International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Introduction to Quantitative Genetics - By Maria Orive

Explore quantitative genetics, including multifactorial models of genotype/phenotype relationships and key concepts from Hard & Clark 2007, in this comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exotic Compact Objects and Their Gravitational-Wave Signatures - Lecture 1

Explore exotic compact objects and their gravitational-wave signatures in this advanced lecture, covering black hole history, alternatives, and potential detection methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

New Results on Rationality in Algebraic Geometry - Lecture 1

Explore new results on algebraic variety rationality, focusing on obstructions to rationality in higher dimensions and the powerful degeneration method for distinguishing rational and unirational varieties.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Soft and Biological Matter - Introduction to States and Structures in Living Systems - Lecture 1

Explore the intersection of biology and physics, covering topics from molecular evolution to ecology. Learn about physical constraints, evolutionary outcomes, and mathematical models in living systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Leaf Growth and Allometry - Lecture 1

Explore leaf growth patterns, allometry in plants, and molecular mechanisms behind leaf morphogenesis. Discover how physical constraints and evolutionary adaptations shape leaf development.

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

Making Things, Doing Science - by Arvind Gupta

Explore hands-on science with everyday materials! Learn to create engaging toys and experiments that make learning fun and accessible, fostering curiosity and understanding in children of all backgrounds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hyperbolic Geometry, Fuchsian Groups and Moduli Spaces - Lecture 1

Introducción a la geometría hiperbólica: modelos, propiedades y trigonometría. Exploración de los modelos del semiplano superior, disco y hiperboloide, con énfasis en geodésicas, ángulos y curvatura constante.

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

Geometry and Topology of Surfaces - Lecture 1

Introductory lecture on geometry and topology of surfaces, covering polyhedrons, Euler numbers, and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Includes exercises and Q&A for university lecturers.

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

Millisecond Pulsars by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore millisecond pulsars: their discovery, evolution, properties, and significance in astrophysics. Learn about recycled pulsars, binary systems, and their role in gravitational wave detection.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Journey to the Centre of a Neutron Star by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore neutron star formation, structure, and exotic states. Dive into superfluidity, superconductivity, and their implications in these extreme cosmic objects.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Quantum Stars by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore quantum physics in astrophysics, from white dwarfs to neutron stars. Learn about Chandrasekhar's theory, supernova explosions, and the fate of massive stars in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Origin of Stellar Energy by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore stellar energy origins, from hydrostatic equilibrium to fusion reactions. Uncover the physics behind star formation, energy production, and lifetimes in this comprehensive astrophysics lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Neutrino Oscillations and the Solar Neutrino Puzzle by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore neutrino oscillations and the solar neutrino puzzle, from early experiments to groundbreaking discoveries. Uncover the physics behind missing neutrinos and their implications for astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GWAS in Structured Populations by Magnus Nordborg

Explore genome-wide association studies in structured populations, covering linkage mapping, population structure confounding, and fine mapping challenges. Insights on heritability and adaptation across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to the Coalescent Theory - Lecture 3

Explores coalescent theory in population genetics, covering selection models, detecting selection, local adaptation, and challenges in interpreting genetic data for evolutionary insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video