Natural Selection Courses and Certifications

Evolution through natural selection

22 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Evolution through natural selection, we describe the theory of evolution by natural selection as proposed by Charles Darwin in his book, first published in 1859, On the Origin ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Microcredential

Evolución

Explora la teoría evolutiva desde Darwin hasta la síntesis extendida, analizando los avances científicos y conceptuales que han moldeado nuestra comprensión de la evolución biológica.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introducción a la genética y la evolución

48 reviews

Conoce la genética y la evolución desde una aproximación accesible y entretenida.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

CrashCourse

History of Science - CrashCourse

15 reviews

In 46 episodes, Hank Green teaches you the history of science! This course is based on the 2nd and 3rd edition of Science & Technology in World History by McClellan & Dorn.

• YouTube
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolutionary Forces in Humans and Pathogens - Natural Selection and Genomic Studies

Explore genomic evolution in humans and pathogens, focusing on natural selection, adaptive traits, and disease-causing microbes. Learn about cutting-edge research methods and their public health implications.

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

Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

433 ratings at Coursera

Explore cosmic evolution as a creative process, examining dynamic interactions in galaxies, Earth, life, and human communities. Discover evolutionary processes and their implications for our ecological future.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Biology: Evolution

52 ratings at Coursera

Explore the foundations and applications of evolutionary biology, from Darwin's theory to modern insights on speciation, phylogenetics, and antibiotic resistance.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leiden University;  Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Evolution Today

167 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary processes, their impact on biodiversity, and influence on daily life. Gain insights into natural selection, DNA mutations, and the future of human evolution.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Museum of Natural History

Evolution: A Course for Educators

322 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary relationships, genetics, and selection processes. Learn to integrate evolutionary science into classrooms, addressing misconceptions and using museum resources.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Adaptive Evolution - Natural Selection in Evolutionary Biology

Explore natural selection's role in adaptive evolution, including selection types, evolutionary speeds, and outcomes like directional, stabilizing, and disruptive changes.

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

How Selection Changes the Genetic Composition of Population - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore genetic systems, their impact on evolution, and how selection alters population genetics. Learn about adaptive genetic change rates and the math behind genetic shifts in populations.

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

Evolution and Rationality: An Evolutionary Perspective on Psychology

Explore how natural selection shapes human psychology, examining evolutionary perspectives on mental phenomena, instincts, and decision-making processes in this insightful lecture on the origins of human behavior.

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

Key Events in Evolution - Lecture 17

Explore key evolutionary events from non-life to eukaryotic cells, including symbiosis and new levels of selection. Gain insights into the history of life and biological complexity.

• YouTube
• 48 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

Evolution and Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Leda Cosmides and John Tooby

Explore evolution's role in shaping human emotions with experts Leda Cosmides and John Tooby. Discover key findings, future prospects, and advice for aspiring researchers in this insightful interview.

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