Population Dynamics Courses and Certifications

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

Fields Institute

What the Numbers Say - Endemicity - What’s Next?

Experts discuss COVID-19 endemicity, examining data-driven approaches to future outbreaks. Topics include variants, immunity, global perspectives, and policy challenges in transitioning to an endemic state.

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

Professor Leonard

Harvesting Populations in Differential Equations

Explore the impact of harvesting and stocking on logistic and explosion/extinction differential equations in population dynamics.

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

Professor Leonard

Equilibrium Solutions and Stability of Differential Equations

Explore equilibrium solutions, critical points, and their impact on population dynamics in differential equations. Gain insights into stability analysis.

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

Professor Leonard

Birth Rates and Death Rates in Differential Equations

Explore how birth and death rates impact population growth through differential equation modeling, enhancing understanding of demographic dynamics.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

In Conversation - Organisms and Size - Why Size Matters by Amitabh Joshi and TNC Vidya

Explore how size impacts organisms' structures, behaviors, and evolution. Learn about gravity's effects, surface tension, and size-related adaptations across species with experts Joshi and Vidya.

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

Strange Loop Conference

Mapping Imaginary Cities

Explore algorithms and techniques for procedurally generating fictional city maps, including topography, landscape, populations, and street plans. Dive into maps as a creative tool for conveying ideas about space and inhabitants.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AGU

Penguins from Space - New Findings on Antarctic Supercolony

Scientists present new findings on Antarctic penguin supercolony discovered via satellite imagery, including unpublished data on colony age and refined techniques for studying penguins from space.

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

EvoEcoSeminars

How Many Wildebeest Does It Take to Raise a Lion? And Other Questions About the Ecology of African Lions

Explore African lion ecology, including diet, behavior, and interactions with other species in this comprehensive seminar by renowned researcher Craig Packer.

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

Thomas Evans

Modeling - Production

Overview of primary and secondary production in stream ecosystems, covering concepts like trophic levels, population growth, and estimation methods for ecological modeling and analysis.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Can Evolution Be Understood Quantitatively? by Daniel Fisher

Explore quantitative approaches to understanding evolution, from basic laws to complex dynamics, using microbial experiments and theoretical models to unravel evolutionary processes and their implications.

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

Grade 10 Geography Unit 4 World Population

Explore global population dynamics, including fertility, mortality, migration, and urbanization trends in this comprehensive geography unit.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Advanced Tutorials - Runtime Analysis of Population-Based Evolutionary Algorithms

Explore advanced techniques for runtime analysis of population-based evolutionary algorithms, covering selection mechanisms, random family trees, and level-based analyses to optimize algorithm performance.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Strange Loop Conference

The Strange Loop Making Parasitic Insects Our Friends

Explore the intersection of ecology and functional programming, focusing on parasitic insects for biological pest control. Learn about population modeling and the open-source Python package Generations.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Fields Institute

Impact of Population Dispersal on Disease Prevalence

Explore how population movement affects disease spread, analyzing mathematical models to understand and predict epidemic patterns in interconnected regions.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk