Yale University Courses

Basic Transmission Genetics - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

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Explore DNA structure, replication, Mendel's laws, and mutations in this comprehensive overview of genetic transmission and its role in evolution and organism development.

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

The Postmodern Psyche - Exploring Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek

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Explore postmodern psyche through Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek. Examine rhizomatic thinking, film criticism, and the interplay of desire and need in relation to Lacan's theories.

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

The Athenian Empire and the Persian Wars - Lecture 13

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Explore the rise of the Persian Empire, its conflicts with Greek city-states, and the pivotal Battle of Marathon in this comprehensive lecture on ancient Greek history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Athenian Empire and the Formation of the Delian League - Lecture 14

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Explore the aftermath of Greek-Persian wars, focusing on the formation of the Delian League and Athens' rise to power, examining inter-city relations and the seeds of Athenian empire.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Peloponnesian War - Causes and Thucydides' Perspective - Part 2

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Explore the causes of the Peloponnesian War, challenging Thucydides' view of its inevitability and examining his motivations as a historian. Gain insights into ancient Greek politics and historiography.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Athenian Democracy and the Rise of the Athenian Empire - Lecture 15

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Explore the transformation of the Delian League into the Athenian empire, the rise of Athens as Sparta's rival, and the mechanics of Athenian democracy compared to modern American democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Peloponnesian War - Pericles' Strategy and Criticism - Lecture 20

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Examines Pericles' defensive strategy in the Peloponnesian War, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating his effectiveness as a military leader during this pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise of the Polis - Ancient Greek History Lecture 5

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Explore the emergence of the Greek polis, its significance in ancient society, and the role of the hoplite farmer in shaping this new political and cultural entity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise of Athens - Ancient Greek History Lecture

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Explore ancient Greek history, focusing on Sparta's constitution and alliances, Athens' development, and the emergence of the hoplite class. Gain insights into the contrasts between these influential city-states.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Part I

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Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence through inferences to best explanation, examining physicalist and dualist perspectives on the mind and potential evidence for the soul.

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

Evolution, Emotion, and Reason: Love - Guest Lecture

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Explore psychological theories of love and attraction, including types of love, factors influencing attraction, and misattribution of arousal, in this guest lecture by Professor Peter Salovey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Motivates Us - Sex and Gender Differences in Psychology

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Explore evolutionary theories and psychological studies on sex and gender differences, attraction, mate preferences, and sexual orientation in this insightful psychology lecture.

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

Social Psychology, Sleep, and Laughter - Forming Impressions and Exploring Mysteries

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Explore social psychology, impression formation, stereotypes, sleep, dreams, and laughter in this engaging lecture on human behavior and cognitive processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Language, Perception, Attention, and Memory in Psychology - Lecture 7

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Explore language, perception, attention, and memory in psychology. Discover animal communication, visual illusions, and the interplay between cognitive processes in this engaging lecture.

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

Evolution, Emotion, and Reason - Emotions, Part I

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Explore the evolutionary basis of human emotions, their functions, and communication. Delve into case studies on happiness, fear, and familial emotions, with insights on infant emotional responses.

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