Biological Systems Courses and Certifications

Invasion of the Inferential Cell

Explore the evolution of intelligence on Earth, from cellular behavior to complex cognition, examining common principles across biological systems and the unique aspects of human thought.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Membranes and Interfaces - From Cells to Tissues - KITP Blackboard Talk by Jean François Joanny

Explore cell and tissue membranes and interfaces in this theoretical physics lecture, bridging biological concepts with physical principles for a deeper understanding of cellular structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Morphogenetic Decoding of Positional Information by Madan Rao

Explore morphogenetic decoding of positional information in biological systems, examining how cells interpret spatial cues during development and tissue formation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Energetics of Biological Systems

Explore the energetic constraints and limits of cellular processes, focusing on how cells harness and partition energy for various biological functions and their impact on cellular operations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Energetics of Biological Systems

Explore the energetic constraints and limits of cellular processes, focusing on how cells harness and partition energy for various biological functions and their impact on cellular operations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NES Middle Grades General Science (204): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive review of middle grades science topics, covering physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and astronomy, to prepare for the NES exam through engaging lessons and practice materials.

• Study.com
• 54 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Thermodynamics of Far From Equilibrium Systems, Biochemistry, and Life in a Warming World

Explores new thermodynamic approaches to biological temperature responses, challenging traditional enzyme stability theories and offering insights into optimum temperatures for biochemical reactions and ecological impacts.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Collective Computation of Reality in Nature and Society

Explore how nature computes through collective processes, challenging traditional views on complexity and information processing in biological and social systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Semantic Information and the Physics of Meaning

Exploring the physics of meaning, this talk delves into semantic information, examining how systems process and organize information, and the fundamental constraints on energy required for information processing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

On Composition and Complexity

Explore the intricate relationship between composition and complexity, delving into how elements combine to create emergent properties and complex systems across various disciplines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Aging Across Scales - Evolutionary Theories and Population Thinking

Explore evolutionary theories of senescence, recent modeling insights, and the pace-shape framework to understand why some organisms age while others don't, across different lifespan scales.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Toward a New Understanding of Aging, Adaptation, and the Arrow of Time

Explore the interplay between biological aging, adaptation, and time through examples from physics research, aiming to identify pathways for healthy aging and formulate a new concept of complex time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Taming the Swarm - Towards Collective Artificial Intelligence

Explore how biological swarms inspire new forms of AI and robotics, focusing on collective intelligence in nature and its potential applications in artificial systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Scaling Laws and Social Networks in the Time of COVID-19 - Part 1

Exploring scaling laws in biology, cities, and economies, and their implications for societal challenges like pandemics and sustainability. Insights from complex systems science for understanding human civilization.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Criticality - A Balance Between Robustness and Adaptability

Explore the concept of criticality and its role in balancing robustness and adaptability in complex systems, offering insights into system behavior and optimization.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course