Population Genetics Courses and Certifications

Computational Genomics Summer Institute CGSI

The Poisson Random Field Model in Population Genetics

Explore the Poisson Random Field model's applications in population genetics, gaining insights into its theoretical foundations and practical implications.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Revising Mendel and Introducing Population genetics - Lecture 12

Discover how Mendelian genetics applies to populations by exploring genetic terminology, allele frequencies, and the transition from individual to population-level inheritance patterns.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Genetic Prediction of Traits and Diseases Across Diverse Populations - Next in Evolution

Exploring genetic prediction of traits and diseases across diverse populations, focusing on innovative research in evolution, genetic adaptations, and cross-disciplinary approaches to understanding human genetics.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dan Davis History

Europe's Astonishing Hunter-Gatherer Resurgence

Uncover how genetic research reveals the surprising comeback of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers in Neolithic Europe, transforming our understanding of prehistoric population dynamics.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Modelling Genes

Explore genetic variation patterns through mathematical models, examining inheritance, natural selection, and population dynamics to interpret DNA data and understand evolutionary mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to the Coalescent Theory - Lecture 2

Explore coalescent theory, population genetics, and evolutionary processes. Covers effective population size, migration, recombination, and linkage disequilibrium. Includes examples and simulations to illustrate key concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to Coalescent Theory - Lecture 1

Explore coalescent theory in population genetics, covering Wright-Fisher models, mutation rates, and applications to human evolution. Gain insights into analyzing genetic data and detecting population changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to Gene Genealogies and Coalescent Processes by John Wakeley

Explore gene genealogies and coalescent processes in population genetics, covering inference of human population history from genome sequences and SNP-difference data analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Understanding Tandem Running Recruitment in Indian Ants

Explores tandem running in Indian ants during colony relocation, examining recruitment strategies, decision-making flexibility, and movement dynamics to understand collective behavior in social insects.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Genomics Boot Camp

Structure Tutorial

Learn to use Structure software for population admixture analysis using SNP data. Covers data preparation, project setup, analysis execution, and result visualization with a goat genotype example.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EvoEcoSeminars

Tracking Short-Term Evolution in a Pedigreed Wild Population

Explore short-term evolution in wild populations through pedigree analysis, examining genetic contributions, selection processes, and life-cycle stages to uncover evolutionary dynamics in nature.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EvoEcoSeminars

Fitness Maps to a Large-Effect Locus in Introduced Stickleback

Explore the role of large-effect loci in stickleback adaptation, focusing on fitness mapping and evolutionary dynamics in introduced populations.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EvoEcoSeminars

Ancient Genomic History of Dogs, Wolves and Humans

Explore the genomic history of dogs and wolves, uncovering ancient populations, gene flow patterns, and adaptive traits in modern breeds like Huskies.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video