Plant Biology Courses

Comparative Canopy Biology and the Structure of Ecosystems

Explore the emerging field of comparative canopy biology, its challenges, and potential for understanding ecosystem structures across various biological communities, from forest canopies to periphyton.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Metabolic Scaling in Biology and Computation

Explore metabolic scaling in biology and computation, examining energy requirements, evolutionary processes, and complex systems. Discover implications for space exploration, economics, and technology design.

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

Models for Interdisciplinarity Inspired by Mathematical Biology

Explore frameworks for interdisciplinary modeling, including "Rule-of-Five" and disciplines as coevolving networks, to improve teaching and research across fields.

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

The Nature of Time - Panel Discussion on Physics, Biology, and Culture

Explore the mysteries of time with experts discussing its physical, biological, and cultural aspects, focusing on the arrow of time, entropy, and adaptive systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Computational Tools for Biology: Sandboxes to Think and Play With

Explore computational tools for biology, focusing on Gelbox - a simulation for teaching gel electrophoresis. Learn about DNA nanotechnology, science communication, and the power of interactive simulations in research and education.

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

Evolution and Development of the Earliest Land Plant Rooting Systems

Explore the evolution of plant rooting systems, from ancient unicellular rhizoids to complex multicellular structures, and their impact on Earth's climate and ecosystems over 400 million years.

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

How Plants See, Feel, and Smell - The Perceptual Apparatus of the Plant

Explore the fascinating sensory world of plants, from their perception of light and touch to their responses to gravity and chemicals in the environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What is Lyfe? Towards a Biology of Context and Complexity

Exploring a multidimensional view of biology beyond genomics, emphasizing history, context, environment, and narrative to reframe our understanding of life and its complexities.

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

Disputed Inheritance: The Battle over Mendel and the Future of Biology

Explore the historical battle over Mendel's genetics and its impact on modern biology. Uncover how alternative theories could have reshaped our understanding of inheritance and DNA.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COVID-19 and Complex Time in Biology and Economics with David Krakauer

Explore complex systems insights on COVID-19, including timing's role in biology and economics, network dynamics, and societal adaptation to rapid change.

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

Mathematical Modelling in Biology - Infectious Disease Modelling - Lecture 3

Explore infectious disease spread using the Kermack McKendrick model, deriving the 'R' number and its significance in epidemiology. Gain insights into mathematical biology applications.

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

Mathematical Modelling in Biology - Neuronal Signalling

Explore Nobel Prize-winning neuronal signalling models, including Hodgkin-Huxley and Fitzhugh-Nagumo, to understand how neurons generate and propagate electrical signals vital for bodily communication.

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

Mathematical Modelling in Biology - Enzyme Kinetics and Perturbation Theory - Lecture 2

Explore enzyme-substrate reactions using separation of timescales and perturbation analysis to derive solutions and simplify complex biological systems.

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

Mathematical Biology: Pattern Formation in Biology - Lecture 3

Delve into reaction-diffusion models for biological pattern formation, exploring Turing's pioneering work on morphogen interactions, analysis techniques, and pattern emergence across different domains.

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

Mathematical Biology: Pattern Formation in Biology - Lecture 2

Delve into reaction-diffusion models for biological pattern formation, exploring Turing's pioneering work on morphogen interactions, analysis techniques, and pattern emergence conditions across various domains.

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