Behavioral Ecology Courses and Certifications

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 1

Explore behavioral ecology principles, focusing on animal collective behavior and decision-making processes in natural systems with renowned expert Iain Couzin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 4

Explore collective behavior in animal groups, focusing on decision-making, information transfer, and emergent properties in complex biological systems.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 5

Explore collective behavior in animal groups, analyzing decision-making processes and information transfer within complex biological systems.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Behavioral Ecology - Class 2

Explore collective behavior in animal groups, focusing on decision-making, information transfer, and emergent properties in complex biological systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Scaling Up from Individual to Collective Cognition

Explore how individual cognition scales to collective intelligence in animal groups, examining navigation, decision-making, and behavioral traditions through advanced biologging and sensing technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economic Decisions for the Foraging Individual - Lecture 32

Explore foraging behaviors, from marginal value to group hunting, and how organisms make economic decisions when seeking food or mates. Learn about risk management and predator-prey dynamics in ecology.

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

GRE Biology: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive video-based study guide covering all major biology topics for GRE exam preparation. Includes quizzes to assess understanding and identify areas for improvement.

• Study.com
• 1 day 18 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Principles of Collective Behavior

Explore the fascinating world of collective animal behavior, from insect swarms to human crowds. Discover how individual actions create complex group dynamics and problem-solving abilities in nature.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolution of Behavior Within and Between Groups

Explore the dynamics of behavioral evolution within and between groups, examining how social interactions shape collective outcomes and adaptive strategies.

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

The Effects of Personality, Networks, and Space on Collective Behavior

Explore how environment, interactions, group composition, and genetics shape collective outcomes in complex biological systems through field studies, simulations, and novel analytical methods.

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

EvoEcoSeminars

The Behavioural Ecology of Religious Belief and Practice

Explore the evolutionary and ecological aspects of religious beliefs and practices, including their impact on behavior, reputation, and social structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 2

Explore diverse cognitive strategies in animals for problem-solving, from navigation to social relationships. Learn scientific methods for measuring animal intelligence in various settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 1

Explore animal cognition across species, examining problem-solving strategies and scientific methods for measuring intelligence in diverse environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Simons Institute

AI as a Tool for Discovery in Animal Communication

Explore innovative AI applications for decoding animal communication, uncovering insights into nonhuman species' language and behavior.

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

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 3

Explore diverse cognitive strategies in animals for problem-solving, from navigation to social relationships. Learn scientific methods for measuring animal cognition in field and lab settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video