Ecology & Evolution
Investigate the interactions between organisms and their environment, and the processes that drive biodiversity. Study natural selection, adaptation, ecosystems, and population dynamics.
55 courses
Understand how ecosystems function, analyze real-world conservation challenges using systems thinking, and discover modern strategies for restoring biodiversity.
Explore the origins of vertebrates and the evolutionary transitions from jawless fish to the first land-dwelling tetrapods.
Gain a foundational understanding of the core principles that shape the natural world and the rich diversity of life on Earth.
Explore the interconnectedness of living organisms, understand human impacts on natural habitats, and learn foundational ecological concepts designed for beginners.
Learn how evolutionary forces shape biodiversity and influence modern medicine, agriculture, and human culture through accessible, text-based lessons.
Learn how to connect scientific discoveries about our evolving universe with philosophy and ethics to inspire meaningful environmental action in your community.
Explore the scientific history of Earth's greatest extinction events, analyze the current biodiversity crisis, and discover how modern biotechnology impacts conservation.
Explore the core principles of ecology, global change, and the critical scientific breakthroughs led by women researchers to understand our planet's environmental challenges.
Discover how life adapts and diversifies by mastering the core principles of natural selection, genetics, and evolutionary history.
Discover the incredible variety of life on Earth, from microorganisms to complex ecosystems, and understand how evolutionary processes and modern conservation shape our world.
Explore the fascinating world of prehistoric life and learn how paleontologists reconstruct the evolutionary history, behaviors, and extinction of dinosaurs.
Learn the science of primate ecology, explore global extinction threats, and discover modern community-led strategies to protect our closest living relatives.
Gain a foundational understanding of how life evolves and interacts, covering everything from natural selection to modern conservation strategies.
Learn how to apply network science to study species interactions, calculate key ecological metrics, and understand ecosystem stability through structured written guides.
Discover how individual interactions drive emergent patterns in biological, social, and technological systems through a foundational look at complexity science.
Trace the history of biodiversity from the earliest life forms through the five major mass extinctions to understand how modern life evolved.
Discover how to detect species and assess ecosystem health using non-invasive eDNA sampling and modern biomonitoring techniques.
Explore the fascinating world of sharks, from their sophisticated sensory systems and evolutionary history to their critical role in modern marine ecosystems.
Discover how human societies, cultures, and organizational systems interact with the natural world, and learn to analyze environmental impacts through a cultural lens.
Explore how human thought shapes our relationship with the natural world and master foundational ecological concepts to address modern environmental challenges.
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