Natural Selection Courses and Certifications

Evolution through natural selection

22 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Evolution through natural selection, we describe the theory of evolution by natural selection as proposed by Charles Darwin in his book, first published in 1859, On the Origin ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Evolution and Medicine

Explore how evolutionary principles revolutionize medical understanding, from pathogen resistance to cancer evolution and reproductive conflicts.

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

Introducción a la genética y la evolución

49 reviews

Conoce la genética y la evolución desde una aproximación accesible y entretenida.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Adaptive Evolution - Natural Selection in Evolutionary Biology

Explore natural selection's role in adaptive evolution, including selection types, evolutionary speeds, and outcomes like directional, stabilizing, and disruptive changes.

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

Evolutionary Forces in Humans and Pathogens - Natural Selection and Genomic Studies

Explore genomic evolution in humans and pathogens, focusing on natural selection, adaptive traits, and disease-causing microbes. Learn about cutting-edge research methods and their public health implications.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Features of Selection - Insights from Experiments - M4Lec24

Explore selection types, fitness functions, correlated responses, and evolutionary trade-offs through experimental insights in this comprehensive genetics lecture.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Examples of Selection - Frequency-Dependent Selection and Dominance Effects - M4Lec23

Explore frequency-dependent selection, overdominance, and underdominance through detailed examples in evolutionary biology and population genetics.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Selection - M4Lec19

Discover how selection drives evolution through heritable variation and differential reproduction as a fundamental evolutionary force.

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

Microcredential

Evolución

367 ratings at Coursera

Explora la teoría evolutiva desde Darwin hasta la síntesis extendida, analizando los avances científicos y conceptuales que han moldeado nuestra comprensión de la evolución biológica.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

CrashCourse

History of Science - CrashCourse

16 reviews

In 46 episodes, Hank Green teaches you the history of science! This course is based on the 2nd and 3rd edition of Science & Technology in World History by McClellan & Dorn.

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

Linnean Society

Is Natural Selection a Team Sport? - Exploring Cooperation in Evolution

Explore how cooperation shapes nature, from genes to human societies. Uncover the universal rules of teamwork in biology and their profound implications for life's evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Modeling Genotype to Phenotype: A Search for Natural Objects of Selection

Explore evolutionary dynamics through metabolism as a genotype-phenotype map, examining how collective modes in phenotype space serve as natural selection objects rather than individual genes.

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

Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

441 ratings at Coursera

Explore cosmic evolution as a creative process, examining dynamic interactions in galaxies, Earth, life, and human communities. Discover evolutionary processes and their implications for our ecological future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Shomu's Biology

Natural Selection and Evolution

Explore types of natural selection, evolutionary theories, and real-world examples like antibiotic resistance in this concise overview of evolutionary biology concepts.

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

American Museum of Natural History

Evolution: A Course for Educators

330 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary relationships, genetics, and selection processes. Learn to integrate evolutionary science into classrooms, addressing misconceptions and using museum resources.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course