnson, Z., Underwood, C., Richter, M., 2019. Evolution and development of fishes.
Kardong, K.V., 2019. Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. 8th Edition.
Long, J.A., 2011. The rise of fishes: 500 million years of evolution. 2nd Edition.