Natural Selection Courses and Certifications

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

The Origin and Maintenance of Genetic Variation - Lecture 6

Explore genetic diversity's origins through mutations, selection, and recombination. Discover how population size impacts evolution and genetic variation maintenance in different scenarios.

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

Interspecific Competition in Ecology and Evolution - Lecture 27

Explore interspecific competition's impact on evolution, including classical patterns, experimental evidence, conceptual frameworks, and real-world implications in ecology and biology.

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

Selfishness and Altruism in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Lecture 36

Explore evolutionary explanations for altruism, including kin selection and ecological constraints, challenging the idea that self-sacrifice contradicts natural selection.

• YouTube
• 31 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

The Evolution of Sex - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the evolutionary benefits and costs of sexual reproduction, including genetic diversity, pathogen resistance, and the prevalence of sex in nature's recent evolutionary branches.

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

Studying Darwin

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Please note that this is not a course containing teaching materials. It collates links to a variety of courses and other resources about natural selection, its relevance to different environments ...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Middle School Life Science: Homework Help Resource

Comprehensive middle school life science resource with video lessons and quizzes covering cells, genetics, ecosystems, human biology, and more. Flexible and mobile-friendly for homework help and test preparation.

• Study.com
• 1 day 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Middle School Life Science: Homeschool Curriculum

Engaging video lessons cover diverse life science topics for middle schoolers, from cell biology to ecosystems, human anatomy, and environmental concerns.

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

Animal Behavior Study Guide

Comprehensive guide exploring animal behavior, covering evolution, ecosystems, reproduction, and learning. Ideal for students and teachers seeking to deepen understanding through concise video lessons.

• Study.com
• 7 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Intro to Evolution

Explore the foundations of evolutionary theory, from historical concepts to modern genetic principles, and understand how life on Earth has changed over time.

• Study.com
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

6th Grade Life Science: Enrichment Program

Accelerated life science program for 6th graders covering cells, genetics, ecosystems, animal biology, human anatomy, and environmental topics through engaging video lessons and progress-tracking quizzes.

• Study.com
• 1 day 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

Evolution Study Guide

Comprehensive video guide covering essential evolution topics, from history to speciation, ideal for exam prep and research projects.

• Study.com
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

7th Grade Life Science: Enrichment Program

Accelerated life science program for 7th graders covering cells, genetics, ecosystems, animal biology, human anatomy, and environmental topics through engaging video lessons and progress-tracking quizzes.

• Study.com
• 1 day 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course