Ecology Courses and Certifications

Ecological Communities - Evolution of Concepts and Modern Perspectives

Explore ecological communities: from classical views to modern concepts like trophic cascades and meta-communities. Discover how predation and interconnected ecosystems shape our understanding of nature's complex web.

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

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

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Deterministic Mathematical Modeling in Quantitative Ecology - Class 20

Explore climate change's impact on diseases, health, and ecosystems through mathematical modeling, focusing on Dengue, Lyme disease, and environmental factors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Introduction to Biology - Complete Course with Chemistry of Life, Cells, Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

Explore fundamental biology concepts from cellular processes to ecology, covering genetics, evolution, plant/animal systems, and ecosystem organization.

• YouTube
• 6 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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5 Animals That Are Thriving in the Human Hellscape

Discover 5 remarkable animals that have not only survived but thrived despite human-caused environmental changes, adapting to flourish in our altered world.

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

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Humans Lost The Emu War

Discover seven disastrous attempts at wildlife population control, from the infamous Emu War to creating drug-resistant super rats and aerial wolf hunting, showcasing how human interventions often backfire.

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

Earth at the Crossroads: Understanding the Ecology of a Changing Planet

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Join a prominent behavioral ecologist to explore the rich interconnections that make up the great and fascinating web of life on Earth.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TS-5: Ecology, Environment and Tourism

Explore the intricate relationship between ecology, environment, and tourism. Learn sustainable practices, impact assessment, and strategies to balance conservation with tourism development for improved experiences and environmental protection.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Ecology and Environmental Science Modeling in Wolfram Language: Wolfram U Free Webinar

Explore complex ecological systems through computational modeling using Wolfram Language. Learn to analyze and simulate natural phenomena like flocking birds and forest fires.

• Wolfram U
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Evolution of Sex - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the evolutionary benefits and costs of sexual reproduction, including genetic diversity, pathogen resistance, and the prevalence of sex in nature's recent evolutionary branches.

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

Selfishness and Altruism in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Lecture 36

Explore evolutionary explanations for altruism, including kin selection and ecological constraints, challenging the idea that self-sacrifice contradicts natural selection.

• YouTube
• 31 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

Genomic Conflict in Evolution, Ecology and Behavior - Lecture 10

Explore genomic conflicts within cells, organisms, and between species. Learn about meiosis fairness, uniparental inheritance, and evolutionary strategies to resolve conflicts in sexual species.

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

Life History Evolution - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore evolutionary tradeoffs in organism traits: maturity, offspring, and lifespan. Understand how genes and environment shape life history strategies for survival and reproduction.

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

Species and Speciation - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the process of speciation, including definitions, mechanisms, and stages. Learn about reproductive isolation, ecological specialization, and genetic factors in species divergence.

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