Genetic Drift Courses and Certifications

Neutral Evolution - Genetic Drift and Molecular Clocks

Explore genetic drift and neutral evolution, understanding how random changes in genes can impact species over time without affecting reproductive success.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Mutation and Drift - Lecture 3

Explore mutation and genetic drift's impact on evolutionary dynamics, focusing on their roles in shaping genetic variation and adaptation in populations.

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

Institut Henri Poincaré

Polygenic Local Adaptation in Sub-Divided Populations: Effects of Linkage Disequilibria and Genetic Drift

Explore polygenic local adaptation in subdivided populations, analyzing effects of linkage disequilibria and genetic drift on environmental adaptation and hybridization dynamics.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Genetic Drift - Examples and Features

Explore genetic drift through fixation probability, founder effects, and bottleneck scenarios in population genetics.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Finite Population Genetic Drift - Numerical Simulations - W5L25

Explore genetic drift through numerical simulations showing how random allele frequency changes occur in finite populations over time.

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

Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript

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Learn JavaScript programming by implementing key biology concepts in code, including natural selection, genetics and epidemics.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolutionary Biology

Explore the foundations of evolutionary theory, from genetic evidence to human evolution, enhancing scientific understanding and critical thinking skills.

• Study.com
• 12 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Nature of Evolution: Selection, Inheritance, and History - Lecture 1

Explore evolutionary biology's key concepts: natural selection, adaptation, genetic drift, and life's history, from its origins to major evolutionary milestones over 3.7 billion years.

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

What Darwin Didn't Know: The Modern Science of Evolution

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Join a noted field biologist to survey how the theory of evolution has evolved.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Institut Pasteur

Human Population and Evolutionary Genetics

Ce Mooc a pour but de donner les connaissances de base sur la génétique des populations et l'aide de la génétique dans l'étude des migrations et de l'adaptation de l'homme aux conditions extrêmes.

• France Université Numerique
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

What Darwin Won't Tell You About Evolution - With Jonathan Pettitt

Explores evolutionary complexity beyond natural selection, discussing genetic drift, non-coding DNA, and unique mechanisms in C. elegans, challenging traditional views on how organisms evolve.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology

Discover the fundamental principles of evolutionary biology, from Darwin's theories to modern synthesis, covering genetics, selection, speciation, and human evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 day 7 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Statistical Physics of Biological Evolution by Joachim Krug

Explore stochastic models of population dynamics, including Wright-Fisher and Moran models, fixation, and diffusion theory. Delve into natural selection, experimental evolution, and genetic drift in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Basics of Drift and Migration - Sampling and Allele Frequency; Fst and Wahlund Effect by Uma Ramakrishnan

Explore genetic drift, migration, and population structure through concepts like allele frequency, FST, and the Wahlund effect. Gain insights into fundamental population genetics principles.

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