Behavioral Ecology Courses and Certifications

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 1

Explore behavioral ecology principles, focusing on animal collective behavior and decision-making processes in natural systems with renowned expert Iain Couzin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 4

Explore collective behavior in animal groups, focusing on decision-making, information transfer, and emergent properties in complex biological systems.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 5

Explore collective behavior in animal groups, analyzing decision-making processes and information transfer within complex biological systems.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 2

Explore collective behavior in animal groups, focusing on decision-making, information transfer, and emergent properties in complex biological systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Scaling Up from Individual to Collective Cognition

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Explore how individual cognition scales to collective intelligence in animal groups, examining navigation, decision-making, and behavioral traditions through advanced biologging and sensing technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GBatNet

Social Lives of Bats - My Field for Dummies

Discover the fascinating world of bat social behavior, cooperation, and friendship-like relationships with Princeton's Dr. Gerald Carter in this engaging exploration.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Impact of Social Dynamics on Group Foraging

Explore how social dynamics influence group foraging behavior in this lecture by Arjun Ramakrishnan, examining cooperation, decision-making, and evolutionary principles across biological scales.

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

GBatNet

Sights, Scents, and Sounds - The Sensory World of Bats

Discover how bats use sight, scent, and sound for foraging, navigation, and decision-making with behavioral ecology expert Dr. Alyson Brokaw in this engaging research talk.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Decision Making - Contexts and Outcomes in the Case of Ants

Explore how ants make decisions in various contexts and the resulting outcomes in this insightful lecture by Sumana Annagiri, examining collective behavior and evolutionary strategies in ant societies.

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

Microcredential

Animal Behaviour in Science and Conservation

Explore animal behavior science and its application in conservation. Learn about wild animal behavior, communication, and social interactions. Apply behavioral principles to address conservation challenges and design effective interventions.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $378.00
• 2 courses

GRE Biology: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive video-based study guide covering all major biology topics for GRE exam preparation. Includes quizzes to assess understanding and identify areas for improvement.

• Study.com
• 1 day 18 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Economic Decisions for the Foraging Individual - Lecture 32

Explore foraging behaviors, from marginal value to group hunting, and how organisms make economic decisions when seeking food or mates. Learn about risk management and predator-prey dynamics in ecology.

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

SciShow

Do Animals Exercise?

Explore whether animals truly exercise by examining different definitions and discovering how wildlife stays fit through natural behaviors and survival activities.

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

SciShow

How Bugs and Insects Use Tools in Their Environment

Discover how insects and spiders craft ingenious tools from their environment, including using other insects' bodies as implements for survival and hunting.

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

The Principles of Collective Behavior

Explore the fascinating world of collective animal behavior, from insect swarms to human crowds. Discover how individual actions create complex group dynamics and problem-solving abilities in nature.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video