Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The Open University

Migration

The Open University via OpenLearn

Go to class Write review
Coursera Ad

Python, Prompt Engineering, Data Science — Build the Skills Employers Want Now

Learn More → Noble Desktop Ad

Live Online Classes in Design, Coding & AI — Small Classes, Free Retakes

Learn More →

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates — All 10,000+ Courses at 40% Off
One annual plan covers every course and certificate on Coursera. 40% off for a limited time.
Get Full Access
Migration is a free course looking at the migrations of animals, with special reference to birds, and also introducing the themes of movement, selection and homeostasis.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Introduction to movement and migration
  • 1 Introduction to movement and migration
  • 1.1 Examples of animal migration
  • 2 Bird migration
  • 2 Bird migration
  • 2.1 Migration paths and flyways
  • 3 Introduction to natural selection
  • 3 Introduction to natural selection
  • 3.1 Directional selection
  • 3.2 Stabilising selection
  • 3.3 Disruptive selection
  • 3.4 Natural selection in Darwin's finches
  • 4 Introduction to homeostasis
  • 4 Introduction to homeostasis
  • 4.1 Thermoregulation in migratory birds
  • 5 Navigation
  • 5 Navigation
  • 5.1 The star compass
  • 5.2 The Sun compass
  • 6 The challenges of migration
  • 6 The challenges of migration
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Acknowledgements

Tags

Reviews

4.5 rating at OpenLearn based on 11 ratings

Start your review of Migration

Go to class

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.