Genetic Drift Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Mutation and Drift - Lecture 3

Explore mutation and genetic drift's impact on evolutionary dynamics, focusing on their roles in shaping genetic variation and adaptation in populations.

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

The Nature of Evolution: Selection, Inheritance, and History - Lecture 1

Explore evolutionary biology's key concepts: natural selection, adaptation, genetic drift, and life's history, from its origins to major evolutionary milestones over 3.7 billion years.

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

Neutral Evolution - Genetic Drift and Molecular Clocks

Explore genetic drift and neutral evolution, understanding how random changes in genes can impact species over time without affecting reproductive success.

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

Evolutionary Biology

Explore the foundations of evolutionary theory, from genetic evidence to human evolution, enhancing scientific understanding and critical thinking skills.

• Study.com
• 12 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript

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Learn JavaScript programming by implementing key biology concepts in code, including natural selection, genetics and epidemics.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Evolutionary Causes of Quantitative Genetic Variation

Explore the genetic architecture of quantitative traits, examining how mutation, selection, and drift shape heritable variation. Gain insights into missing heritability and interpret genome-wide association studies findings.

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

What Darwin Didn't Know: The Modern Science of Evolution

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Join a noted field biologist to survey how the theory of evolution has evolved.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Heredity and Evolution Biology - CBSE Class 10

You will learn about inherited traits, Mendel’s experiment, dominant and recessive traits, chromosomes, homologous and heterologous chromosomes, principles of inheritance, evolution, speciation, evidence of evolution, human evolution, and much more.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Statistical Physics of Biological Evolution by Joachim Krug

Explore stochastic models of population dynamics, including Wright-Fisher and Moran models, fixation, and diffusion theory. Delve into natural selection, experimental evolution, and genetic drift in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Basics of Drift and Migration - Sampling and Allele Frequency; Fst and Wahlund Effect by Uma Ramakrishnan

Explore genetic drift, migration, and population structure through concepts like allele frequency, FST, and the Wahlund effect. Gain insights into fundamental population genetics principles.

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

The Royal Institution

What Darwin Won't Tell You About Evolution - With Jonathan Pettitt

Explores evolutionary complexity beyond natural selection, discussing genetic drift, non-coding DNA, and unique mechanisms in C. elegans, challenging traditional views on how organisms evolve.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Drift, Inbreeding, and Ne

Explore genetic drift, inbreeding, and effective population size through probability theory, distributions, and evolutionary concepts. Gain insights into population genetics and its applications in evolutionary biology.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Population-Genetic Environment - Lecture 1

Explore population genetics theory, covering genetic drift, mutation rates, and recombination. Gain insights into evolutionary processes and their impact on population dynamics across different organisms.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to the Coalescent Theory - Lecture 3

Explores coalescent theory in population genetics, covering selection models, detecting selection, local adaptation, and challenges in interpreting genetic data for evolutionary insights.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to the Coalescent Theory - Lecture 2

Explore coalescent theory, population genetics, and evolutionary processes. Covers effective population size, migration, recombination, and linkage disequilibrium. Includes examples and simulations to illustrate key concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video