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Evolution: A Course for Educators
by Joel Cracraft, Ph.D. , David Randle, Ph.D.- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
How are all of the species living on Earth today related? Introduction and Darwin's First Great Idea - The Tree of Life Building the Tree of Life Basic Processes of Evolution The History of Life The History of LIfe The History of Life on Earth Human Evolution and the Emergence of Our Species...
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
by Melanie Peffer- 4.9
Approx. 10 hours to complete
In this course, we will explore how evolution works to generate new species, the wide variety of life on earth. Then we will discuss ecology and the interconnectedness of life and touch on one big ecological issue in today’s society, conservation. The Diversity of Life Diversity of life video The Interconnectedness of Life...
Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life
by Henning Haack , James Connelly , Vivi Vajda , Jon Fjeldså , Thomas Gilbert , Michael Houmark-Nielsen , Bent Erik Kramer Lindow , Gilles Guy Roger Cuny , Ole Seberg , Gitte Petersen , Tais Wittchen Dahl , Arne Thorshøj Nielsen , Martin Vinther Sørensen , Svend Stouge , Danny Eibye Jacobsen , Jan Audun Rasmussen , Emily Catherine Pope- 4.7
Approx. 23 hours to complete
The course follows the evolution of life on our planet through deep geological time to present life forms. 5 Origin of the Metazoans and evolution of life at small scale - Danny Eibye-Jacobsen Transition from Microbial to Macrobial Life: Snowball Earth and the Ediacara Biota / Eukaryotic Evolution and the Phylogeny of All Life...
Big History - From the Big Bang until Today
by Esther Quaedackers- 4.6
Approx. 12 hours to complete
The History of Earth and Life How did evolution lead to the incredible diversity of life we see around us? How can understanding the evolution of the brain help us understand human history? How did brain evolution lead to the development of our consciousness? Can we understand the evolution of our species without the aid of sexual selection?...
Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds
by Chris ImpeyTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 24 hours to complete
How are astronomers approaching their search for life in the universe? The topics in this course range from the science of how exoplanets are detected, to the chemistry that supports the argument that the ingredients for life are common in the Universe. Essentials of Biological Life Essentials of Biological Life The Emergence of Cellular Life The Emergence of Cellular Life...
Protists: Evolution and Ecology of Microbial Eukaryotes
by Olga Knyazeva , Sergei Korsun , Zlatogursky Vasiliy , Ilya Udalov , Vladimir Klimov , Granovitch, Andrei- 4.1
Approx. 23 hours to complete
Within the six modules, we will speak of (1) what protists are, (2) flagellates, (3) sarcodines and slime molds, (4) ciliates, (5) apicomplexans and microsporidians, and (6) finally we will go over the modern phylogeny, will summarize life histories and discuss evolutionary trends in free-living and parasitic protists. 6 Life cycle of the malaria pathogen...
Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems
by Prof. Daniel M. Ogilvie , Prof. Leonard W. Hamilton- 4.6
Approx. 17 hours to complete
Throughout history, the vast majority of people around the globe have believed they have, however defined, a “soul. Tales from the Crypt: On the Role of Death in Life The Anatomy of Internalized Beliefs The Anatomy of Internalized Beliefs: Like a Rock (slides from presentation) Internalized Beliefs II: The Evolution of Senses of Self in Childhood...
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Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind
by David Quigley- 4.3
Approx. 13 hours to complete
Game Theory and Evolution Game Theory & Evolution Part 1 Game Theory & Evolution Part 2 Evolution & Cognitive Science Game Theoretic Evolution ***Optional: The Mind Expanding Ideas of Andy Clark Model the effects of multiple decision maker systems in various scenarios. Discuss the relationships in genetic evolution models and developmental models of judgement and decision making....
Imagining Other Earths
by David Spergel- 4.7
Approx. 26 hours to complete
All the features of this course are available for free. Energy Conservation and the Temperature of Planets Bulk Properties of Materials Small Bodies of the Solar System Transits of Venus Properties of Stars Biochemistry of Life Origin of Life Evolution of Life Inevitability of Evolution Tree of Life Fate of Humanity...
Emergence of Life
by Bruce W. Fouke, Ph.D.- 4.2
Approx. 45 hours to complete
This synthesis emphasizes the universality of the emergence of life as a prelude for the search for extraterrestrial life. Emergence of Life Trailer Evolution of the Tree of Life Week 4 - Paleozoic Life After the Advent of Skeletons Invertebrates: Successes of Life Without a Backbone Evolution of Flight: Life Invades the Sky...