Microbial Ecology Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Multistability in Microbial Communities Explained by the Stable Marriage Problem

Explore how the stable marriage problem explains multistability in microbial communities, part of a broader program on evolutionary game theory and decision-making across biological scales.

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

Labroots

Life on Ice in a Thawing World - Pushing Microbes and Researchers to the Extreme

Explore how climate change affects microbial communities in polar regions and the extreme challenges researchers face studying life beneath Antarctic ice sheets.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Microbial Ecology and Evolution by Deepa Agashe

Explore microbial ecology and evolution, focusing on bacterial survival, reproduction, and community formation. Gain insights into quantitative approaches for understanding fundamental principles of cellular life.

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

American Society for Microbiology

The Effects of Fracking on the Microbial Ecology of Groundwater

Explore the impact of fracking on groundwater microbes, discussing environmental engineering, biocides, and potential downstream effects on watersheds and climate change.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Why is There So Much Fine Scale Microbial Diversity - Ecology and Evolution in High Dimensions

Explore the ecological and evolutionary factors driving microbial diversity at fine scales, examining high-dimensional perspectives on this complex phenomenon.

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

EvoEcoSeminars

Ecology and Evolution of Microbial Social Lives

Explore microbial social dynamics, cooperation, and adaptation in diverse environments. Discover evolutionary strategies and ecological impacts of microbial interactions.

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

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Applied Environmental Microbiology

This course prepares the student to address pressing environmental challenges by developing a fundamental understanding of the microbial communities and processes in natural and built environments

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

Microbiology

Microbes are the most abundant organisms on earth and have great impact on other areas of biology and general human welfare. Who and where are they, what do they do, and how? You will learn it from this course.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Modern Engineering Microbiology

Explore microbiology's core principles and applications in engineering, from cellular structures to industrial fermentation, with emphasis on practical implementation and interdisciplinary connections.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

American Society for Microbiology

Metabolic Activity of the Skin Microbiome - Is Our First Line of Defense Sleeping on the Job

Explore the skin microbiome's role as our first defense, examining bacterial dormancy and survival in harsh conditions. Learn about research methods and implications for human health.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GEO GIRL

Life in Oxic, Suboxic, and Anoxic Sediments - Yes, Some Life Doesn't Require Oxygen!

Explore microbial life in sediment layers, from oxygen-rich to oxygen-free zones. Learn about diverse metabolic processes and their impact on organic matter decomposition in marine and freshwater environments.

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

Linnean Society

Plagues upon the Earth: The Natural History of Human Germs

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Explore the intertwined history of human progress and microbial ecology, from ancient times to COVID-19. Gain insights into infectious diseases' impact on humanity and our ongoing struggle with pathogens.

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

UW Astrobiology

Dark Life - The Strange Chemistries of Cave Geomicrobiology

1 review

Discover the fascinating world of cave geomicrobiology and the unique chemical processes that sustain life in Earth's darkest environments with expert Hazel Barton.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Microbes, Diet, and Immunity - The Interplay of Human Health

1 review

Explore the revolutionary impact of microbiome research on medicine, health, and disease. Learn how diet, exercise, and stress affect trillions of microbes in our bodies and their influence on various medical conditions.

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

Meet Your Inner Microbial Zoo - Understanding the Human Microbiome

Explore the human microbiome's impact on health, development, and immunity. Learn about metagenomics, predictive modeling, and future clinical applications in this fascinating lecture on our inner microbial ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video