Evolution Courses and Certifications

How Selection Changes the Genetic Composition of Population - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore genetic systems, their impact on evolution, and how selection alters population genetics. Learn about adaptive genetic change rates and the math behind genetic shifts in populations.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sexual Selection in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Lecture 13

Explore sexual selection's role in evolution, including intersexual and intrasexual selection, sexual dimorphism, and costly signaling in mate choice and competition.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolutionary Medicine - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how evolution impacts medical treatments, pathogen responses, and disease progression, offering insights into auto-immune diseases, pathogen evolution, and virulence in modern healthcare.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Key Events in Evolution - Lecture 17

Explore key evolutionary events from non-life to eukaryotic cells, including symbiosis and new levels of selection. Gain insights into the history of life and biological complexity.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Evolution

Explore the foundations of evolutionary theory, from historical concepts to modern genetic principles, and understand how life on Earth has changed over time.

• Study.com
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Evolution Study Guide

Comprehensive video guide covering essential evolution topics, from history to speciation, ideal for exam prep and research projects.

• Study.com
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Open University

Mosquito resistance to insecticides

5 ratings at OpenLearn

Learn about how allele frequency can change rapidly in a population in response to selective pressure by considering how evolutionary change can occur in insects that are exposed to insecticides. ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Santa Fe Institute

IN DEVELOPMENT: Multicellularity Modules

Explore the evolution of multicellular life through experimental studies on Baker's yeast, examining adaptations and developmental mechanisms that drive biological complexity.

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Santa Fe Institute

Sara Walker on the Physics of Life and Planet-Scale Intelligence

Exploring the physics of life, planetary intelligence, and the nature of information. Delves into cutting-edge research on origins of life, assembly theory, and expanding our understanding of living systems across scales.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Santa Fe Institute

Olivia Judson on Major Energy Transitions in Evolutionary History

Explore major energy transitions in evolutionary history with Olivia Judson, examining how life's processes shaped Earth's atmosphere, ecosystems, and geological features over billions of years.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Santa Fe Institute

The Singular Origin of Complex Life

Explore the unique evolutionary event that led to eukaryotes, examining mitochondrial impact on genome expansion and the role of energy in complex life development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Santa Fe Institute

Topological Scaling Laws and the Mathematics of Evolution

Explore topological scaling laws in evolutionary biology, examining phylogenetic tree structures and their implications for understanding large-scale evolutionary patterns and processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Biological Anthropology: An Evolutionary Perspective

130 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Take a glimpse into our selected primate heritage to understand the forces that continue to shape us.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Darwinian Revolution

65 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Uncover the remarkable story of Darwin's ideas, how scientists and religious leaders reacted to them, and the sea of change in human thought that resulted.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

University of Houston-Clear Lake

How Is the Landscape Upon Which Life Evolves Selected - Spontaneous Emergence of Modularity

Explore the emergence of modularity in biology, its impact on evolution, and connections to environmental variability through advanced physics concepts and experimental insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video