Human Behavior Courses

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.

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• 48 minutes
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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.

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• 46 minutes
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Interactions with the Physical Environment - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how organisms adapt to their environments through thermoregulation, internal regulation, water management, and niche specialization in this ecology and evolution lecture.

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• 49 minutes
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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.

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• 51 minutes
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Evolutionary Medicine - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how evolution impacts medical treatments, pathogen responses, and disease progression, offering insights into auto-immune diseases, pathogen evolution, and virulence in modern healthcare.

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• 48 minutes
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Island Biogeography and Invasive Species - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore island biogeography, metapopulations, and their ecological significance. Learn how these concepts apply to species distribution, extinction risks, and even epidemiology in this insightful lecture.

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• 41 minutes
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The Fossil Record and Life's History - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the fossil record's insights into evolutionary history, including extinctions, speciation, and long-term trends in life's development on Earth.

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• 48 minutes
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Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior: Coevolution - Lecture 20

Explore coevolution at various levels, from intracellular organelles to species interactions. Learn about symbiosis, parasitism, and factors influencing evolutionary relationships in nature.

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• 48 minutes
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Major Events in the Geological Theatre - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how geology and climate have shaped life's evolution, from atmospheric changes to mass extinctions, and how life has impacted Earth's geology through various processes.

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• 47 minutes
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Phylogeny and Systematics - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore genetic analysis techniques for constructing accurate evolutionary trees, understanding common ancestry, and avoiding misleading analogies in phylogenetic grouping.

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• 44 minutes
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Comparative Methods: Trees, Maps, and Traits in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

Explore genetic analysis methods connecting phylogeny to geography, tracing human migration and evolution. Learn about ancestral traits and their impact on fundamental biological concepts.

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• 50 minutes
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The American Novel Since 1945 - Lecture 20: Philip Roth and The Human Stain

Explore censorship's impact on literature, from legal restrictions to market forces, and how it shapes the modern literary canon and publishing practices.

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• 50 minutes
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The Human Stain by Philip Roth - Identity, Race, and Secrecy in Modern America

Explore Roth's "The Human Stain" through the lens of identity, race, and secrecy. Delve into how concealment shapes character and drives narrative in this thought-provoking literary analysis.

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• 49 minutes
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Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore evolutionary principles, ecological interactions, and behavioral patterns through comprehensive analysis of natural selection, genetics, and biodiversity mechanisms.

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• 1 day 3 hours 29 minutes
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Adolescents - Behavior Change Tools That Actually Work on Teens - 16

Discover effective behavior change techniques specifically adapted for teenagers, exploring how brain development affects adolescent behavior and learning practical parenting strategies.

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• 21 minutes
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