Sexual Selection Courses and Certifications

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Sexual Selection in Mammals - Lecture 7.2

Explore sexual selection in mammals, covering intrasexual competition, sperm competition, hidden female choice, and infanticide. Gain insights into evolutionary strategies.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Sexual Selection in Females by Kavita Isvaran

Explores sexual selection in females, challenging traditional male-focused views. Examines evidence from various species, discussing competition, signaling, and aggression in female mating strategies.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Sexual Selection - Female Choice Driven by Indirect Benefits and Post-Mating Competition - Part 2

Explore female choice mechanisms driven by indirect benefits and post-mating competition dynamics in evolutionary biology.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Sexual Selection - Costly, Non-Adaptive Traits - Part 1

Discover how sexual selection drives the evolution of costly traits that seem disadvantageous but persist in nature through mate choice and competition.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Songs, Scents and Seduction - Sexual Selection in Animals

Discover how animals use songs, scents, and elaborate displays to attract mates through the fascinating mechanisms of sexual selection in nature.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore evolutionary principles, ecological interactions, and behavioral patterns through comprehensive analysis of natural selection, genetics, and biodiversity mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 1 day 3 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour

Explore evolutionary biology from genes to behaviour, covering mutations, natural selection, sexual selection, and real-world applications in medicine, conservation, and climate change.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Evolution of Sex and Reproductive Strategies

Explore reproductive strategies, competition, and evolution across species, focusing on gender differences, mating behaviors, and the role of violence in reproduction among great apes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution, Speciation, and Adaptation of Cichlid Fish

Explore cichlid fish evolution, speciation, and adaptation with Prof. Axel Meyer. Discover genome duplication, convergent evolution, and unique traits like scale eating and large lips in these fascinating aquatic species.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology

Explore the fundamental concepts of evolutionary biology, from natural selection to human evolution, and discover how evolutionary thinking impacts medicine, psychology, and society.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Sex and Violence Among the Apes - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explore primate behavior, focusing on chimpanzee social dynamics, mating strategies, and inter-group violence. Gain insights into evolutionary pressures shaping ape societies and their implications for human behavior.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mating Systems and Parental Care in Evolution and Ecology - Lecture 34

Explore diverse mating systems and parental care strategies across species, examining environmental and behavioral factors influencing reproduction and offspring protection in evolutionary biology.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Science of Sex

Explore the fascinating world of evolutionary biology and animal reproduction, from sexual conflict to mind-controlling sperm, in this entertaining and informative talk by Sally Le Page.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Alternative Breeding Strategies in Evolution and Ecology - Lecture 35

Explore diverse breeding strategies in nature, from bullfrogs to fig wasps. Learn about frequency-dependent strategies, evolutionary equilibrium, and unique reproductive behaviors across species and gametes.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video