Posted: Apr 12, 2010 4:53 pm
UPDATE: additional resource, provided by THWOTH:
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DNA to Darwin
An informative, detailed, not to mention good-looking web resource from the University of Reading, UK, which explains and explores the theory of evolution through the analysis of DNA protein sequence data and by virtual experimentation.
http://www.dnadarwin.org
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UPDATE : Additional resource courtesy of CJ:
Yale University Courses : Evolution, Ecology And Behaviour (36 Video Clips)
Yale University Videotaped Lectures On Evolutionary Biology - this course is entitled "Evolution, Ecology And behaviour", and is presented by Stephen C. Stearns. The 36 video clips in sequence are titled as follows:
[1] The Nature Of Evolution: Selection, Inheritance And History
[2] Basic Transmission Genetics
[3] Adaptive Evolution : Natural Selection
[4] Neutral Evolution : Genetic Drift
[5] How Selection Changes The Genetic Composition of Population
[6] The Origin And Maintenance Of Genetic Variation
[7] The Importance Of Development In Evolution
[8] The Expression Of Variation : Reaction Norms
[9] The Evolution Of Sex
[10] Genomic Conflict
[11] Life History Evolution
[12] Sex Allocation
[13] Sexual Selection
[14] Species And Speciation
[15] Phylogeny And Systematics
[16] Comparative Methods : Trees, Maps And Traits
[17] Key Events In Evolution
[18] Major Events In The Geological Theatre
[19] The Fossil Record And Life's History
[20] Coevolution
[21] Evolutionary Medicine
[22] The Impact Of Evolutionary Thought
[23] The Logic Of Science
[24] Climate And The Distribution Of Life On Earth
[25] Interactions With The Physical Environment
[26] Population Growth : Density Effects
[27] Interspecific Competition
[28] Ecological Communities
[29] Island Biogeography And Invasive Species
[30] Energy And Matter In Ecosystems
[31] Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity
[32] Economic Decisions For The Foraging Individual
[33] Evoiutionary Game Theory : Fighting And Contests
[34] Mating Systems And Parental Care
[35] Alternative Breeding Strategies
[36] Selfishness And Altruism
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DNA to Darwin
An informative, detailed, not to mention good-looking web resource from the University of Reading, UK, which explains and explores the theory of evolution through the analysis of DNA protein sequence data and by virtual experimentation.
- "DNA to Darwin allows 16–19 year-old school students to explore the molecular evidence for evolution through practical bioinformatics activities that use data analysis tools and molecular data.
The activities on this Web site are centred around an engaging story from recent research in molecular genetics encompassing microbiology, plant and animal biology and human evolution."
http://www.dnadarwin.org
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UPDATE : Additional resource courtesy of CJ:
Yale University Courses : Evolution, Ecology And Behaviour (36 Video Clips)
Yale University Videotaped Lectures On Evolutionary Biology - this course is entitled "Evolution, Ecology And behaviour", and is presented by Stephen C. Stearns. The 36 video clips in sequence are titled as follows:
[1] The Nature Of Evolution: Selection, Inheritance And History
[2] Basic Transmission Genetics
[3] Adaptive Evolution : Natural Selection
[4] Neutral Evolution : Genetic Drift
[5] How Selection Changes The Genetic Composition of Population
[6] The Origin And Maintenance Of Genetic Variation
[7] The Importance Of Development In Evolution
[8] The Expression Of Variation : Reaction Norms
[9] The Evolution Of Sex
[10] Genomic Conflict
[11] Life History Evolution
[12] Sex Allocation
[13] Sexual Selection
[14] Species And Speciation
[15] Phylogeny And Systematics
[16] Comparative Methods : Trees, Maps And Traits
[17] Key Events In Evolution
[18] Major Events In The Geological Theatre
[19] The Fossil Record And Life's History
[20] Coevolution
[21] Evolutionary Medicine
[22] The Impact Of Evolutionary Thought
[23] The Logic Of Science
[24] Climate And The Distribution Of Life On Earth
[25] Interactions With The Physical Environment
[26] Population Growth : Density Effects
[27] Interspecific Competition
[28] Ecological Communities
[29] Island Biogeography And Invasive Species
[30] Energy And Matter In Ecosystems
[31] Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity
[32] Economic Decisions For The Foraging Individual
[33] Evoiutionary Game Theory : Fighting And Contests
[34] Mating Systems And Parental Care
[35] Alternative Breeding Strategies
[36] Selfishness And Altruism